Popular Baby Names 1918
Classic names that peaked in 1918 — now making a comeback.
200 names1241 girl1028 boy
These 1918 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Josephine
GirlFrance
God Will Add
#64 ↑
Vivian
GirlFrance
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.
#87 →
Victor
BoyLatin
Victorious, conqueror.
#217 ↓
Miriam
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
bitterness
#248 ↑
Lucille
GirlFrance
light
#283 →
Wade
BoyEnglish
To go or walk
#341 →
Raymond
BoyFrance
counselor-protector
#360 ↓
Frances
GirlLatin
Frenchman
#405 ↑
Jake
BoyAmerican
Supplanter
#408 ↓
Clark
BoyUnited Kingdom
cleric, scribe
#437 ↓
Dorothy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Gift of God
#462 ↑
Augustus
BoyLatin
Great, venerable
#486 →
Hartie
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
#501 →
Berneice
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
victory bringer
#502 →
garman
BoyHebrew
Guardian
#503 →
Verdo
BoyItaly
green
#503 →
Ethridge
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
From the river Ethra
#504 →
Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504 →
Voight
BoyGermanic
guardian, keeper
#504 →
Archa
BoyIndia
ancient, original
#505 →
Hermit
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
#505 →
Junice
GirlAmerican
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#505 →
Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
#505 →
Erris
BoyIreland
From the ridge.
#506 →
Valesta
GirlAmerican
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#506 →
Earther
GirlEnglish
of the Earth
#507 →
Wynnell
GirlAmerican
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
#507 →
Elizabethe
GirlEngland
God is my oath
#509 →
Castoria
GirlGreece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512 →
Lycurgus
BoyGreece
wolf worker
#514 →
Thema
GirlGreece
theme or subject matter
#514 →
Evagene
GirlGreece
Well-born, noble.
#515 →
Ottomar
BoyGermanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#515 →
Rosella
GirlItaly
little rose
#515 →
Jaroslav
BoyCzech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516 →
Coye
BoyAmerican
variant of the Irish name Coy
#517 →
Arnim
BoyGermanic
eagle power
#518 →
Mervin
BoyUnited Kingdom
sea hill
#518 →
Nervia
GirlItaly
The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.
#519 →
Olivet
GirlFrance
Derived from the olive tree
#519 →
Lucell
GirlAmerican
light
#521 →
Euclide
BoyGreece
glorious and good
#522 →
Corneil
BoyNetherlands
horn; the horned one
#524 →
Euzelia
GirlGreece
well-born, noble
#524 →
Shigeru
BoyJapan
Meaning can vary but commonly translates as 'to excel' or 'to grow thick.'
#525 →
Merlen
BoyAmerican
Sea fortress
#526 →
Rula
GirlArabic
Gazing at the stars
#527 →
Snoda
GirlAmerican
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529 →
Liola
GirlItaly
goddess of light
#531 →
Vacie
GirlAmerican
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#531 →
Cordula
GirlGermanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#532 →
Mulford
BoyUnited Kingdom
from the mill ford
#532 →
Coker
BoyAmerican
A maker of cakes or pastries
#534 →
Tokuichi
BoyJapanese-speaking countries
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#534 →
Argentine
GirlArgentina
silvery
#535 →
Isbell
GirlEngland
God is my oath
#536 →
Laverna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.
#536 →
Theobald
BoyGermanic
Courageous people
#536 →
Hyle
BoyEnglish
from the meadow
#537 →
Kikue
GirlJapan
A chrysanthemum
#537 →
Tasker
BoyEngland
One who is engaged in tasks; comes from the Old English word for 'to accomplish'.
#537 →
Marguret
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Pearl
#538 →
Wataru
BoyJapan
To be active, to be able
#538 →
Tokuo
BoyJapan
another world, man
#540 →
Haruko
GirlJapan
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.
