Popular Baby Names 1925

Classic names that peaked in 1925 — now making a comeback.

200 names1107 girl816 boy
These 1925 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
Calvin
Boy
France
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.
#152
June
Girl
English
June, the month
#171
Grant
Boy
English-speaking countries
Great; large
#228
Clayton
Boy
United Kingdom
From the clay town or settlement.
#310
Harvey
Boy
French
Battle worthy
#326
Cruz
Boy
Spain
cross
#329
Jay
Boy
American
jaybird
#381
Marcos
Boy
Spain
warlike
#476
Hasting
Boy
English
Old English
#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
Hal
Boy
English
dweller by the hall
#503
Alwayne
Girl
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#504
Kernell
Boy
American
victorious,
#504
Meada
Girl
Ireland
a strong one; a warrior
#504
Frederick
Boy
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#506
Stanleigh
Boy
English-speaking countries
stony meadow
#506
Floraida
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
flowered land
#507
Loriene
Girl
American
laurel
#507
Stokley
Boy
USA
From the tree stump.
#507
Earthy
Boy
English
Derived from the word 'earth', signifying a connection to the land or the natural world.
#508
Elladean
Girl
American
God's gift of light to the world
#508
Burness
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#510
Orlee
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
My light; Light; enlightenment
#510
Primitivo
Boy
Spain
primitive
#511
Maxine
Girl
England
Greatest
#514
Dorus
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Ovia
Girl
Africa
Born during a time of great change
#516
Annibale
Boy
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Imogene
Girl
American
Image
#518
Musetta
Girl
Italian
little muse or inspiration
#518
Mirriam
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
Wished-for child
#518
Dorth
Girl
Denmark
Dorothea, gift of God
#521
Marvene
Girl
American
From the sea
#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
Emedio
Boy
Italian
Rival, competitor
#527
Eldoris
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble and powerful
#529
Fonza
Boy
African
a skilled and knowledgeable person
#529
Learlene
Girl
American
Created name
#529
Bearl
Boy
American
bear-like
#532
Perlene
Girl
American
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#533
Walcie
Girl
American
Welshman or foreigner
#534
Dorace
Girl
American
A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.
#536
Arillia
Girl
American
Golden or glistening
#537
Delver
Boy
English-speaking countries
Digger or excavator
#537
Fordie
Girl
English-speaking countries
English
#537
Clodie
Girl
France
Glorious, renowned
#538
Conrad
Boy
Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel". This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany. It was also borne by several medieval German kings and dukes.
#538
Beaman
Boy
American
Son of the bee.
#539
Mearline
Girl
American
A modern name, possibly derived from 'Meara' meaning 'sea' or 'lake'.
#541
Bronko
Boy
Croatia
strong, brave
#542
Ciria
Girl
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#542
Medford
Boy
USA
A river crossing
#544
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
Wynelle
Girl
USA
Joyful friend.
#547
Bertelle
Girl
French-speaking regions
The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.
#549
Glenadine
Girl
English-speaking countries
Valley of the glen
#550
Genrose
Girl
American
a combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty
#550
Prebble
Girl
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'
#551
Etelvina
Girl
Spain
Spanish feminine form of ADALWIN.
#552
Selester
Unisex
American
Heavenly, celestial
#552
Vernelda
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
Annadell
Girl
American
graceful or favored by grace
#553
Kermet
Boy
American
Kermit
#553
Eugine
Boy
France
well-born
#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
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
Kellogg
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#559
Marzee
Girl
American
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
#559
Selig
Boy
Israel
happy, blessed
#559
Mon
Boy
Vietnam
literary
#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
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
Arwilla
Girl
American
Eagle
#566
Bibb
Boy
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
#567
Ershel
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#569
Chalmas
Boy
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#571
Elgin
Boy
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#571
Tomoko
Girl
Japan
child of wisdom
#571
Alanson
Boy
American
Son of Alan
#573
Ervin
Boy
Hungary
Hungarian
#573
Julio
Boy
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Willadene
Girl
American
A blend of William and Dena, meaning resolute protector
#574
Aldo
Boy
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
Rumell
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#575
Sylbia
Girl
Latin
From the woods
#575
Union
Boy
American
the state of being united or joined
#575
Olon
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#576
Ethylene
Girl
USA
Derived from the colorless gas, referring to 'ethene' and related to beauty.
