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.

All Names Girl Names (1226)Boy Names (996)

Victorious, conqueror.

counselor-protector

Great, venerable

English-speaking countries

From the river Ethra

A beloved name with deep roots

ancient, original

English-speaking countries

From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'

Wealthy or prosperous ruler

fame; glory; to grow

to be wise or to be knowledgeable

Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'

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

Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.

Courageous people

Well born; noble

from the meadow

Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.

One who is engaged in tasks; comes from the Old English word for 'to accomplish'.

To be active, to be able

another world, man

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'

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'

Secret or secret warrior

well-pleased, satisfaction

town by the ash tree

English-speaking countries

Slavic countries

meaning 'quiet man'

A form of the name 'Miller'

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'.

A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.

Strength, brave heart

to harvest or plow

God is my light

Native American

Native American

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

English-speaking countries

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

A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.

English-speaking countries

From the alder tree or place of the alder.

A beloved name with deep roots

from the thorny hill

One who is strong and powerful

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'

English-speaking countries

From Laurentum; Laurel

A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'

from the northern clearing

From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

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.

The one who carries; One who carries a burden or a message

From the crooked farm

God is gracious

divine protector

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

From the middle town.

A diminutive form of 'Festival' or 'Fester'

a modern variation of 'Fauch', which means 'hawk'

English-speaking countries

Willow settlement

song; song; free man

To clarify; to be clear.

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'

Hebrew-speaking countries

God has answered; joy has arrived

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'

Scandinavian countries

Wealthy, fortunate

Grey or gray-haired.

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.

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.

derived from the word meaning thin, flat pieces or to chip.

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

English-speaking countries

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

one who makes gloves

interpreter, one who is educated

Derived from the surname, historically indicating a person who lived near a seal or a seal maker.

God is gracious

From the lake or pond

One who is from the willow tree

strength, valor

Noble, serene, or from the old town

English-speaking countries

Monell is believed to be a variation of the name 'Mona', which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic'.

Land by the sea or lake

belonging to the olive tree

the one who is free