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  1. Popular Boy Names 1921

Classic names that peaked in 1921 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1921

  • 1,937 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1921
  • 1,253 girl names and 907 boy names are associated with 1921
  • Names from 1921 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1919, 1920, 1922, 1923

Popular Boy Names 1921

90 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1921

#283
France
light
#329
Spain
cross
#341
American
To go or walk
#360
France
counselor-protector
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
England
the little fortress
#503
Japan
Japanese
#503
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Italy
green
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
English
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
#510
Hebrew
Hebrew
#513
American
Gold town
#514
England↑ Rising
Greatest
#516
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516
Japan
Japanese
#517
Italy
Hanni's grace
#518
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
United Kingdom
sea hill
#519
France
Derived from the olive tree
#526
England
Old English
#526
American
English
#527
England
Old English
#531
England
Old English
#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
#552
American
Valley of the glen
#560
American
virgin, pure
#562
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#566
American
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
#567
American
gift from God
#571
Scotland
Green water
#573
Russia
from the East
#573
Spain
youthful, downy
#575
England
town by the ash tree
#575
American
English
#576
Nigeria
Yoruba
#577
American
Noble strength
#577
Japan
静男 - meaning 'quiet man'
#582
Poland
Famous glory
#582
American
From the fern hill
#583
American
English
#583
American
The king
#584
Latin
man of Rome
#588
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Greek
Greek
#589
Japan
Japanese
#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.
#598
French
woman of the race
#599
Scotland
Scottish
#600
American
Mighty peace
#601
American
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
#611
Hebrew
God is my light
#616
Native American
Native American
#617
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#618
Japan
Defender; protector.
#621
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#622
American
Light
#623
Japan
Japanese
#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
#636
Israel
father
#636
Spanish
כַּרְמֶל
#636
French
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
#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