Popular Baby Names 1919

Classic names that peaked in 1919 — now making a comeback.

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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
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
Dortha
Girl
American
Gift of God
#502
Wilmah
Girl
English-speaking countries
Resolved protector
#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
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
Melzie
Girl
English-speaking countries
steadfast or strong
#505
Misayo
Girl
Japan
beautiful generation
#505
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
Arneita
Girl
American
Eagle, strong as an eagle
#513
Orvil
Boy
American
Gold town
#513
Thema
Girl
Greece
theme or subject matter
#514
Evagene
Girl
Greece
Well-born, noble.
#515
Ottomar
Boy
Germanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#515
Jaroslav
Boy
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516
Justilia
Girl
Latin
just, fair
#516
Sabe
Boy
Japan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
#516
Dyle
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
Mervin
Boy
United Kingdom
sea hill
#518
Arimentha
Girl
Greece
swift
#519
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
Madalon
Girl
American
noble one
#521
Euclide
Boy
Greece
glorious and good
#522
Bernelle
Girl
France
bear
#524
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
Tefta
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Rula
Girl
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#527
Ilva
Girl
Sweden
defender
#529
Snoda
Girl
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529
Lavaune
Girl
France
From the valley
#530
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
Jenola
Girl
American
God is gracious
#532
Mulford
Boy
United Kingdom
from the mill ford
#532
Shizuye
Girl
Japan
quiet, gentle
#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
Hargie
Boy
American
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
Boy
Germanic
Courageous people
#536
Eury
Boy
Greece
Well born; noble
#537
Hyle
Boy
English
from the meadow
#537
Kikue
Girl
Japan
A chrysanthemum
#537
Sid
Boy
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#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
Mavel
Girl
American
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#540
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
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
Iletta
Girl
American
Small island
#544
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
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
Fidella
Girl
Latin
faithful
#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
Virginia
Girl
American
virgin, pure
#560
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
Conelia
Girl
Italy
horn
#566
Metro
Boy
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#566
Tessie
Girl
[English]
Diminutive of THERESA.
#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
Doroty
Girl
Poland
gift of God
#571
Irvine
Boy
Scotland
Green water
#571
Lodia
Girl
Italy
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
#571
Margeurite
Girl
French-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
#571
Correan
Girl
American
Derived from 'Cora', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter of a hero'.
#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
Autrey
Boy
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#577
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
Czeslaw
Boy
Poland
Famous glory
#582
Alvada
Girl
American
Noble friend
#583
Elroy
Boy
American
The king
#583
Milliard
Boy
France
A form of the name 'Miller'
#584
Romus
Boy
Latin
man of Rome
#584
Maeoma
Girl
Native American
a name for the moon
#586
Woodward
Boy
England
Guardian of the woods
#586
Dempsy
Boy
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Essfa
Girl
Algeria
خفة
#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
Thlema
Girl
African
It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.
#596
Zular
Girl
Pakistan
The one who is enlightened
#596
Zenola
Girl
Latin America
serene or peaceful
#597
Gayola
Girl
Latin
happy, cheerful
#599
Lodena
Girl
USA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
#599
Loycie
Girl
English
Light; Delicate, soft
#600
Michaelina
Girl
Italy
Who is like God?
#600
Melfred
Boy
American
Mighty peace
#600
Fredie
Boy
English
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601
Yewell
Boy
USA
Strength, brave heart
#601
Georgietta
Girl
Italy
farmer
#604
Luciell
Girl
American
light
#605
Parmer
Boy
India
to harvest or plow
#607
Iney
Girl
USA
Light
#608
Ruebin
Boy
Hebrew
behold, a son
#609
Satsuko
Girl
Japan
Child of the season
#609
Ubald
Boy
France
Bold or brave
#609
Junietta
Girl
American
youthful, young
#610
Winogene
Girl
American
charming or graceful.
#610
Elra
Boy
Hebrew
God is my light
#611
Waneda
Girl
American
Graceful one
#611
Euree
Girl
American
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
#612
Petronia
Girl
Italy
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
#613
Wilberta
Girl
English
resolute protector
#614
Atherine
Girl
American
pure
#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
Elze
Boy
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#621
Orlie
Boy
American
Light
#622
Leverne
Unisex
English-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624
Almeater
Girl
American
Elder or wise
#625
Beanna
Girl
Ireland
blessed, holy
#626
thirston
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Darnley
Boy
Scotland
from the thorny hill
#627
Iceola
Girl
American
ice; serene
#629
Hesta
Girl
Greece
Star; Favorable
#630
Chlorine
Girl
International
Greenish-yellow color
#634
Arol
Boy
English
exalted
#635