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.
Willa
Girl
English-speaking countries
resolute protector
#428
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
Ellawee
Girl
American
light, beautiful, or fairy maiden
#510
Willma
Girl
English-speaking countries
Resolute protector
#511
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
Fedelia
Girl
Italy
Faithful, loyal
#518
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
Bettylu
Girl
American
Combination of Betty and Lou
#525
Francille
Girl
American
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#525
Felisita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
happy, fortunate
#529
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
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
Faydell
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#545
Beva
Girl
American
Bringer of joy
#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
Murtis
Girl
India
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561
Merdie
Girl
American
Brave and cherished.
#563
Cloudia
Girl
Italy
of the clouds
#569
Olethia
Girl
Greece
derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.
#569
Mardell
Girl
American
From the marsh valley
#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
Dorma
Girl
English-speaking countries
to sleep
#577
Leverda
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582
Mickelena
Girl
Italy
Who is like God?
#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
Marclene
Girl
American
Little warrior
#590
Verdelle
Girl
American
Green or young
#591
Relma
Girl
English
Dream
#593
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
Earstine
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605
Lovis
Unisex
Sweden
Famous warrior
#606
Flordia
Girl
Spain
flower
#607
Jelene
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#607
Areta
Girl
Greek
Excellence
#614
Clytia
Girl
Greek
The one from Clytia
#618
Audine
Girl
France
Little winged one; noble.
#619
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
Annalene
Girl
Dutch
grace, favor and a combination of Anna and Lynn.
#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
Nicanora
Girl
Greece
Victory
#635
Socorro
Girl
Spain
assistance
#636
Joyzelle
Girl
English
joyful, full of joy
#637
Claryce
Girl
English-speaking countries
bright, clear, famous
#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
Edwardine
Girl
English-speaking countries
wealthy guardian
#642
Pearline
Girl
American
from the pear tree
#643
Rhodora
Girl
American
Latin
#644
Clady
Girl
American
lovely or beautiful girl
#645
Grete
Girl
Germanic
Pearl
#653
Barbro
Girl
Sweden
Foreigner
#656
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Maudra
Girl
American
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661
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
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
Enrica
Girl
Italy
ruler of the home
#682
Bernardine
Girl
France
brave as a bear
#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
Wardine
Girl
American
Possibly derived from 'warden', suggesting meanings such as guardian or protector.
#684
Ernestene
Girl
American
serious or battle to the end
#687
Orcella
Girl
Latin
Little sea creature
#688
Bettey
Girl
American
Derived from the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#690
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
Murline
Girl
English-speaking countries
sea or ocean
#697
Grethe
Girl
Denmark
Pearl
#698
Nellia
Girl
Italy
Light; Shining light
#699
Rutha
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700
Rozine
Girl
Armenia
rose
#704
Bonell
Girl
France
fair, good, noble
#705
Jeanettie
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is gracious
#709
Imagene
Girl
American
imagination or image
#713
Virga
Girl
Latin
maiden
#713
Bettye
Girl
[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718
Dolorese
Girl
English-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719
Valjean
Girl
France
Son of the valley.
#728
Waddie
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#728
Crisanta
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
golden flower
#735
Argyle
Unisex
Scotland
from the land of the Gaels
#740
Coella
Girl
American
A form of Colette or Nicole, meaning 'victorious'.
#741
Duveen
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#745
Bearnice
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
Maralou
Girl
USA
Bitter
#751
Eluteria
Girl
Greece
freedom or liberty
#753
Dona
Girl
Spain
Variant of DONNA.
#754
Ertha
Girl
United Kingdom
Earth
#757
Bernella
Girl
Italy
bear as a gift
#759
Ruthine
Girl
Hebrew
compassionate friend; derived from Ruth
#762
norinne
Girl
Ireland
light, bright
#763
Arvetta
Girl
American
Possibly derived from the name Arveta, connoting the meaning of 'noble' or 'precious'.
#765
Dolline
Girl
Ireland
Dark haired
#765
Glenna
Girl
[Scottish
Feminine form of GLENN.
#769
Altermease
Girl
American
Alternate choice, derivative of 'Altermus' which signifies a new beginning or change
#772
Jerralee
Girl
American
A modern name that likely blends elements from other names.
#775
Floydia
Girl
American
Flowing, or to flow
#776
Perilla
Girl
Latin America
A name referencing a type of plant in the mint family.
#777
Melinee
Girl
English-speaking countries
Melinee is often regarded as a variation of Melanie, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'black'.; In the French context, it has been associated with sweetness and charm.
