Popular Baby Names 1921

Classic names that peaked in 1921 — now making a comeback.

200 names1223 girl878 boy
These 1921 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
Lucille
Girl
France
light
#283
Cruz
Boy
Spain
cross
#329
Wade
Boy
English
To go or walk
#341
Raymond
Boy
France
counselor-protector
#360
Dorothy
Girl
English-speaking countries
Gift of God
#462
Hartie
Girl
American
Strong and brave
#501
Dortha
Girl
American
Gift of God
#502
Wilmah
Girl
English-speaking countries
Resolved protector
#502
Yoshimi
Unisex
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#502
Burdett
Boy
England
the little fortress
#503
Emiko
Girl
Japan
beautiful child or blessed child
#503
garman
Boy
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Verdo
Boy
Italy
green
#503
Sakae
Unisex
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
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
Floraida
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
flowered land
#507
Wynnell
Girl
American
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
#507
Elizabethe
Girl
England
God is my oath
#509
Orlee
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
My light; Light; enlightenment
#510
Wanetta
Girl
American
a variation of the name Guinevere
#511
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
Maxine
Girl
England
Greatest
#514
Evagene
Girl
Greece
Well-born, noble.
#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
Annibale
Boy
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Dyle
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
Mervin
Boy
United Kingdom
sea hill
#518
Mirriam
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
Wished-for child
#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
Fujiko
Girl
Japanese
Wisteria child
#522
Bernelle
Girl
France
bear
#524
Bascomb
Boy
England
Old English
#526
Merlen
Boy
American
Sea fortress
#526
Tefta
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Atward
Boy
England
Old English
#527
Ilva
Girl
Sweden
defender
#529
Lavaune
Girl
France
From the valley
#530
Atwell
Boy
England
Old English
#531
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
Shizuye
Girl
Japan
quiet, gentle
#532
Perlene
Girl
American
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#533
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
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
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
Ciria
Girl
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#542
Eichi
Boy
Japan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#542
Iletta
Girl
American
Small island
#544
STASHIA
Girl
Russia
resurrection
#545
Theone
Girl
Greece
Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.
#545
Aldona
Girl
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#546
Olus
Boy
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#547
Sachiye
Girl
Japan
a child of happiness
#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
Prebble
Girl
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'
#551
Glenwood
Boy
American
Valley of the glen
#552
Annadell
Girl
American
graceful or favored by grace
#553
Misao
Girl
Japan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
#553
Fidella
Girl
Latin
faithful
#554
Arnice
Girl
American
Noble
#555
Verla
Girl
American
Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'
#556
Chitose
Girl
Japan
Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
#557
Orleen
Girl
American
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
#558
Pear
Girl
English-speaking countries
a sweet, juicy fruit that grows in a tree; symbol of prosperity and abundance
#558
Lavee
Girl
American
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
#560
Virginia
Girl
American
virgin, pure
#560
Walbert
Boy
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#562
Dorothe
Girl
Greece
Gift of God; Theophora
#563
Saline
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#565
Conelia
Girl
Italy
horn
#566
Metro
Boy
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#566
Loal
Boy
American
gift from God
#567
Gladus
Girl
Latin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
#569
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
Orietta
Girl
Italy
Golden
#572
Anatol
Boy
Russia
from the East
#573
Julio
Boy
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Tsuyuko
Girl
Japan
Transparent child
#573
Atherton
Boy
England
town by the ash tree
#575
Union
Boy
American
the state of being united or joined
#575
Olon
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#576
Autrey
Boy
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#577
Ethelen
Girl
English
Derived from the Old English 'æðele', meaning noble.
#577
Shizuo
Boy
Japan
meaning 'quiet man'
#577
Birty
Girl
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578
Ruthmary
Girl
Hebrew
Friendship and bitter
#578
Czeslaw
Boy
Poland
Famous glory
#582
Deltha
Girl
American
From the delta
#582
Varnell
Unisex
American
From the fern hill
#582
Arbon
Boy
American
bear; from the people of the bear
#583
Elroy
Boy
American
The king
#583
Romus
Boy
Latin
man of Rome
#584
Pirley
Girl
American
Pear tree
#585
Maeoma
Girl
Native American
a name for the moon
#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
Tazuko
Girl
Japan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
#589
Tadao
Boy
Japan
loyal, correct
#589
Alicemae
Girl
American
Noble kind; May
#591
Noriko
Girl
Japanese
child of law, child of reason
#591
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
Novell
Girl
USA
new or fresh
#594
Plumer
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#595
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
Genevive
Girl
French-speaking countries
woman of the race
#598
Lubina
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#598
Ritamae
Girl
Philippines
unique and beloved
#598
Alick
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#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
Mosella
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.
#600
Melfred
Boy
American
Mighty peace
#600
Fredie
Boy
English
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#601
Elizibeth
Girl
United Kingdom
God is my oath
#603
Luciell
Girl
American
light
#605
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
Geogia
Girl
American
farmer, earthworker
#614
Wilberta
Girl
English
resolute protector
#614
Atherine
Girl
American
pure
#615
Arvol
Boy
Native American
Native American
#616
Larce
Boy
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#617
Thelmar
Girl
American
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
#617
Tamotsu
Boy
Japan
Defender; protector.
#618
Corabell
Girl
American
beloved companion
#621
Elze
Boy
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#621
Orlie
Boy
American
Light
#622
Berdine
Girl
American
Brave as a bear
#623
Sunao
Boy
Japan
honest, straightforward
#623
Leverne
Unisex
English-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624
Arcangela
Girl
Italy
Angel, messenger from God.
#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
Verga
Girl
Italian
A beloved name with deep roots
#630
Drewry
Boy
English
driver of a team of cattle
#632
Chlorine
Girl
International
Greenish-yellow color
#634
Quida
Girl
American
intelligent, wise
#634
Arol
Boy
English
exalted
#635
Elman
Boy
Turkey
One who is strong and powerful
#635
Seichi
Boy
Japan
sincerity, truth
#635
Av
Boy
Israel
father
#636
Carmela
Girl
[Italian
Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.
#636
Verge
Boy
French-speaking countries
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
#636
Hurtha
Girl
Middle East
the one who elevates or uplifts
#637
Marguriete
Girl
French
Pearl
#637
Lueella
Girl
American
light
#639
Metz
Boy
Germanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
#639
Traverse
Boy
French-speaking countries
Traverser
#639
Iline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640
Ado
Boy
Japanese
to love
#641
Clemet
Boy
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#642
Nadell
Girl
Jewish
delicate, tender
#643
Sayoko
Girl
Japan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
#643