Popular Baby Names 1924

Classic names that peaked in 1924 — now making a comeback.

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These 1924 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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English-speaking countries

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.

Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation.

June, the month

English-speaking countries

From the clay town or settlement.

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

the little fortress

Hebrew-speaking cultures

beautiful child or blessed child

dweller by the hall

A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.

English-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

From the tree stump.

God's gift of light to the world

Hebrew-speaking countries

My light; Light; enlightenment

a variation of the name Guinevere

A beloved name with deep roots

Born during a time of great change

little muse or inspiration

Hebrew-speaking countries

Wished-for child

Dorothea, gift of God

prophetess or oracle

Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Rival, competitor

English-speaking countries

Noble and powerful

a skilled and knowledgeable person

A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.

Welshman or foreigner

A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.

Golden or glistening

English-speaking countries

Digger or excavator

English-speaking countries

Glorious, renowned

Son of the bee.

A beloved name with deep roots

A river crossing

From the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew.

French-speaking regions

The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.

English-speaking countries

Valley of the glen

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

Heavenly, celestial

graceful or favored by grace

siren, message bearer

Arabic countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Feminine form of SATURNINUS. This was the name of a legendary saint who was supposedly martyred in northern France.

God is my salvation

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'.

Resolute protector and God is gracious

Pomegranate; a jewel.

related to the sea, or 'of the ocean'.

Valiant and bright

Gift of God; Theophora

from the forest

Well-born, noble

Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

A surname that has also become a given name, possibly derived from the words 'bibb' or 'bibbles', implying youth or a pl

A beloved name with deep roots

a unique name likely derived from various influences.

child of wisdom

youthful, downy

Transparent child

A blend of William and Dena, meaning resolute protector

Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.

the state of being united or joined

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

Friendship and bitter

ford near a leaf-covered area

From the fern hill

bear; from the people of the bear

Brave and daring

Noble kind; May

child of law, child of reason

well-born; noble

A male who is a representative

English-speaking Countries

Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'

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

a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road

English-speaking countries

Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.

French-speaking countries

woman of the race

Slavic countries

unique and beloved

springlike, fresh

Italian-speaking countries

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

A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.

From the fortified settlement

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

blossom child; child of the blooming flowers

Derived from the name 'Levi', often interpreted as 'joined' or 'attached.'

English-speaking countries

toward the direction away from the wind

A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.

farmer, earthworker

From Naples; a Neapolitan.

unknown origin, possibly related to the word for 'echo'

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

Defender; protector.

Derived from 'love', meaning beloved

beloved companion

Brave as a bear

honest, straightforward

A beloved name with deep roots

Angel, messenger from God.

From the land of Frels

A beloved name with deep roots

driver of a team of cattle

From the marshy meadow

intelligent, wise

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

sincerity, truth

Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.

French-speaking countries

Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a person's surname derived from the city of Metz

French-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

delicate, tender

This one's protector

Christ-like; derived from the name Cristina which means 'Christian'

A beloved name with deep roots

harmony and happiness

Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'

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

to protect, to watch over

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Free of burdens; carefree

English-speaking countries

a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'

One who brings glory or is glorious

From the hare's land

one who lasts or endures

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

English-speaking countries

Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.

Noble child, child of nobility

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

Meaning 'golden town' or 'golden valley', combining elements of fine qualities.

a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'

A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season