Popular Baby Names 1927

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

200 names1039 girl780 boy
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.
Jack
Boy
English
God is gracious
#14
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
Ivan
Boy
Russia
God is gracious
#153
Felix
Boy
Latin
Happy
#192
Grant
Boy
English-speaking countries
Great; large
#228
Paul
Boy
[English
From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important leader of the early Christian church.
#256
King
Boy
[English]
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
#266
Zane
Boy
English
God is gracious.
#277
Warren
Boy
English
Watchman, park keeper
#306
Clayton
Boy
United Kingdom
From the clay town or settlement.
#310
Harvey
Boy
French
Battle worthy
#326
Jay
Boy
American
jaybird
#381
Johnny
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of JOHN. A famous bearer is American actor Johnny Depp (1963-).
#435
Marcos
Boy
Spain
warlike
#476
Lucian
Boy
Romania
Romanian and English form of LUCIANUS. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English.
#488
Burnell
Unisex
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#501
Aberham
Boy
Ethiopia
Father of many
#502
Hasting
Boy
English
Old English
#502
Hal
Boy
English
dweller by the hall
#503
Romaine
Unisex
[French
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
#503
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
Natividad
Unisex
Spain
Nativity, birth
#513
Costanzo
Boy
Italy
Italian form of CONSTANS.
#515
Dorus
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Wakefield
Boy
United Kingdom
Clearing by the river bank
#523
Theron
Boy
Greek
hunter; one who hunts
#524
Leward
Boy
American
guardian of the people
#528
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
Athel
Boy
English
noble
#540
Burchel
Boy
English-speaking countries
a fortified hill
#542
Bronko
Boy
Croatia
strong, brave
#542
Lorne
Boy
Scottish
Scottish
#544
Weymouth
Boy
United Kingdom
from the mouth of the Wey river
#545
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
Donard
Boy
Ireland
Donard is derived from the Irish name 'Donard', which means 'world ruler' or 'chief'.
#548
Selester
Unisex
American
Heavenly, celestial
#552
Kermet
Boy
American
Kermit
#553
Dominick
Boy
Italy
Belonging to the Lord
#554
Eugine
Boy
France
well-born
#554
Kellogg
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#559
Selig
Boy
Israel
happy, blessed
#559
Jessee
Unisex
English
Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift
#565
Rudolph
Boy
Germanic
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.
#566
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
Sammey
Boy
American
Heard by God
#572
Alanson
Boy
American
Son of Alan
#573
Ervin
Boy
Hungary
Hungarian
#573
Wilroy
Boy
American
will + royal
#578
Alvin
Boy
English-speaking countries
Noble friend
#582
Elmar
Boy
Germanic
noble and famous
#582
Leaford
Boy
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#582
Seamon
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#587
Lido
Boy
Italy
a beach or shore
#588
Euguene
Boy
France
well-born; noble
#593
Burl
Boy
American
a type of tree knot or burl; symbolizing strength and growth
#595
Kilbourne
Boy
English-speaking Countries
Old English
#596
Gayton
Boy
England
a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road
#597
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
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
Agripino
Boy
Italy
Of the field; Mature, wise
#604
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
Norbert
Boy
Germanic
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.
#614
Napolean
Boy
France
From Naples; a Neapolitan.
#616
Aruthur
Boy
English
bear; noble or courageous
#618
Calman
Boy
American
dog; companion
#618
Hillis
Boy
American
from the hill
#622
Cleaven
Boy
English-speaking countries
variant form of the name Cleaver, meaning 'one who cleaves'
#624
Rl
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Hoover
Boy
American
one who lives by a hovel
#626
Williford
Boy
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#626
Freland
Boy
American
From the land of Frels
#629
Clinton
Boy
American
City on the cliff
#630
Morley
Boy
England
From the marshy meadow
#634
Osbon
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the Old English name Osbiorn, meaning 'divine bear'.
#636
Dalphus
Boy
Greece
a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.
#637
Marvin
Boy
[English
Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).
#638
Maruin
Boy
Japan
The name can translate as 'circle' (円, en) and 'breathe' (生, sei), signifying 'to breathe life into wholeness' or 'to maintain balance'.
#639
Tennis
Boy
English
Tennis
#641
Amos
Boy
Hebrew
Carried by God
#647
Kazuyuki
Boy
Japanese
harmony and happiness
#647
Mamoru
Boy
Japan
to protect, to watch over
#648
Juell
Boy
English-speaking countries
youthful; youthful one; youthful man
#650
Paublo
Boy
Spain
small
#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
Estanislado
Boy
Spain
Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.
