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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June, the month

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

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

a strong one; a warrior

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

little muse or inspiration

A beloved name with deep roots

Dorothea, gift of God

prophetess or oracle

Welshman or foreigner

Native American

Native American

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

Glorious, renowned

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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'.

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

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

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

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.

Who is like God?

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

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'

English-speaking countries

Brilliant, radiant

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.

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

grace, favor and a combination of Anna and Lynn.

Diminutive or variation of the name Darth

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Noble child, child of nobility

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

queen; empress; royal lady

English-speaking countries

A blend of Irma and Gene, means 'universal' and 'noble'.

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

English-speaking countries

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

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

harmonious, beautiful

farmer, earthworker

Joyful child (和子)

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

Spanish-speaking countries

from the land of the Gaels

Derived from 'delphin,' meaning dolphin.

A form of Colette or Nicole, meaning 'victorious'.

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

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

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

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

From the fern meadow

Variant of LAVERNE.

derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired

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

strong, healthy

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

follower of Dionysus

English-speaking countries

Unique or one of a kind

From the ancient Greek name Δωρις (Doris) which meant "Dorian woman". The Dorians were a Greek tribe who occupied the Peloponnese starting in the 12th century BC.

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 diminutive of 'Rosalie', meaning 'rose'.

someone who is fragrant

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

springlike, fresh

Derived from 'Lura', meaning cheerful or light-hearted

one who is favored or valued

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

born during the time of war

A combination of Ivy and the suffix -line

wonderful, marvelous

Derived from the name Leanne, with a prefix creating a unique twist.