#541 →
Hisaye
GirlJapan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
#541 →
Oscor
BoySpanish-speaking countries
bear, one who bears
#541 →
Salvadora
GirlSpain
Savior
#541 →
Agnese
GirlItaly
Pure, holy
#542 →
Eichi
BoyJapan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#542 →
Francelina
GirlFrance
Little Frenchwoman; French descent
#542 →
Theone
GirlGreece
Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.
#545 →
Aldona
GirlLithuania
Lithuanian
#546 →
Windfield
BoyAmerican
Field of wind
#546 →
Olus
BoyNigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#547 →
Sachiye
GirlJapan
a child of happiness
#547 →
Tillis
BoyAmerican
The meaning is associated with 'safe' or 'peaceful'.
#547 →
Argonne
BoyUSA
Region in northeastern France
#548 →
Pervie
BoyUSA
Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'
#548 →
Loneta
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'
#549 →
Geza
BoyHungary
A farmer or countryman
#550 →
Clois
UnisexAmerican
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551 →
McAdoo
BoyAmerican
son of Aodh
#551 →
Wannie
UnisexAmerican
Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.
#551 →
Glenwood
BoyAmerican
Valley of the glen
#552 →
Bergetta
GirlSwedish
Bright or shining
#553 →
Misao
GirlJapan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
#553 →
Tevis
BoyAmerican
Eloquent; Fire
#553 →
Elese
GirlAmerican
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#554 →
Flarrie
GirlAmerican
famous, bright
#554 →
Willabell
GirlAmerican
A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.
#554 →
Arnice
GirlAmerican
Noble
#555 →
Orleen
GirlAmerican
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
#558 →
Orum
BoyAfrican
Joy; Celebration
#558 →
Zigmunt
BoyPoland
protection through victory; to conquer, protector
#558 →
Ozro
BoyIsrael
Strength, power
#559 →
Sigle
BoyGermanic
victory
#559 →
Gerarda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Strong spear
#562 →
Pershing
BoyEnglish
Derived from a surname associated with General John J. Pershing, famed for his leadership in World War I.
#563 →
Roudolph
BoyGermanic
Rudolf
#563 →
Severio
BoyItaly
Severus - 'stern' or 'serious'
#565 →
Metro
BoyAmerican
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#566 →
Tessie
Girl[English]
Diminutive of THERESA.
#566 →
Vencil
BoyAmerican
Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering
#566 →
French
BoyUSA
From France
#567 →
Loal
BoyAmerican
gift from God
#567 →
Runar
BoyIceland
Secret or secret warrior
#567 →
Alvana
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569 →
Cova
GirlSpain
cave; cove
#569 →
Gladus
GirlLatin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
#569 →
Verble
UnisexEnglish
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#569 →
Doroty
GirlPoland
gift of God
#571 →
Irvine
BoyScotland
Green water
#571 →
Margeurite
GirlFrench-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
#571 →
Mendal
BoyAmerican
a form of the name Mendel, which derives from the Hebrew 'Menashe', meaning 'to forget'
#572 →
Anatol
BoyRussia
from the East
#573 →
Eustis
BoyGreece
well-pleased, satisfaction
#573 →
Voy
BoyFrench
to go
#573 →
Atherton
BoyEngland
town by the ash tree
#575 →
Genivieve
GirlFrench-speaking regions
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#575 →
Vaden
BoyAmerican
Old English
#576 →
Ivo
BoySlavic countries
Yew tree
#577 →
Shizuo
BoyJapan
meaning 'quiet man'
#577 →
Birty
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578 →
Malvine
GirlGermanic
deriving from 'Malvinus', meaning 'sailor'; similar connotation with elegance and grace
#578 →
Kazmiera
GirlPoland
A peaceful ruler
#580 →
Czeslaw
BoyPoland
Famous glory
#582 →
Alvada
GirlAmerican
Noble friend
#583 →
Elroy
BoyAmerican
The king
#583 →
Coston
BoyEngland
Derived from a surname meaning "from the coast".
