Popular Baby Names 1915

Classic names that peaked in 1915 — now making a comeback.

200 names1103 girl969 boy

These 1915 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 form of GENEVIÈVE.

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

Bright one; Glorious

{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

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

A contemporary name possibly derived from the word 'sad', but often associated with creative naming.

A diminutive form of Orpheus, meaning 'the dark one'

well-born, noble

A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.

savior, rescuer

A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.

gifted or bestowed by the gods.

English-speaking countries

derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior

Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.

Bright or shining

A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.

Spanish-speaking countries

Diminutive of THERESA.

A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.

derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'

Feminine form of GAETANO.

French-speaking regions

derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'

true generation; elegant generation

deriving from 'Malvinus', meaning 'sailor'; similar connotation with elegance and grace

bright, luminous

A peaceful ruler

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

A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.

Scandinavian countries

bright, shining light

who is like God

Benelux countries

Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.

Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.

A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'

happy, cheerful

woman of the race

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

A beloved name with deep roots

pledge, hostage; pledge

The strong-willed or victorious

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

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

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

Grace and compassion

pure world; chronicle world

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

Beautiful Flower

beautiful, graceful

Derived from 'Luther', meaning 'people's army'.

kind, benevolent, good-hearted

Winning, joyful

derived from the informal name Desdemona, meaning 'ill-fated'

A precious or beautiful tree

A beloved name with deep roots

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

English-speaking countries

from Gorizia, a city in Italy

A beloved name with deep roots

famous warrior; noble

Of Mars; warrior

Noble and famous

Form of ADÈLE.

Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child

a term of endearment.

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

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

English-speaking countries

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

Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.

serious, resolute; an extension of Ernest

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

French-speaking countries

a variant of 'Alvin', meaning noble friend

German diminutive of URSULA.

Possible derivation from 'ever' implying eternal or everlasting.

Infamous; notorious

Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.

Spanish-speaking countries

hermione, a variant of Geronimo meaning 'sacred name'

Noble or Honorable

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

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'love', meaning 'beloved'.

a form of the name 'Guerrina' which derives from 'guerriero' meaning warrior

One who returns home

A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'

Derived from the name Flora, meaning 'flower'

a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'

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

Source of the name is believed to be a variant of 'Olive'

Noble, graceful

Greek-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from the name 'Salome', meaning peace.

A variation of Tessa or Isabel

Gift of God; Derived from the name Dorothy.

a form of the name Antonia, meaning 'priceless'

Hebrew-speaking regions

gift or seasonal harvest.

English-speaking Countries

rich in war; prosperous in battle

A beloved name with deep roots

a name composed of characters meaning 'to be, endure' or 'to serve.'

Lioness; brave as a lion.

Spanish-speaking countries

A variation of the name 'Bernice', which means 'bringer of victory'.

communist; associated with a leftist ideology

From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "plum" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

A variation of Muriel, meaning 'sea bright' or 'of the sea'.; Derived from the Gaelic word 'muir', meaning 'sea'.

messenger of God; angel

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

English-speaking countries

joy, happiness, and fun

belonging to the Creole culture

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.

golden, precious

People's precious

Help or protection

French-speaking countries

Mill or gristmill

Slavic countries

a form of the name Yvette, meaning yew tree

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a combination of Beth and Athena

From the yew tree valley

Danish and Norwegian form of KATHERINE.

Follower of Christ; anointed one

a variant of the name Alverna, meaning 'elf' or 'magical being'

light or bright one

[Old Church Slavic

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

Hebrew-speaking countries

air, breeze, child

Born during Easter.

variant of Bernice, meaning 'bringer of victory'

to relinquish or give up

dream or vision

English-speaking Countries

Life, wished for

Spanish-speaking countries

rich, delicious

German, Romanian, Czech and Slovak form of AURELIUS.