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Classic names that peaked in 1923 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1923

  • 1,837 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1923
  • 1,185 girl names and 854 boy names are associated with 1923
  • Names from 1923 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1921, 1922, 1924, 1925

Popular Girl Names 1923

134 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1923

#118
English
Universal
#131
Italy
Italian
#171
English↑ Rising
June, the month
#329
Spain
cross
#502
American
Gift of God
#502
English
Resolved protector
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
Hebrew
God has judged
#503
Japan
Japanese
#504
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#505
English
steadfast or strong
#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
#521
Denmark
Dorothea, gift of God
#521
American
noble one
#522
Japanese
Wisteria child
#524
France
bear
#524
American
prophetess or oracle
#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.
#534
American
English
#537
American
Latin
#537
English
English
#537
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#540
American
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#542
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#544
American
Small island
#545
Russia
resurrection
#547
Israel
מאשה (Moshe)
#549
French
The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.
#551
United Kingdom
English
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#553
American
graceful or favored by grace
#554
Latin
faithful
#554
American
siren, message bearer
#554
Arabic
servant of God
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
Latin
Latin
#556
English
God is my salvation
#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
#560
American
Resolute protector and God is gracious
#561
American
Pomegranate; a jewel.
#562
Philippines
related to the sea, or 'of the ocean'.
#563
Greece
Greek
#565
Latin
Well-born, noble
#565
English
English
#565
Spain
Little warrior
#565
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#566
Italy
horn
#571
Italy
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
#571
Japan
child of wisdom
#572
American
Irish
#572
Italy
Italian
#573
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Japan
Japanese
#575
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
Latin
From the woods
#577
American
Noble strength
#577
English
English
#578
Hebrew
Friendship and bitter
#582
American
From the delta
#582
American
From the fern hill
#584
Greek
Thought, idea
#585
American
Pear tree
#586
Native American
a name for the moon
#588
Algeria
خفة
#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
Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#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
#603
American
English
#605
France
Laurel wreath
#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
#617
American
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
#618
Sweden
Perl
#619
American
Derived from 'love', meaning beloved
#621
American
beloved companion
#623
American
French
#625
Italy
Angel, messenger from God.
#626
Ireland
Irish
#629
American
ice; serene
#630
Italian
A beloved name with deep roots
#634
England
From the marshy meadow
#634
American
intelligent, wise
#635
American
English
#636
Spanish
כַּרְמֶל
#637
French
Pearl
#642
American
life
#642
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#643
Jewish
Hebrew
#647
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#647
Japan
幸恵 (Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
#648
American
English
#649
Wales
fair, purity
#650
Japan
Japanese
#651
Slovakia
One who brings glory or is glorious
#652
American↑ Rising
From the hare's land
#653
American
A variant of Mary, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'

Popular Boy Names 1923

91 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1923

#89
Germanic
Bright fame
#118
English
Universal
#131
Italy
Italian
#171
English↑ Rising
June, the month
#329
Spain
cross
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
England
the little fortress
#503
Japan
Japanese
#504
American
victorious,
#506
English
stony meadow
#507
USA
English
#510
Hebrew
Hebrew
#511
Spain
primitive
#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
#529
African
a skilled and knowledgeable person
#531
England
Old English
#532
American
bear-like
#536
American
English
#537
Greece
Greek
#537
American
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
#539
American
Son of the bee.
#544
USA
A river crossing
#547
Israel
מאשה (Moshe)
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#553
American
Kermit
#559
Israel
happy, blessed
#560
Vietnam
literary
#560
American
virgin, pure
#562
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#564
Italian
from the forest
#565
English
English
#569
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#571
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#573
Spain
youthful, downy
#575
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
American
English
#576
Nigeria
Yoruba
#577
American
Noble strength
#582
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#582
American
From the fern hill
#583
American
English
#589
Japan
Japanese
#592
France
Old French
#593
France
Greek
#594
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#594
USA
new or fresh
#596
English
Old English
#597
England
a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road
#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
#603
American
English
#610
English
toward the direction away from the wind
#613
American
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#616
France
Italian
#616
Ancient Rome
Latin
#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
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#629
American
From the land of Frels
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#634
England
From the marshy meadow
#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
Japanese
harmony and happiness
#648
American
English
#650
English
bear man
#651
American
English
#651
English
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#652
American↑ Rising
From the hare's land
#653
American
one who lasts or endures
#655
American
Germanic

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