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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'.