#657
Bonard
Boy
French
Good or kind
#661
Roland
Boy
France
Famous throughout the land
#661
Eules
Boy
American
An invented name, possibly related to Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'.
#662
Habert
Boy
Germanic
bright army; famous warrior
#665
Robey
Boy
English
famous, bright, or shining
#669
Elwin
Boy
English
Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.
#677
Otello
Boy
Italy
A beloved name with deep roots
#678
Aldean
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
Viviano
Boy
Italy
full of life, lively
#684
Vancil
Boy
American
Derived from 'vancille', a habitational name denoting a place of origin.
#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
Tommy
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of THOMAS.
#690
Leonard
Boy
Germanic
Germanic
#692
Hubert
Boy
Germanic
bright heart
#698
Archiebald
Boy
Scottish
genuine and bold
#702
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
Roddie
Boy
English-speaking countries
famous ruler
#706
Kazumi
Unisex
Japan
harmonious, beautiful
#709
Norman
Boy
[English
From an old Germanic byname meaning "northman", referring to a Viking. The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy.
#709
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
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
Tomas
Boy
Spain
Swedish, Norwegian and Lithuanian form of THOMAS.
#724
Burbon
Boy
French
A beloved name with deep roots
#725
Gordon
Boy
Scottish
Spacious fort
#728
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
Junior
Boy
American
Younger
#736
Justyn
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from 'Justinus,' meaning 'just, fair, or righteous.'
#737
Argyle
Unisex
Scotland
from the land of the Gaels
#740
Flavis
Boy
Italy
yellow; blond; golden
#742
Connell
Boy
Ireland
strong as a wolf
#746
Tillmon
Boy
American
From the farm
#746
Almos
Boy
Hungary
noble
#747
Booker
Boy
American
scribe, one who binds books
#747
Morten
Boy
Denmark
of Mars
#752
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
Conwell
Boy
American
A name meaning 'descendant of Conall'.
#756
Hallis
Boy
American
from the halls
#756
Cranford
Boy
United Kingdom
crow ford
#757
Vitus
Boy
[Ancient Roman]
Roman name which was derived from Latin vita "life". Saint Vitus was a child martyred in Sicily in the early 4th century. From an early date this name was confused with the Germanic name Wido.
#757
Lew
Boy
United Kingdom
famous warrior
#759
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
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
Enemencio
Boy
Spain
the name is derived from the Latin 'anemone', which refers to the flower name.
#772
Hearold
Boy
American
army ruler
#773
Seledonio
Boy
Spain
blessed
#777
Groves
Boy
England
Dweller by the grove or small wood
#778
Yoshinori
Boy
Japan
Good Law or Good Rule
#778
Dilbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
Bright or shining, noble
#779
Shoji
Boy
Japan
Shoji (将司) can mean 'commander' (将) and 'to rule' (司).
#782
Wilburne
Boy
United Kingdom
Willow stream
#784
Ithel
Boy
Wales
generous
#789
Hilry
Boy
American
cheerful, merry
#795
Bidwell
Boy
English
From a wide spring or stream
#798
South
Boy
American
From the south
#798
Zenos
Boy
Greece
gift of Zeus
#800
Dunn
Boy
Ireland
dark, brown
#806
Wenceslaus
Boy
Czech Republic
More than glorious
#807
Stanley
Boy
English
stony meadow
#808
Apolonio
Boy
Spain
of Apollo
#809
Morrey
Boy
United Kingdom
the dark-skinned one
#811
Masahiro
Boy
Japan
generous, prosperous, or noble
#811
Reuben
Boy
Hebrew
behold, a son
#811
Allan
Boy
Scotland
little rock or harmony
#812
Gladston
Boy
English-speaking Countries
A variation of the name Gladstone, meaning 'happy stone' or 'from the happy town'.
#813
Heywood
Boy
United Kingdom
hedge by the wood
#815
Method
Boy
Greek
a way, a procedure
#819
Melvin
Boy
English
mighty army
#822
Anteo
Boy
Italy
before
#823
Ostell
Boy
English
a derivative of the word 'hostel' or 'foster'
#827
Felis
Unisex
Latin
felis
#831
Lauris
Unisex
Latvia
laurel, victory
#832
Refujio
Boy
Mexico
Derived from 'refuge', meaning 'shelter'
#833
Teruo
Boy
Japan
teru meaning 'shine' and お meaning 'man'); 輝男 (teru meaning 'radiance' and 男 meaning 'man')
#834
Buron
Boy
American
To conquer, to win
#835