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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 Girl Names 1912

137 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1912

#65
English
Red gemstone
#120
Latin
vincens
#124
Latin
rose flower
#165
French
French
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#486
American↑ Rising
English
#505
Turkey
Turkish
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
American
derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.
#512
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#513
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#513
English
a true and brave woman
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#515
English
gentle strength
#516
American
English
#516
American
shepherdess
#517
American
Resolute protector
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#521
English
Noble strength
#526
Poland
God's gift.
#529
Latin
Latin
#531
American
A form of the name Cloister
#534
English
Unique
#535
Greek
pearl
#538
Scandinavia
elf battle
#538
American
Native American (Omaha)
#539
American
Eulalia
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
Portuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#545
Spain
the almond
#546
American
gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#549
Spanish
the light, brightness
#549
USA
English
#550
Hebrew
Hebrew
#551
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
Greece
a musical note
#552
France
rose of the world
#552
Latvia
Little vine
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#558
Latin
victorious
#558
Israel
הֵיָה
#561
Germanic
German
#571
Unknown
unknown meaning
#572
American
Italian
#572
Greek
Peace
#576
American
English
#577
Scotland
Scottish
#577
English
English
#583
Greek
gift of God
#584
African
A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'
#585
Greece
Pride
#585
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#588
Scandinavian countries
elf strength
#588
Latin
she who brings happiness
#590
American
Star, light
#591
English
who is like God
#597
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#598
Greece
maiden, girl
#600
American
Gift of God
#601
France
woman of the race
#603
Spanish
Spanish
#608
American
étoile: 'star'
#608
American
spear strength
#608
Greek
Greek
#614
France
lilac
#614
American
English
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#619
English
English
#622
American
Latin
#626
Hebrew
watchful
#627
Japan
清世
#628
France
victorious
#629
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#630
Greece
Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.
#631
England
arrow maker
#631
Spain
Spanish
#632
USA
Earth, land
#632
English
Hebrew
#633
Spanish
Spanish
#636
American
Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty
#640
English
English
#642
American
Noble friend
#642
American
sorrows, pain
#646
American
Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.
#653
American
a small gift or small token
#654
American
variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'
#657
French
bright or illustrious
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#666
France
French
#666
Greece
Violet flower.
#668
Italy
Italian
#670
American
from the place of the willow tree
#673
American
English
#674
Germanic
German
#677
American
A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'
#678
English
A variation of Macbeth, which means 'son of life'
#678
American
Violet flower
#681
American
A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.
#683
American
Faith
#684
American
A variant of Aletha, meaning 'truth' or 'noble'
#686
American
charming
#686
English
Old English
#687
France
French
#687
Latin
Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.
#689
France
French
#689
American
A variant of Wilma, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelmina.
#693
Italy
Italian
#695
English
Noble or Honorable
#695
Turkish
Arabic
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#697
Norway
Old Norse
#700
Slavic countries
Slavic
#701
English
English
#704
Yiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#707
English
Latin
#707
American
A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.
#708
Latin
One who returns home
#708
American
soft and sweet like a peach
#710
France↑ Rising
star
#710
Spain
Spanish
#713
France
a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'
#713
American
A variant of Goldie, often associated with the color gold or golden.
#715
American
Bright fame
#716
Greek
glory or fame
#724
English
Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'
#732
American
English
#736
American
English
#737
France
French
#737
American
humble, moderate
#738
American
English
#739
Spanish
Dionysian, follower of Dionysus
#741
Scotland
Pearl
#743
Germanic
A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.