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Classic names that peaked in 1917 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1917

  • 2,106 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1917
  • 1,295 girl names and 1,042 boy names are associated with 1917
  • Names from 1917 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1915, 1916, 1918, 1919

Popular Girl Names 1917

118 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1917

#64
France↑ Rising
God Will Add
#141
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#217
Latin
Victorious, conqueror.
#223
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#248
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitterness
#283
France
light
#405
Latin↑ Rising
Frenchman
#408
American
Supplanter
#437
American
cleric, scribe
#486
Latin
Great, venerable
#501
Netherlands
Bright one; Glorious
#501
American
Strong and brave
#502
English
victory bringer
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#506
American
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#507
English
of the Earth
#507
American
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
#509
England
God is my oath
#510
English
Hazelnut
#512
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#514
Greece
theme or subject matter
#515
Greece
Well-born, noble.
#515
Italy
little rose
#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'
#518
United Kingdom
sea hill
#519
France
Derived from the olive tree
#524
Greece
well-born, noble
#527
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#529
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#531
Italy
goddess of light
#531
Italy
savior, rescuer
#531
American
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#532
Germanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#536
England
God is my oath
#536
Latin
Latin
#537
Japan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
#537
American
Greek
#541
Japan
春子
#542
Italy
Pure, holy
#542
Latin
heavenly
#542
France
French
#549
American
Spanish
#550
Germanic
spear maiden
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
American
English
#553
Swedish
Bright or shining
#553
Japan
Japanese
#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.
#555
American
Noble
#558
American
Irish
#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
Latin
Latin
#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
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578
Japan
Japanese
#578
Germanic
German
#580
Turkey
bright, luminous
#580
Poland
A peaceful ruler
#583
American
Noble friend
#583
American
The king
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#588
Greece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#588
Greek
Greek
#591
American
bright, shining light
#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'
#595
English
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#596
USA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#597
Latin
Spanish
#598
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#599
Latin
happy, cheerful
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#604
Italy
Greek
#604
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
American
light
#608
USA
Light
#609
Italy
Italian
#609
Japan
Child of the season
#609
Finland
The strong-willed or victorious
#610
American
charming or graceful.
#611
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#611
American
Graceful one
#613
Italy
Latin
#615
American
pure
#615
American
English
#615
Wales
White hoof
#619
American
To love
#622
American
Light
#623
American
Hebrew
#625
American
Elder or wise
#629
France
Pearl
#634
International
Greek
#636
French
Beautiful Flower
#636
France
French
#636
Japan
beautiful, graceful
#637
Middle East
Arabic
#637
American
Derived from 'Luther', meaning 'people's army'.
#639
Latin
kind, benevolent, good-hearted
#639
American
light
#639
American
Winning, joyful
#642
English
derived from the informal name Desdemona, meaning 'ill-fated'

Popular Boy Names 1917

115 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1917

#64
France↑ Rising
God Will Add
#141
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#217
Latin
Victorious, conqueror.
#223
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#248
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitterness
#283
France
light
#360
France
counselor-protector
#405
Latin↑ Rising
Frenchman
#408
American
Supplanter
#437
American
cleric, scribe
#486
Latin
Great, venerable
#503
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Greece
Greek
#503
Italy
green
#504
English
From the river Ethra
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
Germanic
guardian, keeper
#505
India
ancient, original
#505
English
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
#506
Ireland
Irish
#509
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#514
Greece
wolf worker
#515
Germanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#515
Italy
little rose
#516
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516
England
Old English
#517
American
variant of the Irish name Coy
#518
Germanic
eagle power
#518
United Kingdom
sea hill
#519
France
Derived from the olive tree
#522
Greece
glorious and good
#524
Netherlands
horn
#525
Japan
Japanese
#526
American
English
#532
United Kingdom
from the mill ford
#534
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#536
Germanic
Courageous people
#537
English
from the meadow
#537
England
English
#538
Japan
Japanese
#540
Japan
another world, man
#541
American
Meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#541
Spanish
bear, one who bears
#546
American
Field of wind
#547
American
English
#548
USA
English
#550
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
England
French
#551
American
Irish
#551
American
English
#553
American
English
#558
African
Joy
#558
Poland
Polish
#559
Israel
Strength, power
#559
Germanic
victory
#563
English
English
#563
Germanic
Rudolf
#563
English
From the West
#564
American
French
#565
Italy
Severus - 'stern' or 'serious'
#566
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#566
American
English
#566
American
Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering
#567
USA
From France
#567
American
gift from God
#567
Iceland
Secret or secret warrior
#569
Spain
cave
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#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
French
to go
#576
American
Old English
#577
Slavic countries
Yew tree
#582
Poland
Famous glory
#582
American
Spanish
#583
American
The king
#584
England
Derived from a surname meaning "from the coast".
#584
France
A form of the name 'Miller'
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#586
England
Guardian of the woods
#588
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Greek
Greek
#589
American
gravel
#591
Latin
Latin
#594
English
Derived from Augustus, meaning 'great or venerable'
#595
English
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#596
England
English
#597
Norway
victory through peace
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601
USA
Strength, brave heart
#602
Czech Republic
derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.
#607
India
to harvest or plow
#609
Hebrew
behold, a son
#609
France
Bold or brave
#610
Czech Republic
Czech
#611
Hebrew
God is my light
#611
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#612
England
Meaning 'old friend'
#612
American
Derived from the Old French name 'Buford', meaning 'ford by the river'.
#613
French
noble strength
#613
Poland
Ewe; female sheep
#619
American
To love
#619
English
a variation of 'Virgil,' meaning 'flourishing' or 'to thrive'.
#619
United Kingdom
Old English
#622
American
Light
#622
Russia
Slavic
#623
England
river crossing
#627
Scotland
from the thorny hill
#635
English
exalted
#635
American
English
#641
English
English
#642
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#643
United Kingdom
a surname derived from a place name meaning 'fortification on a hill'

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