Popular Baby Names 1932

Classic names that peaked in 1932 — now making a comeback.

200 names927 girl573 boy
These 1932 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
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
Preston
Boy
United Kingdom
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#275
Manuel
Boy
Spain
God is with us
#333
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
Lionel
Boy
France
French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).
#496
Faye
Girl
France
fairy
#500
Merdice
Girl
English
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500
Dorella
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
Italian
#502
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
Rupert
Boy
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#509
Beaufort
Boy
France
Beautiful fortress
#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
Verdeen
Girl
English-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520
Elanda
Girl
American
a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
#521
Earna
Girl
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522
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
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
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
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
Aniceto
Boy
Italy
Italian; Spanish
#545
Meliton
Boy
Greece
Ancient Greek
#546
Glynice
Girl
Welsh
Fair or beautiful.
#550
Delfa
Girl
Spain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#551
Edieth
Girl
English-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552
Daphene
Girl
Greece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#554
Alvania
Girl
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
Wanell
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
Lorella
Girl
Italian
crown of laurel.
#561
Murtis
Girl
India
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561
Merdie
Girl
American
Brave and cherished.
#563
Flavil
Boy
Latin America
Golden or yellow.
#564
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
Beldon
Boy
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
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
Leverda
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582
Tilmer
Boy
Germanic
Germanic
#582
Vae
Girl
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Vermell
Girl
Spain
Catalan
#584
Johann
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
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
Games
Boy
English-speaking countries
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592
Relma
Girl
English
Dream
#593
Bunion
Boy
American
a foot deformity
#596
Raul
Boy
Spain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596
Boncile
Girl
South Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597
Irona
Girl
American
Strong and brave
#597
Marveen
Girl
American
of the sea
#600
Veneda
Girl
Russia
Slavic
#601
Alvernon
Boy
Old English
Elfin, noble
#602
Koleta
Girl
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
Thurma
Girl
American
Unknown
#604
Earstine
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605
Franklen
Boy
English-speaking countries
free man
#606
Lovis
Unisex
Sweden
Famous warrior
#606
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
Joanne
Girl
American
God is gracious
#614
Clytia
Girl
Greek
The one from Clytia
#618
Dalbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618
Audine
Girl
France
Little winged one; noble.
#619
Arturo
Boy
Italian
Arturo - courageous one
#621
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
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
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
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
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
Lorainne
Girl
[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
#639
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
Barara
Girl
American
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646
Rogie
Boy
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647
Floren
Boy
Latin
Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'
#650
Grete
Girl
Germanic
Pearl
#653
Hartsel
Boy
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655
Pearleen
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655
Barbro
Girl
Sweden
Foreigner
#656
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Thadis
Boy
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#657
Donaldá
Girl
Scotland
World ruler
#658
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
Ervene
Girl
English
plant life, green; fresh
#660
Maudra
Girl
American
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661
Leaon
Boy
American
lion
#662
Blondell
Girl
France
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#663
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
Maydean
Girl
American
May flower, maiden
#666
Roselea
Girl
American
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#667
Geneiva
Girl
Switzerland
Fair one; white wave
#668
Autra
Girl
Latvia
dawn
#671
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
Nancylou
Girl
American
Graceful and beloved
#674
Ethil
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675
Verlean
Girl
American
True spring
#675
Euleta
Girl
Greece
Derived from 'Eulalia', meaning sweet speaking or well-spoken
#676
Cubert
Boy
American
A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.
#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
Madrene
Girl
American
a form of 'Madelene' or 'Madeleine'
#684
Onell
Girl
English-speaking countries
Light, illumination
#684
Wardine
Girl
American
Possibly derived from 'warden', suggesting meanings such as guardian or protector.
#684
Alfred
Boy
England
Elf counsel
#685
Narvin
Boy
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686
Ernestene
Girl
American
serious or battle to the end
#687
Milvin
Boy
American
gracious protector
#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
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
Grethe
Girl
Denmark
Pearl
#698
Nellia
Girl
Italy
Light; Shining light
#699
Rolph
Boy
Germanic
famous wolf
#699
Rutha
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Salvador
Boy
Spain
Savior
#702
Youel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702
Hubbie
Girl
English-speaking countries
darling
#704
Rozine
Girl
Armenia
rose
#704
Bonell
Girl
France
fair, good, noble
#705
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
Nelwyn
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#716
Shogo
Boy
Japanese
to fly, soar or achieve
#716
Bettye
Girl
[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Dolorese
Girl
English-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719
Ivera
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719
Derrald
Boy
American
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720
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