Popular Baby Names 1931

Classic names that peaked in 1931 — now making a comeback.

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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.

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God is gracious

English-speaking countries

valley; church official

French form of NICHOLAS.

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

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.

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

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

Beautiful fortress

English-speaking countries

wealthy guardian

derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'

to be fruitful or productive

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'.

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of ROBERT. Saint Roberto Bellarmine was a 16th-century cardinal who is regarded as a Doctor of the Church.

guardian of the people

a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'

Short form of DONALD.

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

Italian; Spanish

Belonging to the Lord

Town by the hillside

Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'

English-speaking countries

noble and famous

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

a foot deformity

English-speaking countries

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.

from the city of Lancaster

From the lake by the woods

Noble and ready

English-speaking countries

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

one who lives by a hovel

little brother; a term of endearment

English-speaking countries

Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.

to establish or to settle

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'.

from the fortress hill

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

English-speaking countries

Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.

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.

From the shore or the bank

Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'

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

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

to fly, soar or achieve

Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern variation of the name Sebron, possibly meaning 'agitated' or 'restless'

English-speaking countries

Wagon maker; a craftsman

Noble and bright

English-speaking countries

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

from the land of the Gaels

yellow; blond; golden

Short form of ANACLETO.

English-speaking countries

An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'

[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

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

Dutch-speaking countries

brave as a bear

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

from the place of the oak trees

English-speaking countries

Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest

loud, boisterous

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

Spanish form of HERACLIUS.

Derived from 'refuge', meaning 'shelter'

English-speaking countries

Byres' town, cottage

A beloved name with deep roots

Royal descendant

A variant of the name Videl, often associated with life or vitality

A beloved name with deep roots

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

derived from Isidore, meaning 'gift of Isis'

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

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

The name Wandell is often interpreted as a variant of the surname 'Wendell', which may derive from the Old High German '

The name means 'hope.'; Derived from 'sperare,' meaning 'to hope.'

A strong warrior

He who is from Gaeta

A beloved name with deep roots

From the town on the river Clun.

From Θαδδαιος (Thaddaios), the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It is possibly derived from a word meaning "heart", but it may in fact be an Aramaic form of a Greek name such as Θεοδωρος (see THEODORE).

God has favored

rose town or valley

Derived from 'Le Moine', meaning 'the monk'.

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

from the land by the sea; sea

the one who loves

English-speaking countries

a variant of 'Hervé', meaning 'warrior' or 'battle'

a variation of the name Oscar, which means 'God's spear' or 'divine strength'.

from the daffodil

a variant of 'Omer', meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing'.

English-speaking countries

one who is noble or nobleman

Sacred name or sacred writing

A beloved name with deep roots

a person from a hill

Old English speaking regions

Rule of the spear

a person who is cheerful or lively

derived from the Hebrew name 'Lethal' meaning 'deadly' or 'dead'.

A beloved name with deep roots

rich and prosperous

ascension, rising, or ascent

Noble; courageous

A variant of Teófilo, which means 'God's friend'.

of Laurentum, laurel

Variant of ALFONSO.

Mouth of the river.

Derived from Old English, meaning 'birch meadow'.

From an English surname, either NORRIS (1) or NORRIS (2).

English-speaking countries

lake in the woods

English-speaking countries

Spearman; open land

A battlement or crenel.; A fortified tower.

A meaningful name with English roots