Popular Baby Names 1930

Classic names that peaked in 1930 — now making a comeback.

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These 1930 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

English-speaking countries

valley; church official

French form of NICHOLAS.

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

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

English-speaking countries

resolute protector

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

Lady; a combination of Donna (lady) and Belle (beautiful)

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something

Beautiful fortress

light, beautiful, or fairy maiden

English-speaking countries

Nativity, birth

wealthy guardian

Italian form of CONSTANS.

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from Arlo, meaning fortified hill

Possibly derived from 'Ira', meaning watchful, and 'Etha', meaning strength.

Faithful, loyal

to be fruitful or productive

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place

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

Combination of Betty and Lou

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

A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.

guardian of the people

Spanish-speaking countries

happy, fortunate

A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.

Native American

Native American

My earth, my ocean

A combination of Clara and Nell, suggesting brightness and light.

Short form of DONALD.

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

English-speaking countries

a fortified hill

A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden

Italian; Spanish

A beloved name with deep roots

from the mouth of the Wey river

Derived from the Germanic name 'Benedict', meaning 'blessed'.

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

a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'

From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.

English-speaking countries

Prosperous in war

Belonging to the Lord

Idol, statue representation of a deity.

Brave and cherished.

A modern invented name, possibly a form of 'Jo' meaning 'God is gracious'.

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.

derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.

Town by the hillside

From the marsh valley

Of sorrows or grief.; Variant of Dolores, which refers to the Virgin Mary and her sorrows.

Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

noble and famous

Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.

Who is like God?

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

A beloved name with deep roots

a beach or shore

God is my oath.

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

French feminine form of MARCELLINUS.

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

English-speaking countries

Brilliant, radiant

Leafy; green bough.

Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.

Of the field; Mature, wise

Slavic countries

bright or famous one

English-speaking countries

from Rome or Roman origin

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.

from the city of Lancaster

From the lake by the woods

Noble and ready

pure; a name associated with life and resurrection; or the Hebrew word 'אתי' meaning 'to me'.

Native American

a woman of the woods

English-speaking countries

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

one who lives by a hovel

grace, favor and a combination of Anna and Lynn.

City on the cliff

{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'

to establish or to settle

English-speaking countries

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

English-speaking countries

bright, clear, famous

Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).

a blend of 'Wanda' and 'Ethel'; wanderer

English-speaking countries

bearer of good news

The name can translate as 'circle' (円, en) and 'breathe' (生, sei), signifying 'to breathe life into wholeness' or 'to maintain balance'.

one who is blessed

English-speaking countries

wealthy guardian

from the fortress hill

lovely or beautiful girl

A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.

Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'

English-speaking countries

youthful; youthful one; youthful man

Brave lion; Lion-hearted

Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'

The name is believed to be a modern creation, deriving from various linguistic influences.

Fair one; white wave

famous, bright, or shining

Derived from the name Janice, which is a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

a strong and brave warrior

A beloved name with deep roots

queen; empress; royal lady

Derived from 'Eulalia', meaning sweet speaking or well-spoken

English-speaking countries

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

A beloved name with deep roots

ruler of the home

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of the name Donata, meaning 'given' or 'gifted'.

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

Possibly derived from 'warden', suggesting meanings such as guardian or protector.

serious or battle to the end

Derived from the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'

Diminutive of THOMAS.

a combination of the names Bernice and Deanna

A beloved name with deep roots

Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).

English-speaking countries

Light; Shining light

Hebrew-speaking countries

friend; companion