Popular Baby Names 1931
Classic names that peaked in 1931 — now making a comeback.
200 names912 girl586 boy
These 1931 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Jack
BoyEnglish
God is gracious
#14 →
Harrison
BoyAmerican
son of Harry
#119 →
Dean
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159 →
Max
BoyGermanic
greatest
#163 ↓
Jesus
BoySpain
Dios salva
#172 →
Nicolas
BoyFrance
French form of NICHOLAS.
#193 →
Richard
BoyEngland
Powerful ruler
#221 ↓
King
Boy[English]
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
#266 ↓
Preston
BoyUnited Kingdom
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#275 ↓
Zane
BoyEnglish
God is gracious.
#277 ↓
Warren
BoyEnglish
Watchman, park keeper
#306 ↑
Franklin
Boy[English]
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
#410 →
Pedro
BoySpanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#421 ↓
Willa
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
resolute protector
#428 ↓
Lucian
BoyRomania
Romanian and English form of LUCIANUS. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English.
#488 ↑
Lionel
BoyFrance
French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).
#496 ↑
Merdice
GirlEnglish
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500 →
Burnell
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#501 →
Donnabell
GirlAmerican
Lady; a combination of Donna (lady) and Belle (beautiful)
#502 →
Wilta
GirlGermanic
determination, strength
#503 →
Doraine
GirlAmerican
gift from God
#507 →
Ygnacia
GirlSpain
Fiery
#507 →
Clotee
GirlAmerican
The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something
#509 →
Rupert
BoyUnited Kingdom
Bright fame
#509 →
Beaufort
BoyFrance
Beautiful fortress
#510 →
Ellawee
GirlAmerican
light, beautiful, or fairy maiden
#510 →
Willma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolute protector
#511 →
Lyal
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
loyal
#512 →
Ebward
BoyEngland
wealthy guardian
#514 →
Arlita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Derived from Arlo, meaning fortified hill
#516 →
Coletha
GirlEnglish
victorious
#517 →
Ireatha
GirlEnglish
Possibly derived from 'Ira', meaning watchful, and 'Etha', meaning strength.
#517 →
Eutiquio
BoySpain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518 →
Fedelia
GirlItaly
Faithful, loyal
#518 →
Frumencio
BoySpain
to be fruitful or productive
#520 →
Elanda
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
#521 →
Madene
GirlFrench
a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place
#522 →
McDonald
BoyScotland
Scottish
#523 →
Carmello
BoyItaly
Derived from Carmelo, meaning 'garden,' or 'vineyard' in Spanish.; Often associated with the Virgin of Mount Carmel.
#524 →
Theron
BoyGreek
hunter; one who hunts
#524 →
Bettylu
GirlAmerican
Combination of Betty and Lou
#525 →
Clarince
BoyAmerican
A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.
#525 →
Francille
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#525 →
Roberto
BoyItaly
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of ROBERT. Saint Roberto Bellarmine was a 16th-century cardinal who is regarded as a Doctor of the Church.
#527 ↓
Leward
BoyAmerican
guardian of the people
#528 →
Felisita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
happy, fortunate
#529 →
Darrold
BoyEnglish
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#533 →
Madgline
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#533 →
Twilah
GirlAmerican
twilight
#534 →
Myrleen
GirlAmerican
My earth, my ocean
#536 →
Claranell
GirlAmerican
A combination of Clara and Nell, suggesting brightness and light.
#538 →
Don
Boy[English]
Short form of DONALD.
#538 →
Ladora
GirlAmerican
Beloved
#538 →
Johnell
UnisexAmerican
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#540 →
Imogean
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden
#542 →
Margy
GirlAmerican
Pearl
#544 →
Aniceto
BoyItaly
Italian; Spanish
#545 →
Faydell
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#545 →
Beva
GirlAmerican
Bringer of joy
#546 →
Meliton
BoyGreece
Ancient Greek
#546 →
Itsue
GirlJapan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#549 →
Delfa
GirlSpain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#551 →
Edieth
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552 →
Dominick
BoyItaly
Belonging to the Lord
#554 ↓
Murtis
GirlIndia
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561 →
Merdie
GirlAmerican
Brave and cherished.
