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  1. Popular Boy Names 1912

Classic names that peaked in 1912 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1912

  • 1,201 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1912
  • 724 girl names and 664 boy names are associated with 1912
  • Names from 1912 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914

Popular Boy Names 1912

109 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1912

#29
Hebrew
Yosef
#120
Latin
vincens
#124
Latin
rose flower
#165
French
French
#213
United Kingdom
wealthy guardian
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#486
American↑ Rising
English
#503
Polish
Polish
#505
Turkey
Turkish
#505
American
Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.
#510
English
noble
#511
American
Born in Clay
#513
English
a true and brave woman
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#515
English
gentle strength
#516
American
English
#516
American
shepherdess
#519
Germanic
Old ruler
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#521
English
Noble strength
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#532
American
Fortified settlement
#532
India
Hebrew
#532
China
the butterfly
#539
United Kingdom
crooked stream
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#547
Netherlands
Dutch
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#550
Hebrew
Hebrew
#551
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#551
American
English
#553
France
Hebrew
#554
American
spear
#556
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
English
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#559
United Kingdom
Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous
#568
France
French
#570
Greece
Greek
#570
Italian
brotherly love
#573
Japan
elegant, graceful
#573
American
Victory
#577
Scotland
Scottish
#577
American
Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.
#581
Norway
relic
#583
Greek
gift of God
#584
Germanic
From the sea
#585
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#588
Latin
she who brings happiness
#589
English
English
#594
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#596
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#606
American
From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'
#611
England
a type of fish
#612
Polish
One who is glorious in war.
#614
Israel
son of the right hand
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#617
American
From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.
#619
English
golden man
#624
Persian
brave, noble, warrior
#627
Japan
清世
#629
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#631
England
arrow maker
#632
English
Hebrew
#633
France
Mouth
#637
Arabic
Wealthy, rich
#649
English
Illuminated, light
#653
American
a small gift or small token
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#666
France
French
#666
Italy
Italian
#669
Germanic
German
#670
American
from the place of the willow tree
#671
Ancient Greece
to bloom
#673
American
English
#674
Germanic
German
#677
Germanic
warrior
#681
Italy
Italian
#682
English
English
#683
American
Faith
#686
English
Old English
#687
Latin
Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.
#689
Italian
Quintus - The fifth
#691
English
Noble; kind
#693
Italy
Italian
#695
Turkish
Arabic
#695
Sweden
Swedish
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#697
American
derived from the surname Booker, meaning 'the book seller'
#697
Norway
Old Norse
#699
American
English
#699
England
hardy or brave
#704
Yiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#708
Latin
Latin
#708
United Kingdom
From the lonesome ford; a river crossing.
#710
France↑ Rising
star
#711
France
Latin
#725
Czech Republic
glorious; from the city of Wenceslas
#731
English
English
#732
American
from the town with the trust; town of the true
#736
American
English
#738
American
English
#743
American
derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'
#744
France
from the valley
#745
Germanic
Famous warrior.
#745
Italy↑ Rising
Conquering
#746
American
English