Popular Baby Names 1927

Classic names that peaked in 1927 — now making a comeback.

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These 1927 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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God is gracious

English-speaking countries

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.

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.

God is gracious

June, the month

English-speaking countries

From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important leader of the early Christian church.

From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.

God is gracious.

Watchman, park keeper

From the clay town or settlement.

Diminutive of JOHN. A famous bearer is American actor Johnny Depp (1963-).

Romanian and English form of LUCIANUS. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English.

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

dweller by the hall

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

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

a strong one; a warrior

English-speaking countries

From the tree stump.

Derived from the word 'earth', signifying a connection to the land or the natural world.

The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something

light, beautiful, or fairy maiden

Nativity, birth

Italian form of CONSTANS.

A beloved name with deep roots

little muse or inspiration

A beloved name with deep roots

Dorothea, gift of God

Clearing by the river bank

prophetess or oracle

hunter; one who hunts

guardian of the people

a skilled and knowledgeable person

Welshman or foreigner

Native American

Native American

A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.

English-speaking countries

Digger or excavator

Glorious, renowned

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.

Son of the bee.

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

English-speaking countries

a fortified hill

A beloved name with deep roots

from the mouth of the Wey river

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

From the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew.

Donard is derived from the Irish name 'Donard', which means 'world ruler' or 'chief'.

French-speaking regions

The name Bertelle is a diminutive form of 'Bertha', which means 'bright' or 'glorious'.

a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'

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

Belonging to the Lord

siren, message bearer

Arabic countries

Feminine form of SATURNINUS. This was the name of a legendary saint who was supposedly martyred in northern France.

God is my salvation

English-speaking countries

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'.

Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift

English form of RUDOLF, imported from Germany in the 19th century. Robert L. May used it in 1939 for his Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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

A beloved name with deep roots

a unique name likely derived from various influences.

Scottish Gaelic

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.

English-speaking countries

noble and famous

ford near a leaf-covered area

Who is like God?

A variant of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows' or 'pain' in Spanish, often associated with the Virgin Mary.'

Brave and daring

A beloved name with deep roots

a beach or shore

French feminine form of MARCELLINUS.

well-born; noble

a type of tree knot or burl; symbolizing strength and growth

a songbird or nightingale

English-speaking Countries

possibly a modern or invented name

Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'

a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road

Meaning 'an elegant man' or can imply 'a walk of grandeur' depending on its character formation.; Typically associated with the meaning 'brave' or 'heroic'.

English-speaking countries

Brilliant, radiant

seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious

Leafy; green bough.

Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.

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.

Of the field; Mature, wise

From the fortified settlement

Derived from the name 'Levi', often interpreted as 'joined' or 'attached.'

English-speaking countries

toward the direction away from the wind

bright or famous one

from Rome or Roman origin

Derived from the Germanic elements nord "north" and beraht "bright". This was the name of an 11th-century German saint who made many reforms within the church.

From Naples; a Neapolitan.

bear; noble or courageous

Derived from 'love', meaning beloved

Native American

a woman of the woods

English-speaking countries

variant form of the name Cleaver, meaning 'one who cleaves'

A beloved name with deep roots

one who lives by a hovel

A beloved name with deep roots

blessed, fortunate

From the land of Frels

grace, favor and a combination of Anna and Lynn.

City on the cliff

Diminutive or variation of the name Darth

From the marshy meadow

English-speaking countries

Derived from the Old English name Osbiorn, meaning 'divine bear'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.

Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).

The name can translate as 'circle' (円, en) and 'breathe' (生, sei), signifying 'to breathe life into wholeness' or 'to maintain balance'.

one who is blessed

English-speaking countries

wealthy guardian

Sorrow and steadfastness.

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

contemplation; speculation; theory

A beloved name with deep roots

harmony and happiness

to protect, to watch over

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

youthful; youthful one; youthful man

Ruler's strength

From the hare's land

one who lasts or endures

Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.