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