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
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 →
Calvin
BoyFrance
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
GirlEnglish
June, the month
#171 ↑
Grant
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Great; large
#228 ↓
Clayton
BoyUnited Kingdom
From the clay town or settlement.
#310 ↓
Harvey
BoyFrench
Battle worthy
#326 ↑
Cruz
BoySpain
cross
#329 ↓
Jay
BoyAmerican
jaybird
#381 →
Marcos
BoySpain
warlike
#476 ↓
Hasting
BoyEnglish
Old English
#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 →
Hal
BoyEnglish
dweller by the hall
#503 →
Alwayne
GirlAmerican
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#504 →
Kernell
BoyAmerican
victorious,
#504 →
Meada
GirlIreland
a strong one; a warrior
#504 →
Frederick
BoyGermanic
peaceful ruler
#506 ↓
Stanleigh
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
stony meadow
#506 →
Floraida
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
flowered land
#507 →
Loriene
GirlAmerican
laurel
#507 →
Stokley
BoyUSA
From the tree stump.
#507 →
Earthy
BoyEnglish
Derived from the word 'earth', signifying a connection to the land or the natural world.
#508 →
Elladean
GirlAmerican
God's gift of light to the world
#508 →
Burness
BoyScotland
Scottish
#510 →
Orlee
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
My light; Light; enlightenment
#510 →
Primitivo
BoySpain
primitive
#511 →
Maxine
GirlEngland
Greatest
#514 ↑
Dorus
BoyGreece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515 →
Ovia
GirlAfrica
Born during a time of great change
#516 →
Annibale
BoyItaly
Hanni's grace
#517 →
Imogene
GirlAmerican
Image
#518 →
Musetta
GirlItalian
little muse or inspiration
#518 →
Mirriam
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
Wished-for child
#518 →
Dorth
GirlDenmark
Dorothea, gift of God
#521 →
Marvene
GirlAmerican
From the sea
#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 →
Emedio
BoyItalian
Rival, competitor
#527 →
Eldoris
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble and powerful
#529 →
Fonza
BoyAfrican
a skilled and knowledgeable person
#529 →
Learlene
GirlAmerican
Created name
#529 →
Bearl
BoyAmerican
bear-like
#532 →
Perlene
GirlAmerican
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#533 →
Walcie
GirlAmerican
Welshman or foreigner
#534 →
Dorace
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.
#536 →
Arillia
GirlAmerican
Golden or glistening
#537 →
Delver
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Digger or excavator
#537 →
Fordie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
English
#537 →
Clodie
GirlFrance
Glorious, renowned
#538 →
Conrad
BoyGermanic
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
BoyAmerican
Son of the bee.
#539 →
Mearline
GirlAmerican
A modern name, possibly derived from 'Meara' meaning 'sea' or 'lake'.
#541 →
Bronko
BoyCroatia
strong, brave
#542 →
Ciria
GirlSpain
A beloved name with deep roots
#542 →
Medford
BoyUSA
A river crossing
#544 →
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 ↓
Wynelle
GirlUSA
Joyful friend.
#547 →
Bertelle
GirlFrench-speaking regions
The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.
#549 →
Glenadine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Valley of the glen
#550 →
Genrose
GirlAmerican
a combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty
#550 →
Prebble
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'
#551 →
Etelvina
GirlSpain
Spanish feminine form of ADALWIN.
#552 →
Selester
UnisexAmerican
Heavenly, celestial
#552 →
Vernelda
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#552 →
Annadell
GirlAmerican
graceful or favored by grace
#553 →
Kermet
BoyAmerican
Kermit
#553 →
Eugine
BoyFrance
well-born
#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 →
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 →
Kellogg
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#559 →
Marzee
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
#559 →
Selig
BoyIsrael
happy, blessed
#559 →
Mon
BoyVietnam
literary
#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 →
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 →
Arwilla
GirlAmerican
Eagle
#566 →
Bibb
BoyEnglish-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
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#569 →
Chalmas
BoyAmerican
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#571 →
Elgin
BoyScotland
Scottish Gaelic
#571 →
Tomoko
GirlJapan
child of wisdom
#571 →
Alanson
BoyAmerican
Son of Alan
#573 →
Ervin
BoyHungary
Hungarian
#573 →
Julio
BoySpain
youthful, downy
#573 ↓
Willadene
GirlAmerican
A blend of William and Dena, meaning resolute protector
#574 →
Aldo
BoyItaly
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575 →
Rumell
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#575 →
Sylbia
GirlLatin
From the woods
#575 →
Union
BoyAmerican
the state of being united or joined
#575 →
Olon
BoyNigeria
Yoruba
#576 →
Ethylene
GirlUSA
Derived from the colorless gas, referring to 'ethene' and related to beauty.
