Popular Baby Names 1916

Classic names that peaked in 1916 — now making a comeback.

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These 1916 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.

Victorious, conqueror.

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

Great, venerable

Bright one; Glorious

English-speaking countries

victory bringer

Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary

English-speaking countries

From the river Ethra

guardian, keeper

ancient, original

From the ridge.

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

Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'

English-speaking countries

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

theme or subject matter

Wealthy or prosperous ruler

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

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

variant of the Irish name Coy

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

glorious and good

horn; the horned one

well-born, noble

Meaning can vary but commonly translates as 'to excel' or 'to grow thick.'

Gazing at the stars

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

savior, rescuer

To be exalted; Ruler of the home

from the mill ford

A maker of cakes or pastries

Courageous people

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

gifted or bestowed by the gods.

English-speaking countries

Meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Spanish-speaking countries

bear, one who bears

Little Frenchwoman; French descent

The meaning is associated with 'safe' or 'peaceful'.

A farmer or countryman

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

From a surname which was a variant of GRANVILLE.

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

Bright or shining

Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.

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

Joy; Celebration

protection through victory; to conquer, protector

Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous

Strength, power

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from a surname associated with General John J. Pershing, famed for his leadership in World War I.

English-speaking countries

Severus - 'stern' or 'serious'

Diminutive of THERESA.

Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering

Secret or secret warrior

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

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

descendant of the ancestors

Feminine form of GAETANO.

a form of the name Mendel, which derives from the Hebrew 'Menashe', meaning 'to forget'

well-pleased, satisfaction

French-speaking regions

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

Slavic countries

true generation; elegant generation

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

bright, luminous

A peaceful ruler

Often associated with the term 'to release' or 'to let go'.

Derived from a surname meaning "from the coast".

A form of the name 'Miller'

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

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

Guardian of the woods

Scandinavian countries

bright, shining light

[Ancient Roman]

Roman cognomen, which is probably of Etruscan origin and unknown meaning. It is probably not related to Latin camillus "a youth employed in religious services".

who is like God

English-speaking countries

Derived from Augustus, meaning 'great or venerable'

God is my strength

Benelux countries

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

Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.

a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'

Derived from a surname meaning 'cliff dweller' or 'hill dweller'.

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

victory through peace

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

happy, cheerful

Strength, brave heart

derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

A beloved name with deep roots

From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'

to harvest or plow

pledge, hostage; pledge

Child of the season

The strong-willed or victorious

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

Meaning 'old friend'

Derived from the Old French name 'Buford', meaning 'ford by the river'.

French-speaking countries

Ewe; female sheep

son of the right hand

From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.

English-speaking countries

a variation of 'Virgil,' meaning 'flourishing' or 'to thrive'.

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'.

A variant of the name 'getter,' meaning someone who acquires or obtains.

Beautiful Flower

beautiful, graceful

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

Arabic-speaking regions

kind, benevolent, good-hearted

Winning, joyful

English-speaking Countries

Sophisticated, cultivated, refined

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

a surname derived from a place name meaning 'fortification on a hill'

A precious or beautiful tree

Meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.

From the fringe farm.

Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.

Derived from Howard, meaning 'high guardian' or 'watchman'.

French-speaking countries

woman from Magdala

the place of light

A beloved name with deep roots

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

sufficient, abundant, or rich in quantity.

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

Daughter of the Idol.

English-speaking countries

from Gorizia, a city in Italy