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