Popular Baby Names 1920

Classic names that peaked in 1920 — now making a comeback.

200 names1208 girl956 boy
These 1920 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Wade
Boy
English
To go or walk
#341
Raymond
Boy
France
counselor-protector
#360
Clark
Boy
United Kingdom
cleric, scribe
#437
Augustus
Boy
Latin
Great, venerable
#486
garman
Boy
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Verdo
Boy
Italy
green
#503
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
Orvil
Boy
American
Gold town
#513
Ottomar
Boy
Germanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#515
Jaroslav
Boy
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#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
Euclide
Boy
Greece
glorious and good
#522
Corneil
Boy
Netherlands
horn; the horned one
#524
Shigeru
Boy
Japan
Meaning can vary but commonly translates as 'to excel' or 'to grow thick.'
#525
Merlen
Boy
American
Sea fortress
#526
Atward
Boy
England
Old English
#527
Atwell
Boy
England
Old English
#531
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
Hargie
Boy
American
Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.
#536
Eury
Boy
Greece
Well born; noble
#537
Hyle
Boy
English
from the meadow
#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
Wataru
Boy
Japan
To be active, to be able
#538
Tokuo
Boy
Japan
another world, man
#540
Eichi
Boy
Japan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#542
Olus
Boy
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#547
Argonne
Boy
USA
Region in northeastern France
#548
Pervie
Boy
USA
Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'
#548
Geza
Boy
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#550
McAdoo
Boy
American
son of Aodh
#551
Glenwood
Boy
American
Valley of the glen
#552
Orum
Boy
African
Joy; Celebration
#558
Pershing
Boy
English
Derived from a surname associated with General John J. Pershing, famed for his leadership in World War I.
#563
Metro
Boy
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#566
French
Boy
USA
From France
#567
Loal
Boy
American
gift from God
#567
Irvine
Boy
Scotland
Green water
#571
Anatol
Boy
Russia
from the East
#573
Voy
Boy
French
to go
#573
Atherton
Boy
England
town by the ash tree
#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
Czeslaw
Boy
Poland
Famous glory
#582
Elroy
Boy
American
The king
#583
Romus
Boy
Latin
man of Rome
#584
Dempsy
Boy
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Granvil
Boy
American
gravel
#589
Guerdon
Boy
France
Old French
#592
Hayse
Boy
American
from the hedged area
#592
jhue
Boy
English
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
#592
Carven
Boy
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#594
Plumer
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#595
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
Parmer
Boy
India
to harvest or plow
#607
Ubald
Boy
France
Bold or brave
#609
Elra
Boy
Hebrew
God is my light
#611
Arvol
Boy
Native American
Native American
#616
Larce
Boy
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#617
Luverne
Unisex
American
To love
#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
thirston
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Darnley
Boy
Scotland
from the thorny hill
#627
Drewry
Boy
English
driver of a team of cattle
#632
Arol
Boy
English
exalted
#635
Elman
Boy
Turkey
One who is strong and powerful
#635
Seichi
Boy
Japan
sincerity, truth
#635
Metz
Boy
Germanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
#639
Traverse
Boy
French-speaking countries
Traverser
#639
Ado
Boy
Japanese
to love
#641
Clemet
Boy
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#642
Thelman
Boy
English
This one's protector
#643
Abie
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
my father is joyful
#645
Frampton
Boy
United Kingdom
From the fringe farm.
#645
Masuo
Boy
Japan
Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
#647
Berryman
Boy
English-speaking countries
bear man
#650
Hilyard
Boy
American
son of Hilly
#650
Carless
Boy
American
Free of burdens; carefree
#651
Lutrell
Unisex
American
Warrior
#655
Lorentz
Boy
Germanic
From Laurentum; Laurel
#661
Orvell
Boy
American
Meaning 'golden town' or 'golden valley', combining elements of fine qualities.
#661
Notley
Boy
English
from the northern clearing
#663
Kazimer
Boy
Poland
peaceful, calm
#665
Shinobu
Unisex
Japan
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
#667
Chas
Boy
American
free man
#672
Elmont
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#674
Delavan
Boy
American
from the place of the leaping water
#676
Meinrad
Boy
Germanic
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.
#676
Levert
Boy
France
The one who carries; One who carries a burden or a message
#677
Cromer
Boy
United Kingdom
From the crooked farm
#679
Dewitte
Boy
Dutch
the white one
#679
Jolan
Unisex
Hungarian
God is gracious
#679
Mayhew
Boy
England
the brave one
#680
Osmer
Boy
United Kingdom
divine protector
#680
Stoy
Boy
Bulgarian
Story (tale)
#681
Clebert
Boy
France
a form of the name 'Clébert,' derived from 'Clémence' meaning 'merciful'
#682
Middleton
Boy
United Kingdom
From the middle town.
#684
Emmert
Boy
Germanic
Strong warrior
#688
Marrion
Unisex
American
Variation of Marion, a diminutive of Mary
#690
Adean
Unisex
American
noble, fiery
#691
Fess
Boy
American
A diminutive form of 'Festival' or 'Fester'
#691
Foch
Boy
French
a modern variation of 'Fauch', which means 'hawk'
#692
Burnest
Boy
English-speaking countries
burning one
#698
Crafton
Boy
English-speaking countries
a town or settlement where crafts are created
#698
Wilby
Boy
United Kingdom
Willow settlement
#698
Juanito
Boy
Spain
Diminutive of JUAN (1).
#701
Labon
Boy
Hebrew Speaking Regions
White, clear
#702
Sadamu
Boy
Japan
To clarify; to be clear.
