Popular Baby Names 1917

Classic names that peaked in 1917 — now making a comeback.

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These 1917 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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Victorious, conqueror.

Hebrew-speaking countries

counselor-protector

Great, venerable

Bright one; Glorious

Strong and brave

English-speaking countries

victory bringer

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

English-speaking countries

From the river Ethra

A beloved name with deep roots

guardian, keeper

ancient, original

English-speaking countries

From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'

From the ridge.

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

Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'

Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'

English-speaking countries

One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'

theme or subject matter

Well-born, noble.

Wealthy or prosperous ruler

fame; glory; to grow

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'

Derived from the olive tree

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'.

goddess of light

savior, rescuer

Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe

Heart, daughter of the heart

from the mill ford

A maker of cakes or pastries

[Roman Mythology]

Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.

Courageous people

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

from the meadow

One who is engaged in tasks; comes from the Old English word for 'to accomplish'.

gifted or bestowed by the gods.

English-speaking countries

To be active, to be able

another world, man

From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.

Meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Spanish-speaking countries

bear, one who bears

Little Frenchwoman; French descent

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

Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'

a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'

A farmer or countryman

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

Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.

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

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

light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land

Joy; Celebration

protection through victory; to conquer, protector

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'

Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'

Diminutive of THERESA.

Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering

Secret or secret warrior

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

Latin-speaking countries

Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.

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

a diminutive form of the name Beatrice

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

Guardian of the woods

A beloved name with deep roots

Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.

Variant of SIBYL. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages.

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".

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'

English-speaking countries

Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.

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

serene or peaceful

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

happy, cheerful

A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.

Strength, brave heart

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

A beloved name with deep roots

to harvest or plow

pledge, hostage; pledge

Child of the season

The strong-willed or victorious

charming or graceful.

God is my light

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

Feminine form of PETRONIUS.

English-speaking countries

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

Grace and compassion

from the thorny hill

Greenish-yellow color

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

Beautiful Flower

beautiful, graceful

the one who elevates or uplifts

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

kind, benevolent, good-hearted

Winning, joyful

English-speaking Countries

Sophisticated, cultivated, refined

A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.