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Classic names that peaked in 1922 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1922

  • 1,848 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1922
  • 1,173 girl names and 881 boy names are associated with 1922
  • Names from 1922 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924

Popular Girl Names 1922

133 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1922

#87
France
Life
#329
Spain
cross
#341
American
To go or walk
#462
English↑ Rising
Gift of God
#502
American
Gift of God
#502
English
Resolved protector
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
Hebrew
God has judged
#503
Japan
Japanese
#505
American
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#505
English
steadfast or strong
#505
Japan
Japanese
#507
Spanish
flowered land
#508
American
God's gift of light to the world
#510
Hebrew
Hebrew
#511
American
a variation of the name Guinevere
#513
American
English
#514
England↑ Rising
Greatest
#516
Latin
just, fair
#516
Africa
Born during a time of great change
#518
Hebrew
Wished-for child
#519
Greece
swift
#519
Italy
Latin
#521
American
light
#521
American
noble one
#522
Japanese
Wisteria child
#524
France
bear
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
English
English
#529
Sweden
defender
#530
France
From the valley
#532
American
God is gracious
#532
Japan
Japanese
#533
American
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#535
Argentina
silvery
#537
American
Latin
#537
English
English
#537
Japan
A chrysanthemum
#537
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#540
American
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#541
Japan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
#541
Spain
Savior
#542
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#544
American
Small island
#545
Russia
resurrection
#545
Greece
Greek
#546
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#547
Japan
Japanese
#551
United Kingdom
English
#553
American
graceful or favored by grace
#554
Latin
faithful
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
American
Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'
#557
Japan
千歳 (Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
#558
English
English
#559
American
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
#560
American
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
#560
American
virgin, pure
#563
Greece
Greek
#565
Latin
Well-born, noble
#565
Spain
Little warrior
#565
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#566
Italy
horn
#571
Scotland
Green water
#571
Italy
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
#571
French
French
#572
American
Irish
#572
Italy
Italian
#573
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Japan
Japanese
#575
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#577
American
Noble strength
#577
English
English
#578
Hebrew
Friendship and bitter
#582
American
From the delta
#582
American
From the fern hill
#585
American
Pear tree
#586
Native American
a name for the moon
#588
Algeria
خفة
#589
Japan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
#591
American
English
#591
Sweden
Old Norse
#591
Japanese
child of law, child of reason
#594
USA
new or fresh
#596
African
It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.
#596
Pakistan
The one who is enlightened
#597
American
a variant of the name Gwendolyn, meaning 'blessed ring'
#598
American
Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.
#598
French
woman of the race
#598
Slavic countries
Slavic
#598
Philippines
unique and beloved
#598
American
springlike, fresh
#599
USA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
#600
English
French
#600
Italy
Who is like God?
#600
Italian
Italian
#605
American
a blend of the names 'Wila' and 'Dina', meaning 'resolute protector' and 'judged'
#606
Japan
Japanese
#610
American
Latin
#612
American
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
#614
American
English
#614
English
resolute protector
#617
American
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
#621
American
beloved companion
#623
American
French
#624
English
English
#625
Italy
Angel, messenger from God.
#626
Ireland
Irish
#629
American
ice; serene
#630
Greece
Greek
#630
Italian
A beloved name with deep roots
#634
American
intelligent, wise
#635
American
English
#636
Spanish
כַּרְמֶל
#637
French
Pearl
#640
English
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#642
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#643
Jewish
Hebrew
#647
Japan
幸恵 (Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
#648
American
English
#650
Japan
Japanese
#651
Slovakia
One who brings glory or is glorious
#653
American
A variant of Mary, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'
#655
American
English
#656
American
Derived from the French name Montrose, meaning 'the red mount'
#656
Nigeria
God's will
#656
English
Old German
#659
France
light
#661
Japan
can mean 'spring' (春) and 'generation' (世) or 'world' (世) and 'abundance' (豊).
#661
Japan
A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season
#664
American
a combination of names starting with 'Dar'
#664
American
A name of uncertain origin but reminiscent of names like 'Verena,' which can mean 'truth' or 'to be true'.

Popular Boy Names 1922

88 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1922

#89
Germanic
Bright fame
#329
Spain
cross
#341
American
To go or walk
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
England
the little fortress
#503
Japan
Japanese
#504
American
victorious,
#510
Hebrew
Hebrew
#513
American
Gold town
#514
England↑ Rising
Greatest
#516
Japan
Japanese
#517
Italy
Hanni's grace
#518
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#524
Germanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
#526
England
Old English
#527
England
Old English
#527
Italian
Rival, competitor
#531
England
Old English
#534
Japanese
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#536
American
English
#537
Greece
Greek
#537
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#542
Japan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#544
USA
A river crossing
#545
Greece
Greek
#547
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#548
USA
Region in northeastern France
#552
American
Valley of the glen
#560
Vietnam
literary
#560
American
virgin, pure
#562
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#564
Italian
from the forest
#571
Scotland
Green water
#573
Russia
from the East
#573
Spain
youthful, downy
#575
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#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
American
From the fern hill
#583
American
English
#584
Latin
man of Rome
#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
#598
American
Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.
#598
French
woman of the race
#599
Scotland
Scottish
#599
Nigeria
Igbo
#600
American
Mighty peace
#613
American
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#616
Native American
Native American
#616
Ancient Rome
Latin
#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.
#623
Japan
Japanese
#624
English
English
#626
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#635
Turkey
Turkish
#635
Indonesia
To sell
#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
#643
English
This one's protector
#647
Japan
増夫 (Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
#648
American
English
#650
English
bear man
#651
American
English
#651
English
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#655
American
Germanic
#655
American
English
#658
American
Watchman
#661
American
English
#661
American
a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'
#662
England
Ella's spring or well
#665
American
Derived from the name Alpheus, meaning 'the changing' or 'the flowing'.
#665
American
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