Popular Baby Names 1912

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

200 names683 girl621 boy

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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English-speaking countries

English form of GENEVIÈVE.

French form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.

Diminutive of ROSE.

From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

Resolute protector

English-speaking countries

A form of the name Cloister

Native American (Omaha)

derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior

A name meaning 'valley'.

Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man

gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle

Noble or high-minded

Spanish-speaking countries

the light, brightness

A diminutive form of the name Samantha, meaning 'listener.'

rose of the world

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

strength of the spear; spear strength

unknown meaning

A variation of the name Almira, meaning princess or noble.

Greek-speaking countries

A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name 'Vanda', meaning 'feminine' or 'desirable'.

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'

Scandinavian countries

she who brings happiness

who is like God

A beloved name with deep roots

woman of the race

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

brave man; strong

a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love

Possibly derived from the term for 'a hollow' or 'a place of water.'; Could relate to 'delta,' the landform associated with river mouths.

Derived from a combination of Lavare meaning 'to wash' and the suffix -nia indicating a place.; Often associated with elegance and refinement.

pure world; chronicle world

Happy, fortunate, lucky

Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.

derivative of 'Elena' or 'Leónora', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.; variation similar to 'Lenora' with the same meaning of light.

Hebrew; English

Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty

English-speaking countries

a diminutive form of May, often associated with the month of May or springtime

Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

bright or illustrious

famous warrior; noble

Bright or clear.

Form of ADÈLE.

A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'

A variation of Macbeth, which means 'son of life'

A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.

A variant of Aletha, meaning 'truth' or 'noble'

Variant of MADELINE.

Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.

serious, resolute; an extension of Ernest

A variant of Wilma, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelmina.

Noble or Honorable

Bosnian form of ANIS.

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

English-speaking countries

Slavic countries

Derived from 'love', meaning 'beloved'.

Yiddish-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

One who returns home

soft and sweet like a peach

From an Old French name which was derived from Latin stella, meaning "star". It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havi…

Famous and bright; shining

a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'

A variant of Goldie, often associated with the color gold or golden.

Greek-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'

Variant of Clementine; merciful, gentle

humble, moderate

communist; associated with a leftist ideology

Dionysian, follower of Dionysus

A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.

A variation of Vonda, which means 'a hope' or 'to seek' in Slavic.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

From the ancient name, potentially meaning 'liberty' or 'free'.

joy, happiness, and fun

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.

golden, precious

English-speaking countries

Star; Stella, meaning star.

work; industrious

An enduring name derived from 'Drusilla', which means 'strong' or 'fruitful'.

Derived from a surname; meaning unknown but suggests a noble lineage.

Little olive tree

From the yew tree valley

English-speaking countries

joyful, cheerful; a version of 'Marie' with variations in sound

[Old Church Slavic

Old Slavic form of MAGDALENE, as well as a Bulgarian variant form.

air, breeze, child

variant of Bernice, meaning 'bringer of victory'

dream or vision

English-speaking Countries

Life, wished for

Spanish-speaking countries

rich, delicious

German, Romanian, Czech and Slovak form of AURELIUS.

An elegant variation of Lorraine, associated with the region in France.

A diminutive or pet form of the name Pansy or similar names

a city in Lithuania

Middle Eastern countries

Gift; Present or Blessing

Light; torch; shining light

Helmeted protector

Native American

Swift, quick in movement or action

colorful, design

English-speaking countries

from the lore of the Rhine, referring to the legend of Lorelei

English-speaking countries

A combination of 'Ida' and the suffix '-lene', often symbolizing industriousness.

A beloved name with deep roots

variant of the name Leneva, often associated with light and grace

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

English-speaking countries

Hebrew-speaking countries

The evening or dusk.

A creative variation of Valerie, meaning 'strong, brave'.

An American variant of Arlene, meaning 'pledge'.

Victory of the people

springtime; youthful

Free; liberated.

Noble or exalted

Derived from the word 'love', symbolizing love and affection.

unharmed, tranquil

a form of the masculine name Virgil