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Classic names that peaked in 1915 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1915

  • 1,912 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1915
  • 1,137 girl names and 994 boy names are associated with 1915
  • Names from 1915 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1913, 1914, 1916, 1917

Popular Girl Names 1915

118 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1915

#64
France↑ Rising
God Will Add
#141
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#165
French
French
#217
Latin
Victorious, conqueror.
#223
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#248
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitterness
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#408
American
Supplanter
#501
Netherlands
Bright one; Glorious
#506
American
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
English
Hazelnut
#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
Italy
little rose
#516
American
English
#516
American
A contemporary name possibly derived from the word 'sad', but often associated with creative naming.
#517
American
variant of the Irish name Coy
#517
American
A diminutive form of Orpheus, meaning 'the dark one'
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#524
Greece
well-born, noble
#526
Poland
God's gift.
#529
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529
Latin
Latin
#531
Italy
savior, rescuer
#535
Greek
pearl
#536
England
God is my oath
#537
Japan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
#537
American
Greek
#539
American
Eulalia
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#542
Latin
heavenly
#550
Germanic
spear maiden
#550
Hebrew
Hebrew
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#551
American
English
#552
Greece
a musical note
#553
Swedish
Bright or shining
#553
American
English
#554
American
famous, bright
#554
American
A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.
#558
Latin
victorious
#562
Spanish
Strong spear
#564
American
French
#566
American
English
#569
American
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#571
Italy
Italian
#575
French
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#578
Japan
Japanese
#578
Germanic
German
#580
Turkey
bright, luminous
#580
Poland
A peaceful ruler
#583
American
Noble friend
#584
African
A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'
#585
Greece
Pride
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#588
Scandinavian countries
elf strength
#590
American
Star, light
#591
American
bright, shining light
#591
English
who is like God
#594
Benelux countries
Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.
#595
Latin
Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.
#596
USA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#597
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#598
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#599
Latin
happy, cheerful
#600
American
Gift of God
#601
France
woman of the race
#603
Spanish
Spanish
#604
Italy
Greek
#604
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#608
American
étoile: 'star'
#608
American
spear strength
#609
Italy
Italian
#609
Finland
The strong-willed or victorious
#611
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#614
France
lilac
#614
American
English
#615
American
English
#615
Wales
White hoof
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#622
American
Latin
#623
American
Hebrew
#625
American
Elder or wise
#627
Japan
清世
#628
France
victorious
#629
France
Pearl
#630
Greece
Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.
#631
England
arrow maker
#631
Spain
Spanish
#632
English
Hebrew
#633
Spanish
Spanish
#636
American
Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty
#636
French
Beautiful Flower
#636
France
French
#636
Japan
beautiful, graceful
#637
American
Derived from 'Luther', meaning 'people's army'.
#639
Latin
kind, benevolent, good-hearted
#639
American
Winning, joyful
#642
English
derived from the informal name Desdemona, meaning 'ill-fated'
#643
Japan
A precious or beautiful tree
#651
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#653
American
a small gift or small token
#654
American
variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'
#658
English
Truth
#660
Italy
Italian
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#663
American
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'
#665
Russia
A beloved name with deep roots
#666
France
French
#666
Greece
Violet flower.

Popular Boy Names 1915

116 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1915

#64
France↑ Rising
God Will Add
#141
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#165
French
French
#217
Latin
Victorious, conqueror.
#223
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#248
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitterness
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#408
American
Supplanter
#503
Greece
Greek
#504
English
From the river Ethra
#504
Germanic
guardian, keeper
#506
Ireland
Irish
#509
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#510
English
noble
#513
English
a true and brave woman
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#514
Greece
wolf worker
#515
Italy
little rose
#516
American
English
#516
England
Old English
#517
American
variant of the Irish name Coy
#518
Germanic
eagle power
#519
Germanic
Old ruler
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#532
India
Hebrew
#536
Germanic
Courageous people
#539
United Kingdom
crooked stream
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
American
Meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#541
Spanish
bear, one who bears
#546
American
Field of wind
#547
American
English
#550
Hebrew
Hebrew
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#551
England
French
#551
American
English
#551
American
English
#553
American
English
#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
Poland
Polish
#559
United Kingdom
Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous
#559
Israel
Strength, power
#559
Germanic
victory
#563
Germanic
Rudolf
#563
English
From the West
#564
American
French
#565
Italy
Severus - 'stern' or 'serious'
#566
American
English
#566
American
Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering
#567
Iceland
Secret or secret warrior
#568
France
French
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#570
Italian
brotherly love
#571
Sweden
descendant of the ancestors
#572
American
a form of the name Mendel, which derives from the Hebrew 'Menashe', meaning 'to forget'
#573
Greece
well-pleased, satisfaction
#573
American
Victory
#581
Norway
relic
#582
American
Spanish
#584
England
Derived from a surname meaning "from the coast".
#584
France
A form of the name 'Miller'
#584
Germanic
From the sea
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#586
England
Guardian of the woods
#589
English
English
#591
Latin
Latin
#594
English
Derived from Augustus, meaning 'great or venerable'
#594
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#596
England
English
#596
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#597
Norway
victory through peace
#602
Czech Republic
derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.
#606
American
From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'
#609
Hebrew
behold, a son
#610
Czech Republic
Czech
#611
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#611
England
a type of fish
#612
England
Meaning 'old friend'
#612
Polish
One who is glorious in war.
#612
American
Derived from the Old French name 'Buford', meaning 'ford by the river'.
#613
French
noble strength
#613
Poland
Ewe; female sheep
#614
Israel
son of the right hand
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#617
American
From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.
#619
English
a variation of 'Virgil,' meaning 'flourishing' or 'to thrive'.
#622
Russia
Slavic
#623
England
river crossing
#624
Persian
brave, noble, warrior
#627
Japan
清世
#631
England
arrow maker
#632
English
Hebrew
#635
American
English
#637
Arabic
Wealthy, rich
#641
English
English
#643
United Kingdom
a surname derived from a place name meaning 'fortification on a hill'
#643
Finland
Meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#644
Japan
brave
#646
American
Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.
#646
Scandinavia
gift, offering
#649
American
the place of light
#649
English
Illuminated, light
#653
England
brave keeper
#653
American
a small gift or small token
#653
American
Stone, boulder
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#663
American
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'
#663
Netherlands
of the sea
#665
English
Little hero
#666
France
French
#666
Italy
Italian
#668
Poland
little eagle

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