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