#563 →
Cloudia
GirlItaly
of the clouds
#569 →
Lovic
BoyCroatia
wolf
#569 →
Olethia
GirlGreece
derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.
#569 →
Burlen
BoyEnglish
Town by the hillside
#570 →
Mardell
GirlAmerican
From the marsh valley
#570 →
Thames
BoyUnited Kingdom
Thedark river
#570 →
Dolories
GirlSpanish
Of sorrows or grief.; Variant of Dolores, which refers to the Virgin Mary and her sorrows.
#572 →
Esperansa
GirlSpain
Hope
#575 →
Larnell
BoyAmerican
Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'
#575 →
Dorma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
to sleep
#577 →
Alvin
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble friend
#582 →
Elmar
BoyGermanic
noble and famous
#582 →
Leverda
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582 →
Mickelena
GirlItaly
Who is like God?
#582 →
Tilmer
BoyGermanic
Germanic
#582 →
Miladeen
GirlAmerican
gift of love
#584 →
Vermell
GirlSpain
Catalan
#584 →
Dolorse
GirlAmerican
A variant of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows' or 'pain' in Spanish, often associated with the Virgin Mary.'
#585 →
Bobbe
GirlAmerican
God is my oath.
#589 →
Hartzel
BoyGermanic
Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'
#589 →
Marclene
GirlAmerican
Little warrior
#590 →
Verdelle
GirlAmerican
Green or young
#591 →
Relma
GirlEnglish
Dream
#593 →
Bunion
BoyAmerican
a foot deformity
#596 →
Irona
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
#597 →
Phyllis
GirlGreece
Leafy; green bough.
#600 →
Reber
GirlUSA
Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.
#600 →
Veneda
GirlRussia
Slavic
#601 →
Alvernon
BoyOld English
Elfin, noble
#602 →
Earstine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605 →
Franklen
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#606 →
Lovis
UnisexSweden
Famous warrior
#606 →
Flordia
GirlSpain
flower
#607 →
Jelene
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#607 →
Elward
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble guardian
#612 →
Areta
GirlGreek
Excellence
#614 →
Dorsel
BoyAmerican
Of the dark, hidden places
#614 →
Norbert
BoyGermanic
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.
#614 →
Clytia
GirlGreek
The one from Clytia
#618 →
Audine
GirlFrance
Little winged one; noble.
#619 →
Lancaster
BoyEnglish
from the city of Lancaster
#621 →
Marwood
BoyEngland
From the lake by the woods
#621 →
Alfonso
BoyItaly
Noble and ready
#622 →
Athie
GirlEnglish
pure; a name associated with life and resurrection; or the Hebrew word 'אתי' meaning 'to me'.
#622 →
Vernese
GirlAmerican
spring green
#622 →
Cleaven
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
variant form of the name Cleaver, meaning 'one who cleaves'
#624 →
Hoover
BoyAmerican
one who lives by a hovel
#626 →
Bubby
BoyAmerican
little brother; a term of endearment
#627 →
Cobert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629 →
Annalene
GirlDutch
grace, favor and a combination of Anna and Lynn.
#630 →
Dougald
BoyScotland
Dubhgall
#630 →
Ileta
GirlUnknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#631 →
Mauna
GirlAmerican
Hawaiian
#631 →
Estal
BoySpain
to establish or to settle
#632 →
Hurdis
BoyAmerican
Old English
#634 →
Nicanora
GirlGreece
Victory
#635 →
Socorro
GirlSpain
assistance
#636 →
Fernley
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.
#637 →
Joyzelle
GirlEnglish
joyful, full of joy
#637 →
Claryce
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
bright, clear, famous
#638 →
Marvin
Boy[English
Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).
#638 ↓
Waunell
GirlAmerican
a blend of 'Wanda' and 'Ethel'; wanderer
#638 →
Dathel
GirlAmerican
From the obscure 'Dath'
#639 →
Evanjelina
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
bearer of good news
#639 →
Maruin
BoyJapan
The name can translate as 'circle' (円, en) and 'breathe' (生, sei), signifying 'to breathe life into wholeness' or 'to maintain balance'.
