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  1. Popular Boy Names 1920

Classic names that peaked in 1920 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1920

  • 2,002 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1920
  • 1,248 girl names and 979 boy names are associated with 1920
  • Names from 1920 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1918, 1919, 1921, 1922

Popular Boy Names 1920

94 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1920

#283
France
light
#341
American
To go or walk
#360
France
counselor-protector
#405
Latin↑ Rising
Frenchman
#437
American
cleric, scribe
#486
Latin
Great, venerable
#503
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Italy
green
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
India
ancient, original
#505
English
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
#513
American
Gold town
#515
Germanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#516
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516
Japan
Japanese
#518
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
United Kingdom
sea hill
#519
France
Derived from the olive tree
#522
Greece
glorious and good
#524
Netherlands
horn
#525
Japan
Japanese
#526
American
English
#527
England
Old English
#531
England
Old English
#532
United Kingdom
from the mill ford
#534
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#534
Japanese
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#536
American
English
#537
Greece
Greek
#537
English
from the meadow
#537
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#537
England
English
#538
Japan
Japanese
#540
Japan
another world, man
#542
Japan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#545
Greece
Greek
#547
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#548
USA
Region in northeastern France
#548
USA
English
#550
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#551
American
Irish
#552
American
Valley of the glen
#558
African
Joy
#560
American
virgin, pure
#563
English
English
#566
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#567
USA
From France
#567
American
gift from God
#569
Spain
cave
#571
Scotland
Green water
#573
Russia
from the East
#573
French
to go
#575
England
town by the ash tree
#576
American
Old English
#577
American
Noble strength
#577
Slavic countries
Yew tree
#577
Japan
静男 - meaning 'quiet man'
#582
Poland
Famous glory
#583
American
The king
#584
Latin
man of Rome
#588
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Greek
Greek
#589
American
gravel
#592
France
Old French
#592
American
from the hedged area
#592
English
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
#594
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#594
USA
new or fresh
#595
English
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#600
American
Mighty peace
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601
USA
Strength, brave heart
#607
India
to harvest or plow
#609
France
Bold or brave
#611
Hebrew
God is my light
#616
Native American
Native American
#617
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#619
American
To love
#619
United Kingdom
Old English
#621
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#622
American
Light
#624
English
English
#626
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
Scotland
from the thorny hill
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#635
English
exalted
#635
Turkey
Turkish
#635
Japan
Japanese
#639
Germanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
#639
French
Traverser
#641
Japanese
to love
#642
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#643
English
This one's protector
#645
English
my father is joyful