#778
Wannell
Girl
American
Welsh origin; variation of the name 'Juanita'
#778
Valoy
Girl
Spain
strong, healthy
#780
Beverlee
Girl
American
beaver stream
#783
Norna
Girl
Scotland
Old Norse
#783
Dorthey
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#784
Naomia
Girl
Kenya
Pleasantness
#786
Bettsy
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is my oath
#789
Maratha
Girl
India
a warrior class, symbolizing strength and honor
#789
Consuella
Girl
Spain
to console or comfort
#790
Doris
Girl
Greece
From the ancient Greek name Δωρις (Doris) which meant "Dorian woman". The Dorians were a Greek tribe who occupied the Peloponnese starting in the 12th century BC.
#792
Dolorez
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
sorrow
#794
Liela
Girl
Latvia
Latvian
#794
Omalee
Girl
Indian
from the heart
#794
Jerolene
Girl
American
Derived from a combination of the names 'Jere' and 'Lene', traditionally seen as a feminine variant.
#797
Verdella
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#799
Drucella
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#803
Loreda
Girl
American
Derived from the name 'Lourdes', meaning 'from the mountain' or 'the one who is from the place of the Virgin Mary'
#803
Ive
Unisex
Dutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#804
Bernell
Unisex
American
brave as a bear
#805
Verian
Girl
English-speaking countries
a form of the name Veronica, which means 'true image'
#805
Wylodine
Girl
American
A variant of the name Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'.
#806
Earline
Girl
American
A diminutive or variation of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'.
#807
Mardene
Girl
American
a blend of 'Martha' and 'Doreen'
#814
Luree
Girl
American
Derived from 'Lura', meaning cheerful or light-hearted
#815
Doretha
Girl
American
Gift; Variant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'
#816
Estelee
Girl
American
A variant of the name Estelle, stemming from the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
#818
Sallee
Girl
American
variant of Sally, derived from Sarah, meaning 'princess'
#822
Jerldine
Girl
American
Lady of the spear
#825
Toleda
Girl
Spain
the city name, likely of Visigoth origin
#828
Earlean
Girl
American
Derived from the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.
#829
Burdie
Girl
American
The name Burdie is often seen as a diminutive of the name 'Birdie', which itself can imply something that is lively and
#832
Glenice
Girl
Scottish
valley; glen
#832
Audean
Girl
American
Thought to derive from the French name 'Aude' which means 'noble' or 'noble friend'.
#835
Dorthula
Girl
Latin
gift of God
#836
Gereline
Girl
American
A modern blend with no established meaning, possibly derived from Gertrude or Geraldine
#837
Tomasina
Girl
Italy
Aramaic
#837
Florrine
Girl
Latin
Blossoming, flourishing
#839
Cleoma
Girl
Greek
Glory, fame.
#840
Lorice
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#840
Levella
Girl
American
to rise, elevate
#842
Rosenia
Girl
Italy
Rose garden
#845
Beverle
Girl
English
Derived from the name of a town, meaning 'beaver stream'
#850
Gloriette
Girl
France
little glory
#853
Lorrine
Girl
France
from Lorraine
#857
Videll
Unisex
USA
A variant of the name Videl, often associated with life or vitality
#858
Lovern
Unisex
American
beloved one
#859
Uneeda
Girl
American
You Need A
#860
Eduviges
Girl
Spain
rich in war
#862
Billie
Unisex
American
A diminutive of the name William, meaning 'resolute protector'.
#865
Garnieta
Girl
American
derived from the name Garnet, symbolizing the deep red gemstone
#865
Patsye
Girl
American
noble; patrician
#865
Geraleen
Girl
American
Variant of Geraldine; Ruler with a spear
#867
Geraldine
Girl
American
Spear ruler
#868
Arbutis
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#870
Joretta
Girl
American
derived from the name 'Joretta', potentially a diminutive of 'Jorene', which is a variant of 'Jora', meaning 'to be a blessing'.
#872
Elbira
Girl
Spain
Joyful
#873
Altee
Girl
USA
A unique or creative form of the name 'Alty' or 'Althea', which can mean 'healer'
#874
Ardele
Girl
English-speaking countries
strong and noble
#874
Murleen
Girl
American
a variation of the Irish name Maire, which means 'star of the sea'.
#875
Welma
Girl
American
Germanic
#878
Neomia
Girl
American
New moon
#881
Elfriede
Girl
Germanic
elf strength
#882
Lajune
Girl
French
the moon
#882
Marianna
Girl
Italy
Combination of MARIA and ANNA. It has been confused with the Roman name MARIANA to the point that it is no longer easy to separate the two forms. It is sometimes also used as a Latinized form of MARIAMNE.
#885
Vaneta
Girl
Romania
Gift from God
#885
Vicey
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#888