#703
Edney
Boy
England
English
#707
Spaulding
Boy
American
From the Old English 'spald', meaning 'a person who spares no pains'.
#708
eph
Boy
Israel
to be fruitful, or to double
#709
Eustice
Boy
Greece
wealthy
#712
Rufe
Boy
Hebrew
healed
#712
Ranel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
God has answered; joy has arrived
#713
Takeichi
Boy
Japanese
Drake (a male duck) or warrior
#713
Petro
Boy
Ukraine
Ukrainian and Esperanto form of PETER.
#723
Minyard
Boy
American
Derived from 'Monnière' meaning 'of the manor' or 'from the estate'.
#724
Verlan
Boy
American
A blend of language or a play on words.
#725
Eustacio
Boy
Spain
Fruitful, fertile
#728
Lannes
Boy
France
a place near water
#729
Woodard
Boy
English
Guardian of the wood
#730
Burney
Boy
England
a place name referring to 'burn' or 'stream'
#731
Pasqual
Boy
Italian
Relating to Easter; born on Easter
#732
Aud
Boy
Scandinavian countries
Wealthy, fortunate
#734
Woodroe
Boy
American
Old English
#737
Aloisius
Boy
Latin
Famous warrior
#738
Loyal
Boy
American
Faithful, devoted, and true; someone who shows steadfast allegiance.
#739
Gaddis
Boy
American
son of the spear; a variant of Godwin, meaning 'friend of God'
#740
Hickman
Boy
United Kingdom
A surname meaning 'the son of Hick', derived from a diminutive of the name Richard.
#742
Koichi
Boy
Japan
the first one
#748
Kilmer
Boy
English-speaking countries
From the place of the kilns.
#749
St
Boy
Latin-speaking countries
Saint
#751
Sewall
Boy
American
sea or sea valley
#760
Dare
Unisex
American
To be brave
#762
Denby
Boy
English
Old English
#762
Olee
Unisex
American
A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.
#763
Wilbur
Boy
English
Resolute
#763
Flake
Boy
American
derived from the word meaning thin, flat pieces or to chip.
#766
Harleth
Boy
American
Derived from 'Harley', meaning hare meadow or a place of hares.
#768
Northern
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the north
#768
Quentin
Boy
France
the fifth
#769
Eleck
Boy
English-speaking countries
defender of mankind
#772
Tokio
Boy
Japan
estuary
#774
Mode
Boy
English
can refer to 'fashion or style'
#776
Tomes
Boy
England
twin; duo, two
#779
Erbin
Boy
American
Free man
#784
Luthur
Boy
American
Army People or Warrior
#785
Odean
Unisex
American
A feminine form of the name 'Odin', meaning 'to be inspired' or relating to inspiration.
#785
Elno
Boy
USA
A modern variant, likely inspired by names such as Elmo or Elno.
#786
Rudie
Unisex
Dutch
famous ruler; red-haired; brave counselor
#786
Arzie
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
Cedar tree
#787
Glover
Boy
American
one who makes gloves
#788
Idris
Boy
Arabic
interpreter, one who is educated
#790
Seals
Boy
American
Derived from the surname, historically indicating a person who lived near a seal or a seal maker.
#791
Searl
Boy
English
sea fortress
#792
Hansel
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#794
Myrton
Boy
United Kingdom
From the lake or pond
#798
Rabun
Boy
American
One who is from the willow tree
#798
Cleland
Boy
Scotland
cloidhne
#799
Ardell
Unisex
American
Ardell is likely derived from a variant of the name 'Ardella,' which is usually linked to the meaning 'eagle valley' or 'high place' in Old English.
#804
Ruford
Boy
United Kingdom
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'red' (hryðer) and 'ford' (ford), so it could mean 'ford by the red land'.
#807
Eldean
Unisex
English
Noble, serene, or from the old town
#808
Monell
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Monell is believed to be a variation of the name 'Mona', which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic'.
#808
Murland
Boy
English
Land by the sea or lake
#808
Moyer
Boy
American
from the marsh
#809
Winsel
Boy
American
from the wine cask
#812
Liberato
Boy
Italy
the one who is free
#813
Ottaway
Boy
United Kingdom
A surname derived from a place name meaning 'the dwelling by the hill or the place of the pointed ridge.'
#814
Blouncie
Boy
American
A variation of Blount, possibly meaning 'stout' or 'dull'
#819
Freeman
Boy
American
Free man; one who is not a slave
#820
Kaoru
Unisex
Japanese
To be fragrant or to smell good.
#820
Lloyde
Boy
Wales
The name means 'grey' or 'gray-haired', often associated with intelligence and wisdom.
#822
Luie
Boy
American
Famous warrior
#823
Lewell
Boy
English-speaking countries
From the meadow by the well
#823
Odos
Boy
Greek
Path or way
#823
Algird
Boy
Lithuania
means 'noble and bright'.
#826
Lebern
Boy
France
Of the barn
#826
Somers
Boy
American
From the Summer estate
#829
Freelon
Boy
American
Possibly a derivative of Freeland, meaning 'free land'.
#830
Joda
Unisex
Hebrew
he will be praised
#830
Evard
Boy
French
brave boar
#831
Elphege
Boy
France
Old English
#833
Stewart
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#834
Cellus
Boy
Italy
Descending from the sky
#836
Eiichi
Boy
Japan
one second, one wisdom
#838
Finest
Boy
English-speaking countries
the best or highest quality, signifying excellence
#838
Pope
Boy
Vatican City
father
#838