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.

counselor-protector

Great, venerable

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.

Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'

Wealthy or prosperous ruler

fame; glory; to grow

variant of the Irish name Coy

glorious and good

horn; the horned one

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

from the mill ford

A maker of cakes or pastries

Courageous people

from the meadow

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

To be active, to be able

another world, man

Meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Spanish-speaking countries

bear, one who bears

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

Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'

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.

Joy; Celebration

protection through victory; to conquer, protector

Strength, power

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'

Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering

Secret or secret warrior

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

descendant of the ancestors

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

well-pleased, satisfaction

Slavic countries

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

[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'

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'.

victory through peace

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

Strength, brave heart

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

to harvest or plow

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

English-speaking countries

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

from the thorny hill

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

English-speaking Countries

Sophisticated, cultivated, refined

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

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

Meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

my father is joyful

From the fringe farm.

Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.

the place of light

From Laurentum; Laurel

A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'

from the northern clearing

English-speaking countries

From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Of Mars; warrior

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

peaceful glory; glorious, peaceful

Noble and famous

A beloved name with deep roots

Courageous traveler

from the place of the leaping water

From the crooked farm

God is gracious

divine protector

ernest, serious

a form of the name 'Clébert,' derived from 'Clémence' meaning 'merciful'

From the middle town.

German diminutive of URSULA.

Possible derivation from 'ever' implying eternal or everlasting.

A diminutive form of 'Festival' or 'Fester'

a modern variation of 'Fauch', which means 'hawk'

descendant of the noble family lineage, typically 'of the son of the marsh'

From the valley of the glen

Willow settlement

song; song; free man

excellence, to exceed or become victorious

to be fruitful, or to double

A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'

Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown". Saint Bruno of Cologne was a German monk of the 11th century who founded the Carthusian Order.

Scandinavian countries

Drake (a male duck) or warrior

Noble, graceful

Not specifically associated wi

Derived from 'Monnière' meaning 'of the manor' or 'from the estate'.

English-speaking countries

A blend of language or a play on words.

a place name referring to 'burn' or 'stream'

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive form of Warner, meaning 'defender'.

Grey or gray-haired.

English-speaking countries

Faithful, devoted, and true; someone who shows steadfast allegiance.

son of the spear; a variant of Godwin, meaning 'friend of God'

A surname meaning 'the son of Hick', derived from a diminutive of the name Richard.

The man who accomplishes (the goal)

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

English-speaking countries

From the place of the kilns.

Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road

sea or sea valley

Derived from 'Bartolomeo', meaning 'son of the farmer'.

English-speaking countries

Variant of the name 'Oral,' meaning 'of the mouth' or 'articulate'

Italian form of the Late Latin Nazarenus, which meant "from Nazareth, Nazarene". Nazareth was the town in Galilee where Jesus lived.

derived from the word meaning thin, flat pieces or to chip.

A flowering plant of the genus Galium

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

defender of mankind

Variant of HELMUT.