#577
Marles
Girl
France
Of the sea
#578
Wilroy
Boy
American
will + royal
#578
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
Berdyne
Girl
France
Brave and daring
#586
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
Euguene
Boy
France
well-born; noble
#593
Mavis
Girl
England
a songbird or nightingale
#595
Kilbourne
Boy
English-speaking Countries
Old English
#596
Virble
Girl
Unknown
possibly a modern or invented name
#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
Hulan
Boy
China
Meaning 'an elegant man' or can imply 'a walk of grandeur' depending on its character formation.; Typically associated with the meaning 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#598
Ritamae
Girl
Philippines
unique and beloved
#598
Verneice
Girl
American
springlike, fresh
#598
Alick
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#599
Oby
Boy
Nigeria
God's will
#599
Seikichi
Boy
Japan
seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious
#599
Mosella
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.
#600
Lylis
Girl
American
Derived from the word lily, symbolizing purity and beauty.
#601
Jahala
Girl
Indian
One who is pure; Gift from God
#602
Clester
Unisex
American
A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.
#603
Berwick
Boy
United Kingdom
From the fortified settlement
#605
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
Levolia
Girl
American
Derived from the name 'Levi', often interpreted as 'joined' or 'attached.'
#608
Wana
Girl
Africa
desire
#608
Leeward
Boy
English-speaking countries
toward the direction away from the wind
#610
Pantalion
Boy
Greece
Of the sea
#612
Davis
Boy
American
son of David
#613
Mutt
Boy
American
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#613
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
Aruthur
Boy
English
bear; noble or courageous
#618
Margetta
Girl
Sweden
Perl
#618
Tamotsu
Boy
Japan
Defender; protector.
#618
Luvonia
Girl
American
Derived from 'love', meaning beloved
#619
Hillis
Boy
American
from the hill
#622
Sunao
Boy
Japan
honest, straightforward
#623
Rl
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Arcangela
Girl
Italy
Angel, messenger from God.
#625
Williford
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Guyneth
Girl
Wales
blessed, fortunate
#627
Freland
Boy
American
From the land of Frels
#629
darthy
Girl
American
Diminutive or variation of the name Darth
#631
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
Av
Boy
Israel
father
#636
Carmela
Girl
[Italian
Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.
#636
Osbon
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the Old English name Osbiorn, meaning 'divine bear'.
#636
Verge
Boy
French-speaking countries
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
#636
Bettymae
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#637
Dalphus
Boy
Greece
a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.
#637
Glendora
Girl
Scottish
Valley
#640
Tennis
Boy
English
Tennis
#641
Evadene
Girl
American
life
#642
Waveline
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#642
Armelda
Girl
Irish
Sorrow and steadfastness.
#643
Crestina
Girl
Latin America
Christ-like; derived from the name Cristina which means 'Christian'
#644
Theoria
Girl
Greek
contemplation; speculation; theory
#646
Amos
Boy
Hebrew
Carried by God
#647
Blon
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#647
Kazuyuki
Boy
Japanese
harmony and happiness
#647
Adgie
Unisex
American
A diminutive of the name Adelaide or Adeline, which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#648
Mamoru
Boy
Japan
to protect, to watch over
#648
Vidala
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#648
Elinar
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#649
Glenys
Girl
Wales
fair, purity
#649
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
Valder
Boy
Germanic
Ruler's strength
#651
Greenville
Boy
American
English
#652
Harlan
Boy
American
From the hare's land
#652
Jaseph
Boy
American
God will add
#652
Laster
Boy
American
one who lasts or endures
#653
Alphy
Boy
American
Germanic
#655
Estanislado
Boy
Spain
Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.
#657
Earldene
Girl
American
Noble woman
#658
Goldina
Girl
American
golden
#658
Waitman
Boy
American
Watchman
#658