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Classic names that peaked in 1928 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1928

  • 1,613 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1928
  • 1,084 girl names and 771 boy names are associated with 1928
  • Names from 1928 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1926, 1927, 1929, 1930

Popular Girl Names 1928

146 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1928

#119
American
son of Harry
#152
France
English
#153
Russia
God is gracious
#172
Spain
Dios salva
#192
Latin↑ Rising
Happy
#228
American
Great; large
#256
Latin
Latin
#266
American
English
#275
American
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#277
American
God is gracious.
#306
American↑ Rising
Watchman, park keeper
#310
American
From the clay town or settlement.
#326
American↑ Rising
Battle worthy
#381
English
jaybird
#435
English
English
#488
Romania↑ Rising
Latin
#501
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
English
dweller by the hall
#503
French
French
#504
Ireland
Irish
#506
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#507
American
American
#507
American
laurel
#507
Spain
Fiery
#509
American
The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something
#509
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#510
American
English
#513
Spain
Nativity, birth
#518
American
Image
#518
Italian
little muse or inspiration
#520
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#521
American
English
#524
Italy
Italian
#524
American
From the sea
#524
American
hunter; one who hunts
#529
American
Created name
#533
Spain
Spanish
#534
American
English
#534
Native American
Native American
#536
American
A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.
#538
American
English
#538
France
Glorious, renowned
#538
Germanic
German
#540
English
noble
#541
American
A modern name, possibly derived from 'Meara' meaning 'sea' or 'lake'.
#544
English
Scottish
#544
American
Pearl
#545
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#546
American
Bringer of joy
#547
Spain
Spanish
#547
USA
Joyful friend.
#549
Japan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#550
English
English
#550
American
a combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty
#551
Spain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#552
Spain
Spanish
#552
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
Italy
Belonging to the Lord
#564
American
English
#566
American
English
#566
Germanic
German
#570
Italy
silvery
#571
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#573
Hungary
Hungarian
#574
American
A blend of William and Dena, meaning resolute protector
#575
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#577
USA
Derived from the colorless gas, referring to 'ethene' and related to beauty.
#578
France
From Lorraine
#578
France
Of the sea
#582
English
Noble friend
#582
Germanic
noble and famous
#582
Italy
Who is like God?
#583
Italy
wild horse
#584
American
gift of love
#585
American
English
#586
France
Brave and daring
#590
French↑ Rising
Latin
#591
American
Green or young
#595
English
a type of tree knot or burl; symbolizing strength and growth
#595
England↑ Rising
a songbird or nightingale
#596
Unknown
possibly a modern or invented name
#599
English
Brilliant, radiant
#600
Greece
Leafy; green bough.
#600
USA
Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.
#601
American
Derived from the word lily, symbolizing purity and beauty.
#601
Russia
Slavic
#602
Indian
Sanskrit
#607
Spain
flower
#607
Slavic countries
Slavic
#608
American
Derived from the name 'Levi', often interpreted as 'joined' or 'attached.'
#608
Africa
desire
#612
American
bright or famous one
#612
Romania
from Rome or Roman origin
#613
American
son of David
#614
Germanic
German
#616
Greek
Golden flower
#622
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#622
American
spring green
#623
Native American
a woman of the woods
#626
American
one who lives by a hovel
#627
Wales
blessed, fortunate
#630
Dutch
English
#630
English
City on the cliff
#631
American
English
#635
Greece
Victory
#636
Spain
assistance
#637
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#638
Spain
protection
#638
English
bright, clear, famous
#638
American
Welsh
#640
Scottish
Valley
#641
Spain
one who is blessed
#642
English
wealthy guardian
#643
Irish
Sorrow and steadfastness.
#644
Latin
Christ-like; derived from the name Cristina which means 'Christian'
#646
Greek
contemplation; speculation; theory
#647
Hebrew
Carried by God
#648
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#649
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#650
English
English
#656
Sweden
Foreigner
#660
Japan
Noble child, child of nobility
#661
American
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661
France
Famous throughout the land
#663
American
English
#668
Albania
blossom
#668
Switzerland
Fair one; white wave
#668
Scotland
God is my oath
#669
France
Derived from 'Eirene', meaning peace
#673
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#676
Greece
queen; empress; royal lady
#676
English
A blend of Irma and Gene, means 'universal' and 'noble'.
#677
English
Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.
#682
American
Light or illumination
#683
American
gift of God
#684
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
American
English
#686
American
French
#687
American
Innovatively created, possibly a combination of 'Ver' from Latin meaning 'green' and 'len' as a diminutive suffix.
#689
France
Lion of the city
#690
American
English
#692
Germanic
Germanic
#692
English
The term Novice refers to someone who is new to a field or activity.
#694
American
A modern feminine variation of Earl, meaning 'nobleman'
#695
American
English
#695
American
Glory, fame, renown