Popular Baby Names 1922

Classic names that peaked in 1922 — now making a comeback.

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These 1922 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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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.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Resolved protector

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

Hebrew-speaking cultures

beautiful child or blessed child

a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.

English-speaking countries

steadfast or strong

beautiful generation

Spanish-speaking countries

God's gift of light to the world

Hebrew-speaking countries

My light; Light; enlightenment

a variation of the name Guinevere

Eagle, strong as an eagle

Born during a time of great change

Hebrew-speaking countries

Wished-for child

The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Noble and powerful

From the valley

God is gracious

A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.

Golden or glistening

English-speaking countries

A chrysanthemum

Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.

It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.

A beloved name with deep roots

Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.

a child of happiness

a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'

graceful or favored by grace

A beloved name with deep roots

Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'

Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'

English-speaking countries

a sweet, juicy fruit that grows in a tree; symbol of prosperity and abundance

A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.

Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.

Gift of God; Theophora

Well-born, noble

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.

French-speaking countries

pearl; daisy flower

Derived from 'Cora', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter of a hero'.

Transparent child

Derived from the Old English 'æðele', meaning noble.

Friendship and bitter

From the fern hill

Native American

a name for the moon

Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.

Noble kind; May

child of law, child of reason

It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.

The one who is enlightened

a variant of the name Gwendolyn, meaning 'blessed ring'

French-speaking countries

woman of the race

Slavic countries

unique and beloved

springlike, fresh

derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'

Light; Delicate, soft

Who is like God?

Italian-speaking countries

a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.

a blend of the names 'Wila' and 'Dina', meaning 'resolute protector' and 'judged'

blossom child; child of the blooming flowers

youthful, young

A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.

farmer, earthworker

resolute protector

Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'

beloved companion

Brave as a bear

English-speaking countries

From the alder tree or place of the alder.

Angel, messenger from God.

Star; Favorable

A beloved name with deep roots

intelligent, wise

A variant of Roena, meaning 'rose' or 'little rose'.

Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.

English-speaking countries

Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'

A beloved name with deep roots

delicate, tender

Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'

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

The name could refer to 'genuine/respected person' depending on kanji used.

One who brings glory or is glorious

A variant of Mary, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'

Derived from the French name Montrose, meaning 'the red mount'

English-speaking countries

can mean 'spring' (春) and 'generation' (世) or 'world' (世) and 'abundance' (豊).

A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season

a combination of names starting with 'Dar'

A name of uncertain origin but reminiscent of names like 'Verena,' which can mean 'truth' or 'to be true'.

French-speaking countries

Strong or influential

Derived from 'Longinus', meaning 'long' or 'tall'.

A variant of Madge

Gracious, favor

A name possibly derived from older Germanic roots, meaning 'prosperous' or 'wealthy'.

a variant of Flemma, which may derive from Old Norse or be a diminutive form of various names.

An invented name, possibly derived from 'Lurleen', meaning 'from the land of the laurel trees'.

child of wisteria

means 'wealthy' + 'famous' or 'noble'.

to be steadfast

Spanish-speaking countries

victorious people

God has answered

From 'rovina', meaning 'ruin' or 'collapse'.

Biblical references

Variation of Marion, a diminutive of Mary

new girl or new lady

Derived from the Latin 'Margarita', meaning 'pearl'.

Derived from the word 'model,' suggesting beauty, elegance or a representation.

Derived from the Old English name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'sad'.

Dutch-speaking countries

Variant of Lydia, meaning 'from Lydia'

A beloved name with deep roots

Good fortune, good blessings.

Brave as a bear

From the surname of the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861-1931). This was a stage name that she got from the name of the city Melbourne, where she was born.

meaning 'faithful child' or 'trustworthy child'

English-speaking countries

of or from Parthia - Παρθία

English-speaking countries

A creative form of the name 'Chad' with feminine flair

Derived from the old Italian name 'Leotto', meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.

meaning 'beautiful jade'

From the Latin word for 'little arch' or 'archway'

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from Santiago, meaning ' Saint James,' a biblical figure.

A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.

A variant of Earleen, which is a feminine form of Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Dark, brown-haired

A beloved name with deep roots

the luster or brightness

priceless or of inestimable worth

a blend of 'Alma', meaning 'nurturing' and 'Marie', derived from 'Mary', meaning 'beloved'.

A beloved name with deep roots

eight generations

A feminine form of Fernando, meaning 'brave journey'.

A beloved name with deep roots

blessed peacemaking

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

English-speaking countries

Bitter, or beloved

famous ruler; red-haired; brave counselor