Popular Baby Names 1929

Classic names that peaked in 1929 — now making a comeback.

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These 1929 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

God is gracious

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.

Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'

God is gracious.

Watchman, park keeper

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.

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

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

Beautiful fortress

English-speaking countries

Nativity, birth

wealthy guardian

Italian form of CONSTANS.

to be fruitful or productive

Clearing by the river bank

Derived from Carmelo, meaning 'garden,' or 'vineyard' in Spanish.; Often associated with the Virgin of Mount Carmel.

hunter; one who hunts

A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.

guardian of the people

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.

Short form of DONALD.

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

English-speaking countries

a fortified hill

Italian; Spanish

from the mouth of the Wey river

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

Belonging to the Lord

English-speaking countries

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.

Town by the hillside

Scottish Gaelic

English-speaking countries

noble and famous

A beloved name with deep roots

a beach or shore

Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'

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

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

seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious

Of the field; Mature, wise

English-speaking countries

Of the dark, hidden places

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.

bear; noble or courageous

from the city of Lancaster

Noble and ready

English-speaking countries

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

one who lives by a hovel

A beloved name with deep roots

City on the cliff

to establish or to settle

English-speaking countries

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

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

English-speaking countries

meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.

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'.

Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'

English-speaking countries

youthful; youthful one; youthful man

Ruler's strength

Brave lion; Lion-hearted

Famous throughout the land

An invented name, possibly related to Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'.

famous, bright, or shining

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from 'vancille', a habitational name denoting a place of origin.

Lion of the city

Diminutive of THOMAS.

English-speaking countries

harmonious, beautiful

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.

to be extreme; to desire

Variant of 'Earl', meaning nobleman

to fly, soar or achieve

Swedish, Norwegian and Lithuanian form of THOMAS.

A modern variation of the name Johnny, which is a diminutive form of John. John means 'Yahweh is gracious' in Hebrew.

Derived from the name Biagio, meaning 'stutterer, one who stutters' (from Latin 'blandus')

Noble and bright

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'Justinus,' meaning 'just, fair, or righteous.'

from the land of the Gaels

yellow; blond; golden

English-speaking countries

[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.

bear; a person from Berne

May refer to 'tuna' as the fish or could be a variation of a surname

English-speaking countries

Derived from a surname meaning 'from the land of tar' or 'farmstead where tar is found'

From the stream by the barn.

A surname turned first name; possibly meaning 'dweller at the hill'.

the name is derived from the Latin 'anemone', which refers to the flower name.

English-speaking countries

Bright or shining, noble

Shoji (将司) can mean 'commander' (将) and 'to rule' (司).

From a wide spring or stream

brave as a bear

More than glorious

From the fortress; a surname turned first name, originally from the Norman occupation of England

the dark-skinned one

little rock or harmony

a derivative of the word 'hostel' or 'foster'

Derived from the Gaelic surname 'O hEflinn', meaning 'descendant of Eflin'.

Derived from 'refuge', meaning 'shelter'

teru meaning 'shine' and お meaning 'man'); 輝男 (teru meaning 'radiance' and 男 meaning 'man')

To conquer, to win

English-speaking countries

Byres' town, cottage

A beloved name with deep roots

Royal descendant

An American place name, possibly derived from Old English meaning 'valley of the dale'.

fortuitous or prosperous

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive of the name William, meaning 'resolute protector'.

derived from the Latin name Priscillianus, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'

derived from Isidore, meaning 'gift of Isis'

English-speaking countries

Derived from the Old English 'gar' (spear) and 'wynn' (friend), meaning 'spear friend'.

From the linden tree hill

He who is from Gaeta

army protection

From the town on the river Clun.

Derived from a surname meaning 'to be brave'. It has resonances of strength.

French-speaking countries

Derived from the name 'Loup', meaning wolf.

A person who works on a ship; sailor

Means "white head" from the Welsh elements barr "head" and wyn "white".

Can mean 'light,' 'radiance,' or 'three.'

English-speaking countries

The color, derived from the fruit

of spring or new beginnings

Meaning not clearly defined; possibly derived from a creative or modern name formation

from the old town

Derived from a surname, meaning 'linden tree'.

English-speaking countries

A variant of Jared, meaning descend or to rule

well-born, noble