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
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
Hal
Boy
English
dweller by the hall
#503
Kernell
Boy
American
victorious,
#504
Frederick
Boy
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#506
Stanleigh
Boy
English-speaking countries
stony meadow
#506
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
Burness
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#510
Primitivo
Boy
Spain
primitive
#511
Dorus
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Annibale
Boy
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Tice
Boy
Germanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
#524
Bascomb
Boy
England
Old English
#526
Emedio
Boy
Italian
Rival, competitor
#527
Fonza
Boy
African
a skilled and knowledgeable person
#529
Bearl
Boy
American
bear-like
#532
Delver
Boy
English-speaking countries
Digger or excavator
#537
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
Bronko
Boy
Croatia
strong, brave
#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
Selester
Unisex
American
Heavenly, celestial
#552
Kermet
Boy
American
Kermit
#553
Eugine
Boy
France
well-born
#554
Kellogg
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#559
Selig
Boy
Israel
happy, blessed
#559
Mon
Boy
Vietnam
literary
#560
Walbert
Boy
Germanic
Valiant and bright
#562
Silvestro
Boy
Italian
from the forest
#564
Jessee
Unisex
English
Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift
#565
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
Alanson
Boy
American
Son of Alan
#573
Ervin
Boy
Hungary
Hungarian
#573
Julio
Boy
Spain
youthful, downy
#573
Aldo
Boy
Italy
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
#575
Union
Boy
American
the state of being united or joined
#575
Olon
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#576
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
Tadao
Boy
Japan
loyal, correct
#589
Euguene
Boy
France
well-born; noble
#593
Kilbourne
Boy
English-speaking Countries
Old English
#596
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
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
Alick
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#599
Oby
Boy
Nigeria
God's will
#599
Seikichi
Boy
Japan
seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious
#599
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
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
Aruthur
Boy
English
bear; noble or courageous
#618
Tamotsu
Boy
Japan
Defender; protector.
#618
Hillis
Boy
American
from the hill
#622
Sunao
Boy
Japan
honest, straightforward
#623
Rl
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Williford
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Freland
Boy
American
From the land of Frels
#629
Morley
Boy
England
From the marshy meadow
#634
Jual
Boy
Indonesia
To sell
#635
Av
Boy
Israel
father
#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
Dalphus
Boy
Greece
a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.
#637
Tennis
Boy
English
Tennis
#641
Amos
Boy
Hebrew
Carried by God
#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
Elvern
Boy
English-speaking countries
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#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
Waitman
Boy
American
Watchman
#658
Roland
Boy
France
Famous throughout the land
#661
Thurl
Boy
American
a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'
#661
Eules
Boy
American
An invented name, possibly related to Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'.
#662
Elwell
Boy
England
Ella's spring or well
#662
Alphee
Boy
American
Derived from the name Alpheus, meaning 'the changing' or 'the flowing'.
#665
Habert
Boy
Germanic
bright army; famous warrior
#665
Mellon
Boy
American
Friend
#665
Delno
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
Of the swamp or marsh
#666
Alwood
Boy
English
Old English
#673
Elwin
Boy
English
Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.
#677
Emmitte
Boy
English
Truthful
#678
Aldean
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
Prather
Boy
American
One who lives near the prairies
#684
Viviano
Boy
Italy
full of life, lively
#684
Verlen
Unisex
American
Innovatively created, possibly a combination of 'Ver' from Latin meaning 'green' and 'len' as a diminutive suffix.
#687
Napoleon
Boy
France
Lion of the city
#689
Selwyn
Boy
England
friend's spring or stream
#693
Mikio
Boy
Japan
mighty or strong man
#698
Archiebald
Boy
Scottish
genuine and bold
#702
Lusiano
Boy
Italy
'Light' or 'illuminated' (derived from 'Luciano', from Latin 'Lucius').
#704
Rural
Boy
English-speaking countries
Relating to the countryside; rustic
#704
Echol
Boy
American
Echo; a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.