#577 →
Marles
GirlFrance
Of the sea
#578 →
Wilroy
BoyAmerican
will + royal
#578 →
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 →
Berdyne
GirlFrance
Brave and daring
#586 →
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 →
Euguene
BoyFrance
well-born; noble
#593 →
Mavis
GirlEngland
a songbird or nightingale
#595 ↑
Kilbourne
BoyEnglish-speaking Countries
Old English
#596 →
Virble
GirlUnknown
possibly a modern or invented name
#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 →
Hulan
BoyChina
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
GirlPhilippines
unique and beloved
#598 →
Verneice
GirlAmerican
springlike, fresh
#598 →
Alick
BoyScotland
Scottish
#599 →
Oby
BoyNigeria
God's will
#599 →
Seikichi
BoyJapan
seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious
#599 →
Mosella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.
#600 →
Lylis
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word lily, symbolizing purity and beauty.
#601 →
Jahala
GirlIndian
One who is pure; Gift from God
#602 →
Clester
UnisexAmerican
A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.
#603 →
Berwick
BoyUnited Kingdom
From the fortified settlement
#605 →
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 →
Levolia
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name 'Levi', often interpreted as 'joined' or 'attached.'
#608 →
Wana
GirlAfrica
desire
#608 →
Leeward
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
toward the direction away from the wind
#610 →
Pantalion
BoyGreece
Of the sea
#612 →
Davis
BoyAmerican
son of David
#613 ↓
Mutt
BoyAmerican
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#613 →
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 →
Aruthur
BoyEnglish
bear; noble or courageous
#618 →
Margetta
GirlSweden
Perl
#618 →
Tamotsu
BoyJapan
Defender; protector.
#618 →
Luvonia
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'love', meaning beloved
#619 →
Hillis
BoyAmerican
from the hill
#622 →
Sunao
BoyJapan
honest, straightforward
#623 →
Rl
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#624 →
Arcangela
GirlItaly
Angel, messenger from God.
#625 →
Williford
BoyUnited Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626 →
Guyneth
GirlWales
blessed, fortunate
#627 →
Freland
BoyAmerican
From the land of Frels
#629 →
darthy
GirlAmerican
Diminutive or variation of the name Darth
#631 →
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 →
Av
BoyIsrael
father
#636 →
Carmela
Girl[Italian
Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.
#636 →
Osbon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the Old English name Osbiorn, meaning 'divine bear'.
#636 →
Verge
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
#636 →
Bettymae
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#637 →
Dalphus
BoyGreece
a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.
#637 →
Glendora
GirlScottish
Valley
#640 →
Tennis
BoyEnglish
Tennis
#641 →
Evadene
GirlAmerican
life
#642 →
Waveline
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#642 →
Armelda
GirlIrish
Sorrow and steadfastness.
#643 →
Crestina
GirlLatin America
Christ-like; derived from the name Cristina which means 'Christian'
#644 →
Theoria
GirlGreek
contemplation; speculation; theory
#646 →
Amos
BoyHebrew
Carried by God
#647 →
Blon
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#647 →
Kazuyuki
BoyJapanese
harmony and happiness
#647 →
Adgie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive of the name Adelaide or Adeline, which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#648 →
Mamoru
BoyJapan
to protect, to watch over
#648 →
Vidala
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#648 →
Elinar
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#649 →
Glenys
GirlWales
fair, purity
#649 →
Elvern
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#651 →
Ladislava
GirlSlovakia
One who brings glory or is glorious
#651 →
Valder
BoyGermanic
Ruler's strength
#651 →
Greenville
BoyAmerican
English
#652 →
Harlan
BoyAmerican
From the hare's land
#652 ↑
Jaseph
BoyAmerican
God will add
#652 →
Laster
BoyAmerican
one who lasts or endures
#653 →
Alphy
BoyAmerican
Germanic
#655 →
Estanislado
BoySpain
Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.
#657 →
Earldene
GirlAmerican
Noble woman
#658 →
Goldina
GirlAmerican
golden
#658 →
Waitman
BoyAmerican
Watchman
#658 →