#584 →
Milliard
BoyFrance
A form of the name 'Miller'
#584 →
Romus
BoyLatin
man of Rome
#584 →
Raffie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#586 →
Woodward
BoyEngland
Guardian of the woods
#586 →
Dempsy
BoyIreland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588 →
Iolia
GirlGreece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#588 →
Sybil
Girl[English]
Variant of SIBYL. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages.
#588 →
Granvil
BoyAmerican
gravel
#589 →
Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
#589 →
Aleene
GirlAmerican
bright, shining light
#591 →
Hayse
BoyAmerican
from the hedged area
#592 →
jhue
BoyEnglish
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
#592 →
Arzelia
GirlAmerican
God is my strength
#594 →
Leuvenia
GirlBenelux countries
Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.
#594 →
Hermania
GirlLatin
Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.
#595 →
Ogreta
GirlCroatia
a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'
#595 →
Plumer
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#595 →
Cleal
BoyEngland
Derived from a surname meaning 'cliff dweller' or 'hill dweller'.
#596 →
Pensacola
GirlUSA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#596 →
Sigfred
BoyNorway
victory through peace
#597 →
Zenola
GirlLatin America
serene or peaceful
#597 →
Arleaner
GirlAmerican
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#598 →
Gayola
GirlLatin
happy, cheerful
#599 →
Fredie
BoyEnglish
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601 →
Yewell
BoyUSA
Strength, brave heart
#601 →
Wensel
BoyCzech Republic
derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.
#602 →
Georgietta
GirlItaly
farmer
#604 →
Minyon
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#604 →
Luciell
GirlAmerican
light
#605 →
Parmer
BoyIndia
to harvest or plow
#607 →
Iney
GirlUSA
Light
#608 →
Giselda
GirlItaly
pledge, hostage; pledge
#609 →
Ruebin
BoyHebrew
behold, a son
#609 →
Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
#609 →
Sirkka
GirlFinland
The strong-willed or victorious
#609 →
Ubald
BoyFrance
Bold or brave
#609 →
Winogene
GirlAmerican
charming or graceful.
#610 →
Elra
BoyHebrew
God is my light
#611 →
Lile
UnisexFrance
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#611 →
Waneda
GirlAmerican
Graceful one
#611 →
Petronia
GirlItaly
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
#613 →
Wilberta
GirlEnglish
resolute protector
#614 →
Atherine
GirlAmerican
pure
#615 →
Brucie
GirlAmerican
Brown-haired
#615 →
Olwyn
GirlWales
White hoof
#615 →
Arvol
BoyNative American
Native American
#616 →
Larce
BoyAmerican
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#617 →
Luverne
UnisexAmerican
To love
#619 →
Vertle
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a variation of 'Virgil,' meaning 'flourishing' or 'to thrive'.
#619 →
Worthington
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#619 →
Orlie
BoyAmerican
Light
#622 →
Wassil
BoyRussia
Slavic
#622 →
Leverne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624 →
Almeater
GirlAmerican
Elder or wise
#625 →
Darnley
BoyScotland
from the thorny hill
#627 →
Marguriette
GirlFrance
Pearl
#629 →
Hesta
GirlGreece
Star; Favorable
#630 →
Chlorine
GirlInternational
Greenish-yellow color
#634 →
Arol
BoyEnglish
exalted
#635 →
Elman
BoyTurkey
One who is strong and powerful
#635 →
lolabelle
GirlFrench
Beautiful Flower
#636 →
Luceille
GirlFrance
Light
#636 →
Hurtha
GirlMiddle East
the one who elevates or uplifts
#637 →
Lueella
GirlAmerican
light
#639 →
Vinna
GirlAmerican
Winning, joyful
#639 →
Iline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640 →
Urbane
BoyEnglish-speaking Countries
Sophisticated, cultivated, refined
#641 →
Clemet
BoyFrench
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#642 →
Kimiye
GirlJapan
A precious or beautiful tree
#643 →
Sayoko
GirlJapan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
#643 →