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Classic names that peaked in 1929 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1929

  • 1,568 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1929
  • 1,063 girl names and 734 boy names are associated with 1929
  • Names from 1929 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1927, 1928, 1930, 1931

Popular Girl Names 1929

142 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1929

#119
American
son of Harry
#153
Russia
God is gracious
#172
Spain
Dios salva
#192
Latin↑ Rising
Happy
#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
#435
English
English
#488
Romania↑ Rising
Latin
#496
France↑ Rising
French
#501
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
American
English
#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
#517
English
English
#518
Italy
Faithful, loyal
#518
American
Image
#520
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#521
American
English
#522
French
a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place
#524
Italy
Italian
#524
American
hunter; one who hunts
#525
American
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#529
Spanish
happy, fortunate
#533
Spain
Spanish
#534
American
English
#534
Native American
Native American
#536
American
My earth, my ocean
#538
American
English
#538
Germanic
German
#538
American
English
#538
American
Beloved
#540
English
noble
#540
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#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
#549
Japan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#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
#561
India
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#564
American
English
#566
American
English
#566
Germanic
German
#570
Italy
silvery
#571
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#572
Spanish
Spanish
#573
Hungary
Hungarian
#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
#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
#590
American
English
#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
Africa
desire
#612
American
bright or famous one
#612
Romania
from Rome or Roman origin
#614
Greek
Excellence
#614
Germanic
German
#616
Greek
Golden flower
#622
Italy
Noble and ready
#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
#631
American
Hawaiian
#635
Greece
Victory
#636
Spain
assistance
#638
Spain
protection
#638
English
bright, clear, famous
#638
American
Welsh
#638
American
a blend of 'Wanda' and 'Ethel'; wanderer
#640
Scottish
Valley
#641
Spain
one who is blessed
#642
English
wealthy guardian
#643
Irish
Sorrow and steadfastness.
#644
American
Latin
#646
Greek
contemplation; speculation; theory
#647
Hebrew
Carried by God
#650
English
English
#653
Germanic
Pearl
#656
Sweden
Foreigner
#661
American
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661
France
Famous throughout the land
#663
American
English
#668
Switzerland
Fair one; white wave
#668
Scotland
God is my oath
#671
American
English
#673
American
English
#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'.
#682
Italy
ruler of the home
#682
American
Light or illumination
#683
France
brave as a bear
#683
American
gift of God
#684
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
American
English
#685
England
Elf counsel
#687
American
serious or battle to the end
#689
France
Lion of the city
#690
American
Derived from the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#690
American
English
#692
Germanic
Germanic
#692
English
The term Novice refers to someone who is new to a field or activity.