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.

All Names Girl Names (1223)Boy Names (878)

counselor-protector

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

the little fortress

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

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

fame; glory; to grow

to be wise or to be knowledgeable

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

Japanese-speaking countries

can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used

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

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

Region in northeastern France

Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'

Valley of the glen

Valiant and bright

Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'

youthful, downy

town by the ash tree

the state of being united or joined

English-speaking countries

meaning 'quiet man'

From the fern hill

bear; from the people of the bear

A beloved name with deep roots

from the hedged area

the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.

A male who is a representative

English-speaking countries

Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.

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

God is my light

Native American

Native American

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

Defender; protector.

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

honest, straightforward

English-speaking countries

From the alder tree or place of the alder.

A beloved name with deep roots

from the thorny hill

driver of a team of cattle

One who is strong and powerful

sincerity, truth

French-speaking countries

Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.

a person's surname derived from the city of Metz

French-speaking countries

A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.

This one's protector

Hebrew-speaking countries

my father is joyful

Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'

A diminutive of the name Adelaide or Adeline, which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.

English-speaking countries

Free of burdens; carefree

English-speaking countries

a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'

Meaning 'golden town' or 'golden valley', combining elements of fine qualities.

Ella's spring or well

from the northern clearing

Derived from the name Alpheus, meaning 'the changing' or 'the flowing'.

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

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

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

Variation of Marion, a diminutive of Mary

A diminutive form of 'Festival' or 'Fester'

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

a town or settlement where crafts are created

Diminutive of JUAN (1).

Hebrew Speaking Regions

To clarify; to be clear.

From the Old English 'spald', meaning 'a person who spares no pains'.

to be fruitful, or to double

Hebrew-speaking countries

God has answered; joy has arrived

from the estate of Otta

Ukrainian and Esperanto form of PETER.

Derived from 'Monnière' meaning 'of the manor' or 'from the estate'.

A blend of language or a play on words.

Fruitful, fertile

a place near water

Guardian of the wood

a place name referring to 'burn' or 'stream'

Relating to Easter; born on Easter

Scandinavian countries

Wealthy, fortunate

the garden of God

son of the spear; a variant of Godwin, meaning 'friend of God'

English-speaking countries

From the place of the kilns.

Latin-speaking countries

Flourishing, prosperous.

sea or sea valley

A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.

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

English-speaking countries

affectionate one

Dark, brown-haired

can refer to 'fashion or style'

A feminine form of the name 'Odin', meaning 'to be inspired' or relating to inspiration.

A modern variant, likely inspired by names such as Elmo or Elno.

famous ruler; red-haired; brave counselor

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

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.

Derived from Old English elements meaning 'red' (hryðer) and 'ford' (ford), so it could mean 'ford by the red land'.

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

from the wine cask

the one who is free

A surname derived from a place name meaning 'the dwelling by the hill or the place of the pointed ridge.'

A variation of Blount, possibly meaning 'stout' or 'dull'

Free man; one who is not a slave

To be fragrant or to smell good.

The name means 'grey' or 'gray-haired', often associated with intelligence and wisdom.

English-speaking countries

From the meadow by the well

Derived from Old French 'Muriel', meaning 'sea-bright'.

means 'noble and bright'.

From the Summer estate

Possibly a derivative of Freeland, meaning 'free land'.

he will be praised

A state of deep unconsciousness; a sleep-like state

Descending from the sky

English-speaking countries

the best or highest quality, signifying excellence

Son of Peter, meaning 'rock'.

place of thorns

From the land by the spring

Noble or honorable

spring (haru) and virtuous (yoshi)

the god of rhetoric

A diminutive form of 'Bertha', meaning bright or glorious.

Rock, stone (岩) + man (男)

mountain dweller

beloved, friend

wealthy guardian