Popular Baby Names 1926

Classic names that peaked in 1926 — now making a comeback.

200 names1078 girl824 boy

These 1926 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

Hebrew-speaking cultures

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

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

a strong one; a warrior

God's gift of light to the world

Nativity, birth

Born during a time of great change

little muse or inspiration

A beloved name with deep roots

Dorothea, gift of God

prophetess or oracle

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Noble and powerful

Welshman or foreigner

Native American

Native American

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'.

Derived from the Germanic name 'Benedict', meaning 'blessed'.

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

Spanish feminine form of ADALWIN.

Heavenly, celestial

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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'.

A modern invented name, possibly a form of 'Jo' meaning 'God is gracious'.

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.

Brave and daring

French feminine form of MARCELLINUS.

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'

springlike, fresh

English-speaking countries

Brilliant, radiant

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.'

bright or famous one

from Rome or Roman origin

Derived from 'love', meaning beloved

Native American

a woman of the woods

blessed, fortunate

Diminutive or variation of the name Darth

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

A beloved name with deep roots

one who is blessed

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

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Noble child, child of nobility

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

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

A beloved name with deep roots

child of wisteria

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

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Life; to be wished for; Responder

spear or warrior

Unique or invented name

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'

A name derived from the Latin word for 'pleasant' or 'delightful'

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 variant of Geneva, which means 'juniper'

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

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.

derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired

the luster or brightness

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

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

follower of Dionysus

English-speaking countries

Unique or one of a kind

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

Derived from Magdalen, meaning 'of Magdala' or 'tower'

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

Feminine form of RAMÓN. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by Helen Hunt Jackson's novel 'Ramona' (1884), as well as several subsequent movies based on the book.

Noble, bright; the radiant one.

A beloved or precious one

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

Fiery; burning; Seraph; angelic being

A diminutive of 'Rosalie', meaning 'rose'.

someone who is fragrant

English-speaking countries

Fair one, noble.

A beloved name with deep roots

springlike, fresh

one who is favored or valued

Derived from 'myrtle,' a plant that symbolizes love, beauty, and fertility

born during the time of war