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.

All Names Girl Names (1241)Boy Names (1028)

Victorious, conqueror.

counselor-protector

Great, venerable

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.

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

Japanese-speaking countries

can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used

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

Spanish-speaking countries

bear, one who bears

Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.

wealth, riches, prosperity

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

Region in northeastern France

Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'

A farmer or countryman

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.

Valley of the glen

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.

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'

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

well-pleased, satisfaction

town by the ash tree

Slavic countries

meaning 'quiet man'

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

from the hedged area

the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.

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

Native American

Native American

derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'

English-speaking countries

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

English-speaking countries

From the alder tree or place of the alder.

from the thorny hill

One who is strong and powerful

English-speaking Countries

Sophisticated, cultivated, refined

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

Meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

my father is joyful

From the fringe farm.

Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'

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.

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

peaceful glory; glorious, peaceful

A beloved name with deep roots

from the place of the leaping water

Derived from the Germanic elements magan "mighty, strong" and rad "counsel". Saint Meinrad was a 9th-century hermit who founded the Benedictine abbey at Einsiedeln in Switzerland.

From the crooked farm

God is gracious

divine protector

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

From the middle town.

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'

Willow settlement

song; song; free man

excellence, to exceed or become victorious

From the Old English 'spald', meaning 'a person who spares no pains'.

to be fruitful, or to double

A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'

Scandinavian countries

Drake (a male duck) or warrior

Noble, graceful

Not specifically associated wi

Ukrainian and Esperanto form of PETER.

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 near water

Guardian of the wood

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

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)

English-speaking countries

From the place of the kilns.

Latin-speaking countries

Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road

sea or sea valley

A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.

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.

Derived from 'Harley', meaning hare meadow or a place of hares.

A flowering plant of the genus Galium

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

defender of mankind

can refer to 'fashion or style'

A name that can mean 'prosperous and virtuous'.

Army People or Warrior

A modern variant, likely inspired by names such as Elmo or Elno.

Hebrew-speaking countries