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.

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English-speaking countries

valley; church official

French form of NICHOLAS.

Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'

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'.

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

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.

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.

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

Golden or yellow.

Town by the hillside

from the Béaldan estate

Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'

God is gracious

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

English-speaking countries

a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.

a foot deformity

Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Of the dark, hidden places

English-speaking countries

Arturo - courageous one

from the city of Lancaster

From the lake by the woods

Noble and ready

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'.

from the fortress hill

A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.

Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'

Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.

to possess valor or strength

Brave lion; Lion-hearted

English-speaking countries

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

A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.

A beloved name with deep roots

variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'

gracious protector

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).

the one who is worthy of praise

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

Short form of ANACLETO.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

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

bear; a person from Berne

From the stream by the barn.

A surname turned first name; possibly meaning 'dweller at the hill'.

English-speaking countries

a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'

English-speaking countries

One who is set free from captivity or ransom

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

A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor

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.

English-speaking countries

Byres' town, cottage

Royal descendant

The one who has been denied

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

A beloved name with deep roots

German form of MOSES.

English-speaking countries

Diminutive of 'Dock', referring to a dock worker or one who lives by the dock.

A nickname for Samuel

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

Descendant of the fearless one

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

God will increase

A strong warrior

He who is from Gaeta

A beloved name with deep roots

From the town on the river Clun.

North town or village

a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'

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 beloved name with deep roots

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'.

Lion's strength

English-speaking countries

of the rose field

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

English-speaking countries

a diminutive form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'

a person who is cheerful or lively

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

rich and prosperous

God strengthens

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.

English-speaking countries

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

heged enclosure

from the leah or clearing

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A beloved name with deep roots

The one who is brave

A modern, invented name with no specific meaning but is sometimes seen as a variant of names like Loisel, which may relate to 'small or little.'