Popular Baby Names 1923

Classic names that peaked in 1923 — now making a comeback.

200 names1154 girl834 boy
These 1923 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Robert
Boy
Germanic
Bright fame
#89
Emmett
Boy
English-speaking countries
Universal
#118
Lorenzo
Boy
Italy
Italian and Spanish form of Laurentius (see LAURENCE (1)). Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), known as the Magnificent, was a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance.
#131
June
Girl
English
June, the month
#171
Cruz
Boy
Spain
cross
#329
Dortha
Girl
American
Gift of God
#502
Wilmah
Girl
English-speaking countries
Resolved protector
#502
Yoshimi
Unisex
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#502
Burdett
Boy
England
the little fortress
#503
Dealia
Girl
Hebrew-speaking cultures
God has judged
#503
Emiko
Girl
Japan
beautiful child or blessed child
#503
Alwayne
Girl
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#504
Kernell
Boy
American
victorious,
#504
Melzie
Girl
English-speaking countries
steadfast or strong
#505
Stanleigh
Boy
English-speaking countries
stony meadow
#506
Floraida
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
flowered land
#507
Stokley
Boy
USA
From the tree stump.
#507
Elladean
Girl
American
God's gift of light to the world
#508
Orlee
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
My light; Light; enlightenment
#510
Primitivo
Boy
Spain
primitive
#511
Wanetta
Girl
American
a variation of the name Guinevere
#511
Arneita
Girl
American
Eagle, strong as an eagle
#513
Orvil
Boy
American
Gold town
#513
Maxine
Girl
England
Greatest
#514
Justilia
Girl
Latin
just, fair
#516
Ovia
Girl
Africa
Born during a time of great change
#516
Sabe
Boy
Japan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
#516
Annibale
Boy
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Dyle
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
Mirriam
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
Wished-for child
#518
Arimentha
Girl
Greece
swift
#519
Dorth
Girl
Denmark
Dorothea, gift of God
#521
Madalon
Girl
American
noble one
#521
Fujiko
Girl
Japanese
Wisteria child
#522
Bernelle
Girl
France
bear
#524
Sible
Girl
American
prophetess or oracle
#524
Tice
Boy
Germanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
#524
Ladelle
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Bascomb
Boy
England
Old English
#526
Tefta
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Atward
Boy
England
Old English
#527
Emedio
Boy
Italian
Rival, competitor
#527
Eldoris
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble and powerful
#529
Fonza
Boy
African
a skilled and knowledgeable person
#529
Ilva
Girl
Sweden
defender
#529
Lavaune
Girl
France
From the valley
#530
Atwell
Boy
England
Old English
#531
Bearl
Boy
American
bear-like
#532
Jenola
Girl
American
God is gracious
#532
Shizuye
Girl
Japan
quiet, gentle
#532
Perlene
Girl
American
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#533
Walcie
Girl
American
Welshman or foreigner
#534
Hargie
Boy
American
Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.
#536
Arillia
Girl
American
Golden or glistening
#537
Eury
Boy
Greece
Well born; noble
#537
Fordie
Girl
English-speaking countries
English
#537
Sid
Boy
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#537
Beaman
Boy
American
Son of the bee.
#539
Mavel
Girl
American
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#540
Ciria
Girl
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#542
Iletta
Girl
American
Small island
#544
Medford
Boy
USA
A river crossing
#544
STASHIA
Girl
Russia
resurrection
#545
Moses
Boy
Israel
From the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew.
#547
Bertelle
Girl
French-speaking regions
The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.
#549
Prebble
Girl
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'
#551
Selester
Unisex
American
Heavenly, celestial
#552
Annadell
Girl
American
graceful or favored by grace
#553
Kermet
Boy
American
Kermit
#553
Fidella
Girl
Latin
faithful
#554
Irline
Girl
American
siren, message bearer
#554
Obeda
Girl
Arabic countries
servant of God
#554
Calvina
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
Saturnina
Girl
[Ancient Roman
Feminine form of SATURNINUS. This was the name of a legendary saint who was supposedly martyred in northern France.
#555
Eliose
Girl
English
God is my salvation
#556
Verla
Girl
American
Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'
#556
Chitose
Girl
Japan
Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
#557
Pear
Girl
English-speaking countries
a sweet, juicy fruit that grows in a tree; symbol of prosperity and abundance
#558
Marzee
Girl
American
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
#559
Selig
Boy
Israel
happy, blessed
#559
Lavee
Girl
American
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
#560
Mon
Boy
Vietnam
literary
#560
Virginia
Girl
American
virgin, pure
#560
Wilmajean
Girl
American
Resolute protector and God is gracious
#560
Garneta
Girl
American
Pomegranate; a jewel.
#561
Marinel
Girl
Philippines
related to the sea, or 'of the ocean'.
#562
Walbert
Boy
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#562
Dorothe
Girl
Greece
Gift of God; Theophora
#563
Silvestro
Boy
Italian
from the forest
#564
Efigenia
Girl
Latin America
Well-born, noble
#565
Jessee
Unisex
English
Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift
#565
Marcilla
Girl
Spain
Little warrior
#565
Saline
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#565
Conelia
Girl
Italy
horn
#566
Ershel
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#569
Chalmas
Boy
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#571
Lodia
Girl
Italy
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
#571
Tomoko
Girl
Japan
child of wisdom
#571
Correan
Girl
American
Derived from 'Cora', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter of a hero'.
