Popular Baby Names 1912

Classic names that peaked in 1912 — now making a comeback.

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These 1912 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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wealthy guardian

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

Devotee of Saint Columba

Polish; Hungarian

Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

flowering, blooming

A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.

Fortified settlement

To be exalted; Ruler of the home

Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.

Noble or high-minded

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

A variation of the name 'Newell', meaning 'new hall' or 'new place'.

Gift of God; Short form of Nathan

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname

Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'

Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous

elegant, graceful

Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.

English-speaking countries

derived from a surname meaning 'from the settlement by the sorrel plant'

means 'noble or famous'

Světlo - 'Light'

From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'

One who is glorious in war.

son of the right hand

From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.

Jewish heritage, English-speaking countries

Persian-speaking regions

brave, noble, warrior

Hebrew; English

Arabic-speaking regions

English-speaking countries

Illuminated, light

a small gift or small token

Red-haired or reddish

famous warrior; noble

Italian form of FIDEL.

Latinized form of ROCCO, used in occasionally German and Dutch.

from the place of the willow tree

From an English surname meaning "son of WILLIAM". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.

Italian form of REYNOLD. This is the Italian name of the hero Renaud, a character in several Renaissance epics.

[Ancient Germanic]

Old Germanic form of LINDA.

Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.

Quintus - The fifth

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of ERASMUS, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo.

Bosnian form of ANIS.

One who is of the Swedes, a form of the name Sven.

A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.

derived from the surname Booker, meaning 'the book seller'

Means 'brightness' or 'clarity'.

From the lonesome ford; a river crossing.

French form of IGNATIUS.

glorious; from the city of Wenceslas

From the man’s village.

from the town with the trust; town of the true

Variant of Clementine; merciful, gentle

communist; associated with a leftist ideology

derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'

from the valley

Famous warrior.

A surname derived from the Old French word 'mor', meaning 'swarthy' or 'dark.'

to be a protector

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A person who maintains a list or a person involved in listing.

from the Huron people

a maker of cloth

Famous ruler; mighty ruler.

successor, leader

from the town of Ulm

From the yew tree valley

a form of the name 'Harrison', meaning son of Harry

From the mountain ford

servant of St. Mover

Derived from 'Zikron', meaning 'remembrance'.

From the powerful spring

guardian, keeper

German, Romanian, Czech and Slovak form of AURELIUS.

Dweller by the wood.

Famous and brave.

land of the cliffs

Young; youthful; The sixth month (June)

from the wooded area

Native American

lover of horses

Servant of the church

Flavel is thought to mean 'from the community of Flavus'

Gérard - 'spear strength' or 'brave with a spear'

Variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'

Derived from a surname, which likely originated from a place name.

ancestor's wolf

to bear; to carry

A surname derived from an old French word meaning 'brown-haired' or 'brown.'

Strong ruler; power, mighty chief

English-speaking countries

Derived from the French word 'buisson' meaning 'bush.'

From the sheep field.

From a marshy land

Atom or particle.

Potentially derived from Old English elements meaning 'warrior' or 'herd' and 'valley'.

Noble and ready

glad, happy + glory

from the town of Balfour

English-speaking countries

A little bough or branch

From the Late Latin name Benedictus which meant "blessed". Saint Benedict was an Italian monk who founded the Benedictines in the 6th century. After his time the name was common among Christians, being used by 16 popes.

A beloved name with deep roots

From the Old High German name Amalric, meaning 'ruler of work'.

a form of the masculine name Virgil

A form of the name Wayman, which means 'from the land near the ford'

French-speaking countries

to lift or raise

A beloved name with deep roots

church by the wood

Much fruit, fruitful

English-speaking countries

to foster or nourish; a name indicating care or nurturing.

A surname of English origin, derived from 'Hick,' a diminutive of Richard.

Short form of various Old Norse names that contain the element folk meaning "people", and thus a cognate of FULK.

a type of knife or a dwarf character

Scottish Gaelic

To govern, to rule

Enclosure by a ford

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

English-speaking countries

Victory or conqueror

brave as a bear

Brave or strong warrior

Composition of 'wald' meaning 'rule' and 'heri' meaning 'army'

People's princess

one who lives by a brook or stream

from the land of the Saxons

A modern name possibly derived from the ancient Greek word 'byron' meaning 'cattle shed' or associated with the Greek po

A protector, one who defends

wealthy protector

from the Ozarks

Gaillard means 'lively' or 'bold'.

Derived from 'Vine', referring to the grapevine, often symbolizing abundance.

North vale or northern valley

The name Arvel means 'eagle' or 'to soar'.

Alteration of HYAM influenced by Yiddish man "man".

Means "archangel" in Italian.

derived from the name 'Mariano', which is a variant of 'Marianus', meaning 'of Marius'