#705
Kazumi
Unisex
Japan
harmonious, beautiful
#709
Gervase
Boy
English-speaking countries
spear servant
#711
Zearl
Boy
American
Variant of 'Earl', meaning nobleman
#711
Oyd
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#714
Cliford
Boy
English-speaking countries
ford by a cliff
#715
Alco
Boy
Japan
noble and kind
#718
Voris
Boy
Greece
Vóros) meaning 'the northern wind'; Derived from a word meaning 'to dwell or to reside'
#719
Truette
Boy
USA
True estate or property
#720
Otway
Boy
England
from the estate of Otta
#721
Rex
Boy
[English]
From Latin rex "king". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
#723
Vaso
Boy
Bulgaria
Bulgarian
#723
Burbon
Boy
French
A beloved name with deep roots
#725
Biaggio
Boy
Italy
Derived from the name Biagio, meaning 'stutterer, one who stutters' (from Latin 'blandus')
#729
Osamu
Boy
Japan
to be serenely settled or to be at peace
#729
Nobuyuki
Boy
Japan
From Japanese 信 (nobu) meaning "trust" and 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
#731
Emitte
Boy
Latin
to send forth, to issue forth
#736
Junior
Boy
American
Younger
#736
Carmelo
Boy
Italian
the garden of God
#738
Rix
Boy
American
Ruler's estate
#741
Connell
Boy
Ireland
strong as a wolf
#746
Tillmon
Boy
American
From the farm
#746
Whitford
Boy
United Kingdom
White ford
#746
Almos
Boy
Hungary
noble
#747
Booker
Boy
American
scribe, one who binds books
#747
Walace
Boy
American
Scottish
#747
Kanji
Boy
Japanese
Chinese characters'
#749
Ylario
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
A variation of Ilario, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
#752
Burie
Boy
Ethiopia
a name associated with happiness.
#753
Caeser
Boy
Latin
hairy
#755
Florent
Boy
France
Flourishing, prosperous.
#755
Conwell
Boy
American
A name meaning 'descendant of Conall'.
#756
Hallis
Boy
American
from the halls
#756
Cranford
Boy
United Kingdom
crow ford
#757
Tunny
Boy
American
May refer to 'tuna' as the fish or could be a variation of a surname
#761
Koon
Boy
American
to express joy or happiness
#763
Alphe
Boy
Greece
From the river Alpheus
#764
Orvile
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old French
#764
Alburn
Boy
American
from the old English meaning 'white' or 'blonde'
#765
Rozel
Boy
France
rose garden
#765
Dowd
Boy
Ireland
Dark, black, or a descendant of the dark-haired one
#768
Tarlton
Boy
English
Derived from a surname meaning 'from the land of tar' or 'farmstead where tar is found'
#769
Oman
Boy
Arabic
An ancient country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
#770
Verley
Unisex
American
From the fern meadow
#770
Lavern
Unisex
[English]
Variant of LAVERNE.
#771
Olindo
Boy
Italy
affectionate one
#771
Burnette
Unisex
American
Dark, brown-haired
#772
Seledonio
Boy
Spain
blessed
#777
Euless
Boy
USA
near the water
#778
Groves
Boy
England
Dweller by the grove or small wood
#778
Yoshinori
Boy
Japan
Good Law or Good Rule
#778
Gus
Boy
American
Magnus - great
#782
Shoji
Boy
Japan
Shoji (将司) can mean 'commander' (将) and 'to rule' (司).
#782
Hurlie
Boy
American
Variation of the name Hurley, which means 'sea tide'
#784
Wilburne
Boy
United Kingdom
Willow stream
#784
Ithel
Boy
Wales
generous
#789
Milbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
strong will
#789
Hilry
Boy
American
cheerful, merry
#795
Santos
Boy
Spain
Means "saints" in Spanish.
#795
Calbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
Bald; From the bald person's estate
#797
Bidwell
Boy
English
From a wide spring or stream
#798
South
Boy
American
From the south
#798
Zenos
Boy
Greece
gift of Zeus
#800
Stanley
Boy
English
stony meadow
#808
Masahiro
Boy
Japan
generous, prosperous, or noble
#811
Reuben
Boy
Hebrew
behold, a son
#811
Gladston
Boy
English-speaking Countries
A variation of the name Gladstone, meaning 'happy stone' or 'from the happy town'.
#813
Mertin
Boy
English-speaking countries
of Mars
#813
Heywood
Boy
United Kingdom
hedge by the wood
#815
Method
Boy
Greek
a way, a procedure
#819
Anteo
Boy
Italy
before
#823
Murell
Boy
English
Derived from Old French 'Muriel', meaning 'sea-bright'.
#825
Russel
Boy
American
Red-haired
#825
Ostell
Boy
English
a derivative of the word 'hostel' or 'foster'
#827
Coma
Unisex
American
A state of deep unconsciousness; a sleep-like state
#831
Felis
Unisex
Latin
felis
#831
Lauris
Unisex
Latvia
laurel, victory
#832
Teruo
Boy
Japan
teru meaning 'shine' and お meaning 'man'); 輝男 (teru meaning 'radiance' and 男 meaning 'man')
#834