#572
Orietta
Girl
Italy
Golden
#572
Julio
Boy
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Tsuyuko
Girl
Japan
Transparent child
#573
Aldo
Boy
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
Sylbia
Girl
Latin
From the woods
#575
Union
Boy
American
the state of being united or joined
#575
Olon
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#576
Autrey
Boy
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#577
Ethelen
Girl
English
Derived from the Old English 'æðele', meaning noble.
#577
Ruthmary
Girl
Hebrew
Friendship and bitter
#578
Deltha
Girl
American
From the delta
#582
Leaford
Boy
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#582
Varnell
Unisex
American
From the fern hill
#582
Arbon
Boy
American
bear; from the people of the bear
#583
Noema
Girl
Greek
Thought, idea
#584
Pirley
Girl
American
Pear tree
#585
Maeoma
Girl
Native American
a name for the moon
#586
Essfa
Girl
Algeria
خفة
#588
Tadao
Boy
Japan
loyal, correct
#589
Alicemae
Girl
American
Noble kind; May
#591
Myrdell
Girl
Sweden
Old Norse
#591
Noriko
Girl
Japanese
child of law, child of reason
#591
Guerdon
Boy
France
Old French
#592
Euguene
Boy
France
well-born; noble
#593
Carven
Boy
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#594
Novell
Girl
USA
new or fresh
#594
Kilbourne
Boy
English-speaking Countries
Old English
#596
Thlema
Girl
African
It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.
#596
Zular
Girl
Pakistan
The one who is enlightened
#596
Evadean
Girl
American
Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#597
Guynelle
Girl
American
a variant of the name Gwendolyn, meaning 'blessed ring'
#597
Gayton
Boy
England
a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road
#597
Elder
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.
#598
Genevive
Girl
French-speaking countries
woman of the race
#598
Lubina
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#598
Ritamae
Girl
Philippines
unique and beloved
#598
Verneice
Girl
American
springlike, fresh
#598
Alick
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#599
Lodena
Girl
USA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
#599
Oby
Boy
Nigeria
God's will
#599
Loycie
Girl
English
Light; Delicate, soft
#600
Michaelina
Girl
Italy
Who is like God?
#600
Mosella
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.
#600
Melfred
Boy
American
Mighty peace
#600
Clester
Unisex
American
A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.
#603
Elizibeth
Girl
United Kingdom
God is my oath
#603
Lorrayne
Girl
France
Laurel wreath
#605
Wiladean
Girl
American
a blend of the names 'Wila' and 'Dina', meaning 'resolute protector' and 'judged'
#605
Sakiko
Girl
Japan
blossom child; child of the blooming flowers
#606
Junietta
Girl
American
youthful, young
#610
Leeward
Boy
English-speaking countries
toward the direction away from the wind
#610
Euree
Girl
American
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
#612
Mutt
Boy
American
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#613
Geogia
Girl
American
farmer, earthworker
#614
Napolean
Boy
France
From Naples; a Neapolitan.
#616
Senon
Boy
Ancient Rome
unknown origin, possibly related to the word for 'echo'
#616
Thelmar
Girl
American
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
#617
Margetta
Girl
Sweden
Perl
#618
Tamotsu
Boy
Japan
Defender; protector.
#618
Luvonia
Girl
American
Derived from 'love', meaning beloved
#619
Corabell
Girl
American
beloved companion
#621
Elze
Boy
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#621
Berdine
Girl
American
Brave as a bear
#623
Sunao
Boy
Japan
honest, straightforward
#623
Rl
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Arcangela
Girl
Italy
Angel, messenger from God.
#625
Beanna
Girl
Ireland
blessed, holy
#626
thirston
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Freland
Boy
American
From the land of Frels
#629
Iceola
Girl
American
ice; serene
#629
Verga
Girl
Italian
A beloved name with deep roots
#630
Drewry
Boy
English
driver of a team of cattle
#632
Morley
Boy
England
From the marshy meadow
#634
Quida
Girl
American
intelligent, wise
#634
Jual
Boy
Indonesia
To sell
#635
Roenia
Girl
American
A variant of Roena, meaning 'rose' or 'little rose'.
#635
Seichi
Boy
Japan
sincerity, truth
#635
Av
Boy
Israel
father
#636
Carmela
Girl
[Italian
Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.
#636
Verge
Boy
French-speaking countries
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
#636
Marguriete
Girl
French
Pearl
#637
Metz
Boy
Germanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
#639
Traverse
Boy
French-speaking countries
Traverser
#639
Ado
Boy
Japanese
to love
#641
Evadene
Girl
American
life
#642
Waveline
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#642
Nadell
Girl
Jewish
delicate, tender
#643
Thelman
Boy
English
This one's protector
#643
Blon
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#647
Kazuyuki
Boy
Japanese
harmony and happiness
#647
Yukie
Girl
Japan
Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
#647
Adgie
Unisex
American
A diminutive of the name Adelaide or Adeline, which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#648
Glenys
Girl
Wales
fair, purity
#649
Berryman
Boy
English-speaking countries
bear man
#650
Tsurue
Girl
Japan
The name could refer to 'genuine/respected person' depending on kanji used.
#650
Carless
Boy
American
Free of burdens; carefree
#651
Elvern
Boy
English-speaking countries
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#651
Ladislava
Girl
Slovakia
One who brings glory or is glorious
#651
Harlan
Boy
American
From the hare's land
#652
Laster
Boy
American
one who lasts or endures
#653
Mayree
Girl
American
A variant of Mary, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'
#653