Popular Baby Names 1925

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

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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.

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June, the month

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

Hebrew-speaking cultures

beautiful child or blessed child

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

a strong one; a warrior

Spanish-speaking countries

God's gift of light to the world

Hebrew-speaking countries

My light; Light; enlightenment

Born during a time of great change

little muse or inspiration

Hebrew-speaking countries

Wished-for child

Dorothea, gift of God

prophetess or oracle

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Noble and powerful

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

Glorious, renowned

A modern name, possibly derived from 'Meara' meaning 'sea' or 'lake'.

A beloved name with deep roots

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 combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty

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

Spanish feminine form of ADALWIN.

Heavenly, celestial

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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.

Resolute protector and God is gracious

Pomegranate; a jewel.

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

Well-born, noble

Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift

child of wisdom

A blend of William and Dena, meaning resolute protector

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the colorless gas, referring to 'ethene' and related to beauty.

From the fern hill

Brave and daring

Noble kind; May

child of law, child of reason

a songbird or nightingale

possibly a modern or invented name

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'

French-speaking countries

woman of the race

unique and beloved

springlike, fresh

Italian-speaking countries

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

Derived from the word lily, symbolizing purity and beauty.

One who is pure; Gift from God

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

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

Derived from 'love', meaning beloved

Angel, messenger from God.

blessed, fortunate

Diminutive or variation of the name Darth

intelligent, wise

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

Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Sorrow and steadfastness.

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

contemplation; speculation; theory

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

One who brings glory or is glorious

Noble child, child of nobility

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

A name of uncertain origin but reminiscent of names like 'Verena,' which can mean 'truth' or 'to be true'.

French-speaking countries

derived from 'Lydia', meaning 'from Lydia'

Derived from 'Eirene', meaning peace

Means "glory" in Latin. The name (first?) appeared in E. D. E. N. Southworth's novel 'Gloria' (1891) and subsequently in George Bernard Shaw's play 'You Never Can Tell' (1898).

the one who is of noble birth; one who is famed for her nobility

Gracious, favor

An invented name, possibly derived from 'Lurleen', meaning 'from the land of the laurel trees'.

child of wisteria

a modern variation of 'Maud' which means 'powerful battler'

to be steadfast

Spanish-speaking countries

Light or illumination

A beloved name with deep roots

noble strength; noble and strong

Innovatively created, possibly a combination of 'Ver' from Latin meaning 'green' and 'len' as a diminutive suffix.

English-speaking countries

The term Novice refers to someone who is new to a field or activity.

A modern feminine variation of Earl, meaning 'nobleman'

Glory, fame, renown

Life; to be wished for; Responder

spear or warrior

English-speaking countries

a variation of Eugenia, meaning well-born or noble

harmonious, beautiful

farmer, earthworker

Joyful child (和子)

From the surname of the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861-1931). This was a stage name that she got from the name of the city Melbourne, where she was born.

meaning 'faithful child' or 'trustworthy child'

Variant of Justine

A modern blend of names, possibly influenced by 'Lauren' or 'Lara'.

Modern variant of 'Maud'

English-speaking countries

Derived from Wilda, meaning 'wild' or 'untamed'.

peaceful; noble

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'delphin,' meaning dolphin.

A name derived from 'Alolua,' meaning 'a place of abundance'

Derived from 'Catherine', which means 'pure' or 'clear'.

A creative form of the name 'Chad' with feminine flair

English-speaking countries

Noble or strong

a blend name, possibly inspired by variants of names such as Oksana, or from omens and symbols.

From the Latin word for 'little arch' or 'archway'

May refer to 'little maiden' or 'girl'.

Bright, shining one

child of clarity

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Lucille, meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.

From the fern meadow

Variant of LAVERNE.

Dark, brown-haired

derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired

the luster or brightness

priceless or of inestimable worth

A diminutive of Marie, meaning 'beloved' or 'derived from Mary.'

a blend of 'Alma', meaning 'nurturing' and 'Marie', derived from 'Mary', meaning 'beloved'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the Latin 'liber,' meaning 'free'

English-speaking countries

Bitter, or beloved

follower of Dionysus

English-speaking countries

Unique or one of a kind

Spring-like, flourishing; Derived from the name 'Venetta'

A variant of the name Dorothy, which means 'gift of God'.

Noble, bright; the radiant one.

A beloved or precious one

Yarn or ribbon; A variant of the name Jeanette, referencing classic femininity

Derived from the word 'splendor', meaning 'magnificence' or 'brilliance'.

Fiery; burning; Seraph; angelic being