Popular Baby Names 1919
Classic names that peaked in 1919 — now making a comeback.
200 names1226 girl996 boy
These 1919 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
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 →
Dortha
GirlAmerican
Gift of God
#502 →
Wilmah
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolved protector
#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 →
Archa
BoyIndia
ancient, original
#505 →
Hermit
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
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Junice
GirlAmerican
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#505 →
Melzie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
steadfast or strong
#505 →
Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
#505 →
Earther
GirlEnglish
of the Earth
#507 →
Wynnell
GirlAmerican
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
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Elizabethe
GirlEngland
God is my oath
#509 →
Castoria
GirlGreece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512 →
Arneita
GirlAmerican
Eagle, strong as an eagle
#513 →
Orvil
BoyAmerican
Gold town
#513 →
Thema
GirlGreece
theme or subject matter
#514 →
Evagene
GirlGreece
Well-born, noble.
#515 →
Ottomar
BoyGermanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#515 →
Jaroslav
BoyCzech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516 →
Justilia
GirlLatin
just, fair
#516 →
Sabe
BoyJapan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
#516 →
Dyle
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
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Mervin
BoyUnited Kingdom
sea hill
#518 →
Arimentha
GirlGreece
swift
#519 →
Nervia
GirlItaly
The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.
#519 →
Olivet
GirlFrance
Derived from the olive tree
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Lucell
GirlAmerican
light
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Madalon
GirlAmerican
noble one
#521 →
Euclide
BoyGreece
glorious and good
#522 →
Bernelle
GirlFrance
bear
#524 →
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.'
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Merlen
BoyAmerican
Sea fortress
#526 →
Tefta
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#526 →
Rula
GirlArabic
Gazing at the stars
#527 →
Ilva
GirlSweden
defender
#529 →
Snoda
GirlAmerican
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529 →
Lavaune
GirlFrance
From the valley
#530 →
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
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Cordula
GirlGermanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#532 →
Jenola
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#532 →
Mulford
BoyUnited Kingdom
from the mill ford
#532 →
Shizuye
GirlJapan
quiet, gentle
#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 →
Hargie
BoyAmerican
Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.
#536 →
Laverna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.
#536 →
Theobald
BoyGermanic
Courageous people
#536 →
Eury
BoyGreece
Well born; noble
#537 →
Hyle
BoyEnglish
from the meadow
#537 →
Kikue
GirlJapan
A chrysanthemum
#537 →
Sid
BoyAmerican
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#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 →
Mavel
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#540 →
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 →
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 →
Iletta
GirlAmerican
Small island
#544 →
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'.
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Argonne
BoyUSA
Region in northeastern France
#548 →
Pervie
BoyUSA
Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'
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Loneta
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'
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Geza
BoyHungary
A farmer or countryman
#550 →
Clois
UnisexAmerican
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551 →
McAdoo
BoyAmerican
son of Aodh
#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
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Elese
GirlAmerican
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
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Fidella
GirlLatin
faithful
#554 →
Willabell
GirlAmerican
A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.
#554 →
Arnice
GirlAmerican
Noble
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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 →
Virginia
GirlAmerican
virgin, pure
#560 ↓
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
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Severio
BoyItaly
Severus - 'stern' or 'serious'
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Conelia
GirlItaly
horn
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Metro
BoyAmerican
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
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Tessie
Girl[English]
Diminutive of THERESA.
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French
BoyUSA
From France
#567 →
Loal
BoyAmerican
gift from God
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Runar
BoyIceland
Secret or secret warrior
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Alvana
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569 →
Cova
GirlSpain
cave; cove
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Gladus
GirlLatin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
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Doroty
GirlPoland
gift of God
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Irvine
BoyScotland
Green water
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Lodia
GirlItaly
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
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Margeurite
GirlFrench-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
#571 →
Correan
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Cora', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter of a hero'.
#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 →
Autrey
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble strength
#577 →
Ivo
BoySlavic countries
Yew tree
#577 →
Shizuo
BoyJapan
meaning 'quiet man'
#577 →
Birty
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578 →
Czeslaw
BoyPoland
Famous glory
#582 →
Alvada
GirlAmerican
Noble friend
#583 →
Elroy
BoyAmerican
The king
#583 →
Milliard
BoyFrance
A form of the name 'Miller'
#584 →
Romus
BoyLatin
man of Rome
#584 →
Maeoma
GirlNative American
a name for the moon
#586 →
Woodward
BoyEngland
Guardian of the woods
#586 →
Dempsy
BoyIreland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588 →
Essfa
GirlAlgeria
خفة
#588 →
Iolia
GirlGreece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
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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 →
Thlema
GirlAfrican
It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.
#596 →
Zular
GirlPakistan
The one who is enlightened
#596 →
Zenola
GirlLatin America
serene or peaceful
#597 →
Gayola
GirlLatin
happy, cheerful
#599 →
Lodena
GirlUSA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
#599 →
Loycie
GirlEnglish
Light; Delicate, soft
#600 →
Michaelina
GirlItaly
Who is like God?
#600 →
Melfred
BoyAmerican
Mighty peace
#600 →
Fredie
BoyEnglish
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601 →
Yewell
BoyUSA
Strength, brave heart
#601 →
Georgietta
GirlItaly
farmer
#604 →
Luciell
GirlAmerican
light
#605 →
Parmer
BoyIndia
to harvest or plow
#607 →
Iney
GirlUSA
Light
#608 →
Ruebin
BoyHebrew
behold, a son
#609 →
Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
#609 →
Ubald
BoyFrance
Bold or brave
#609 →
Junietta
GirlAmerican
youthful, young
#610 →
Winogene
GirlAmerican
charming or graceful.
#610 →
Elra
BoyHebrew
God is my light
#611 →
Waneda
GirlAmerican
Graceful one
#611 →
Euree
GirlAmerican
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
#612 →
Petronia
GirlItaly
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
#613 →
Wilberta
GirlEnglish
resolute protector
#614 →
Atherine
GirlAmerican
pure
#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 →
Elze
BoyGermanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#621 →
Orlie
BoyAmerican
Light
#622 →
Leverne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624 →
Almeater
GirlAmerican
Elder or wise
#625 →
Beanna
GirlIreland
blessed, holy
#626 →
thirston
BoyUnited Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626 →
Darnley
BoyScotland
from the thorny hill
#627 →
Iceola
GirlAmerican
ice; serene
#629 →
Hesta
GirlGreece
Star; Favorable
#630 →
Chlorine
GirlInternational
Greenish-yellow color
#634 →
Arol
BoyEnglish
exalted
#635 →