#639 →
Edwardine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
wealthy guardian
#642 →
Burlin
BoyScottish
from the fortress hill
#643 →
Pearline
GirlAmerican
from the pear tree
#643 →
Rhodora
GirlAmerican
Latin
#644 →
Clady
GirlAmerican
lovely or beautiful girl
#645 →
Rogie
BoyAmerican
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647 →
Floren
BoyLatin
Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'
#650 →
Juell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
youthful; youthful one; youthful man
#650 →
Grete
GirlGermanic
Pearl
#653 →
Barbro
GirlSweden
Foreigner
#656 →
Noris
UnisexSpain
of the North
#657 →
Leonord
BoyGermanic
Brave lion; Lion-hearted
#658 →
Al
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659 →
Bonard
BoyFrench
Good or kind
#661 →
Maudra
GirlAmerican
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661 →
Leaon
BoyAmerican
lion
#662 →
Zelmadene
GirlAmerican
The name is believed to be a modern creation, deriving from various linguistic influences.
#663 →
Delrose
GirlAmerican
Of the rose
#666 →
Geneiva
GirlSwitzerland
Fair one; white wave
#668 →
Robey
BoyEnglish
famous, bright, or shining
#669 →
Jaunice
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Janice, which is a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#671 →
Bertena
GirlAmerican
a strong and brave warrior
#673 →
Ethil
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675 →
Basilisa
GirlGreece
queen; empress; royal lady
#676 →
Euleta
GirlGreece
Derived from 'Eulalia', meaning sweet speaking or well-spoken
#676 →
Irmagene
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A blend of Irma and Gene, means 'universal' and 'noble'.
#676 →
Otello
BoyItaly
A beloved name with deep roots
#678 →
Enrica
GirlItaly
ruler of the home
#682 →
Bernardine
GirlFrance
brave as a bear
#683 →
Clance
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#683 →
Dorthy
GirlAmerican
gift of God
#683 →
Aleeta
GirlAmerican
noble
#684 →
Donzetta
GirlItaly
a variant of the name Donata, meaning 'given' or 'gifted'.
#684 →
Vancil
BoyAmerican
Derived from 'vancille', a habitational name denoting a place of origin.
#684 →
Wardine
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'warden', suggesting meanings such as guardian or protector.
#684 →
Alfred
BoyEngland
Elf counsel
#685 →
Ernestene
GirlAmerican
serious or battle to the end
#687 →
Orlis
BoyAmerican
From the shore or the bank
#688 →
Orcella
GirlLatin
Little sea creature
#688 →
Bettey
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#690 →
Lonel
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'
#690 →
Leonard
BoyGermanic
Germanic
#692 ↓
Minnia
GirlAmerican
love, affection; small, dainty
#694 →
Bernadean
GirlAmerican
a combination of the names Bernice and Deanna
#695 →
Lubov
GirlRussian
love
#695 →
Norwin
BoyEnglish
Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).
#695 →
Murline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
sea or ocean
#697 →
Grethe
GirlDenmark
Pearl
#698 →
Hubert
BoyGermanic
bright heart
#698 →
Nellia
GirlItaly
Light; Shining light
#699 →
Rolph
BoyGermanic
famous wolf
#699 →
Rutha
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700 →
Salvador
BoySpain
Savior
#702 ↓
Youel
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702 →
Rozine
GirlArmenia
rose
#704 →
Bonell
GirlFrance
fair, good, noble
#705 →
Jeanettie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is gracious
#709 →
Norman
Boy[English
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.
#709 →
Darris
BoyAmerican
to be extreme; to desire
#710 →
Imagene
GirlAmerican
imagination or image
#713 →
Virga
GirlLatin
maiden
#713 →
Huburt
BoyGermanic
Bright heart
#714 →
Shogo
BoyJapanese
to fly, soar or achieve
#716 →
Bettye
Girl[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718 →
Dolorese
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719 →
Derrald
BoyAmerican
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720 →
Gordon
BoyScottish
Spacious fort
#728 →
Jhonie
BoyAmerican
A modern variation of the name Johnny, which is a diminutive form of John. John means 'Yahweh is gracious' in Hebrew.
#728 →
Valjean
GirlFrance
Son of the valley.
#728 →