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Classic names that peaked in 1916 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1916

  • 2,016 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1916
  • 1,190 girl names and 1,040 boy names are associated with 1916
  • Names from 1916 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1914, 1915, 1917, 1918

Popular Girl Names 1916

117 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1916

#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
#405
Latin↑ Rising
Frenchman
#408
American
Supplanter
#437
American
cleric, scribe
#486
Latin
Great, venerable
#501
Netherlands
Bright one; Glorious
#502
English
victory bringer
#506
American
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#507
English
of the Earth
#510
English
Hazelnut
#510
American
derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.
#512
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#513
English
a true and brave woman
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#514
Greece
theme or subject matter
#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'
#524
Greece
well-born, noble
#527
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#529
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529
Latin
Latin
#531
Italy
savior, rescuer
#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
#542
Latin
heavenly
#542
France
French
#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
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#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
#567
USA
From France
#569
American
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569
Spain
cave
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#571
Poland
gift of God
#571
Italy
Italian
#575
French
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#576
American
Old English
#577
Slavic countries
Yew tree
#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
#591
American
bright, shining light
#591
English
who is like God
#594
American
God is my strength
#594
Benelux countries
Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.
#595
Latin
Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.
#595
Croatia
a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'
#596
USA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#598
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#599
Latin
happy, cheerful
#603
Spanish
Spanish
#604
Italy
Greek
#604
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#608
American
spear strength
#608
USA
Light
#609
Italy
Italian
#609
Japan
Child of the season
#609
Finland
The strong-willed or victorious
#611
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#614
France
lilac
#615
American
English
#615
Wales
White hoof
#619
American
To love
#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'.
#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
#647
American
English
#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'
#656
USA
sufficient, abundant, or rich in quantity.
#656
English
gentle strength
#657
American
Daughter of the Idol.
#658
English
Truth
#660
Italy
Italian
#660
Latin
Latin
#663
American
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'