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
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 ↓
Preston
BoyUnited Kingdom
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#275 ↓
Manuel
BoySpain
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
BoySpanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#421 ↓
Willa
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
resolute protector
#428 ↓
Lionel
BoyFrance
French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).
#496 ↑
Faye
GirlFrance
fairy
#500 ↑
Merdice
GirlEnglish
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500 →
Dorella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
Italian
#502 →
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 →
Rupert
BoyUnited Kingdom
Bright fame
#509 →
Beaufort
BoyFrance
Beautiful fortress
#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 →
Verdeen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520 →
Elanda
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
#521 →
Earna
GirlIrish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522 →
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 →
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 ↓
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 →
Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#542 →
Aniceto
BoyItaly
Italian; Spanish
#545 →
Meliton
BoyGreece
Ancient Greek
#546 →
Glynice
GirlWelsh
Fair or beautiful.
#550 →
Delfa
GirlSpain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#551 →
Edieth
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552 →
Daphene
GirlGreece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#554 →
Alvania
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#555 →
Wanell
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#557 →
Lorella
GirlItalian
crown of laurel.
#561 →
Murtis
GirlIndia
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561 →
Merdie
GirlAmerican
Brave and cherished.
#563 →
Flavil
BoyLatin America
Golden or yellow.
#564 →
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 →
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
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 →
Leverda
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582 →
Tilmer
BoyGermanic
Germanic
#582 →
Vae
GirlAmerican
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584 →
Vermell
GirlSpain
Catalan
#584 →
Johann
BoyGermanic
God is gracious
#588 →
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 →
Games
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592 →
Relma
GirlEnglish
Dream
#593 →
Bunion
BoyAmerican
a foot deformity
#596 →
Raul
BoySpain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596 ↓
Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597 →
Irona
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
#597 →
Marveen
GirlAmerican
of the sea
#600 →
Veneda
GirlRussia
Slavic
#601 →
Alvernon
BoyOld English
Elfin, noble
#602 →
Koleta
GirlPoland
victorious, glory
#604 →
Thurma
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#604 →
Earstine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605 →
Franklen
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#606 →
Lovis
UnisexSweden
Famous warrior
#606 →
Jelene
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#607 →
Elward
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble guardian
#612 →
Areta
GirlGreek
Excellence
#614 →
Dorsel
BoyAmerican
Of the dark, hidden places
#614 →
Joanne
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#614 →
Clytia
GirlGreek
The one from Clytia
#618 →
Dalbert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618 →
Audine
GirlFrance
Little winged one; noble.
#619 →
Arturo
BoyItalian
Arturo - courageous one
#621 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Lorainne
Girl[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
#639 →
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 →
Barara
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646 →
Rogie
BoyAmerican
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647 →
Floren
BoyLatin
Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'
#650 →
Grete
GirlGermanic
Pearl
#653 →
Hartsel
BoyEnglish
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655 →
Pearleen
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655 →
Barbro
GirlSweden
Foreigner
#656 →
Noris
UnisexSpain
of the North
#657 →
Thadis
BoyGreek
to possess valor or strength
#657 →
Donaldá
GirlScotland
World ruler
#658 ↓
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 →
Ervene
GirlEnglish
plant life, green; fresh
#660 →
Maudra
GirlAmerican
Variant of Maud, meaning 'mighty in battle'
#661 →
Leaon
BoyAmerican
lion
#662 →
Blondell
GirlFrance
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#663 →
Zelmadene
GirlAmerican
The name is believed to be a modern creation, deriving from various linguistic influences.
#663 →
Delrose
GirlAmerican
Of the rose
#666 →
Maydean
GirlAmerican
May flower, maiden
#666 →
Roselea
GirlAmerican
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#667 →
Geneiva
GirlSwitzerland
Fair one; white wave
#668 →
Autra
GirlLatvia
dawn
#671 →
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 →
Nancylou
GirlAmerican
Graceful and beloved
#674 →
Ethil
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675 →
Verlean
GirlAmerican
True spring
#675 →
Euleta
GirlGreece
Derived from 'Eulalia', meaning sweet speaking or well-spoken
#676 →
Cubert
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.
#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 →
Madrene
GirlAmerican
a form of 'Madelene' or 'Madeleine'
#684 →
Onell
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Light, illumination
#684 →
Wardine
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'warden', suggesting meanings such as guardian or protector.
#684 →
Alfred
BoyEngland
Elf counsel
#685 →
Narvin
BoyU.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686 →
Ernestene
GirlAmerican
serious or battle to the end
#687 →
Milvin
BoyAmerican
gracious protector
#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 →
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 →
Grethe
GirlDenmark
Pearl
#698 →
Nellia
GirlItaly
Light; Shining light
#699 →
Rolph
BoyGermanic
famous wolf
#699 →
Rutha
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Salvador
BoySpain
Savior
#702 ↓
Youel
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702 →
Hubbie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
darling
#704 →
Rozine
GirlArmenia
rose
#704 →
Bonell
GirlFrance
fair, good, noble
#705 →
Darris
BoyAmerican
to be extreme; to desire
#710 →
Imagene
GirlAmerican
imagination or image
#713 →
Virga
GirlLatin
maiden
#713 →
Huburt
BoyGermanic
Bright heart
#714 →
Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#716 →
Shogo
BoyJapanese
to fly, soar or achieve
#716 →
Bettye
Girl[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718 →
Granderson
BoyAmerican
Son of Grand
#718 →
Dolorese
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719 →
Ivera
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719 →
Derrald
BoyAmerican
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720 →
Jhonie
BoyAmerican
A modern variation of the name Johnny, which is a diminutive form of John. John means 'Yahweh is gracious' in Hebrew.
#728 →