Popular Baby Names 1933
Classic names that peaked in 1933 — now making a comeback.
200 names962 girl568 boy
These 1933 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
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
resolute protector
#428 ↓
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 →
Willma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolute protector
#511 →
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 →
Fedelia
GirlItaly
Faithful, loyal
#518 →
Verdeen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520 →
Earna
GirlIrish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522 →
Madene
GirlFrench
a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place
#522 →
Bettylu
GirlAmerican
Combination of Betty and Lou
#525 →
Francille
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#525 →
Felisita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
happy, fortunate
#529 →
Madgline
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#533 →
Myrleen
GirlAmerican
My earth, my ocean
#536 →
Ladora
GirlAmerican
Beloved
#538 →
Johnell
UnisexAmerican
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#540 →
Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
#541 →
Imogean
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden
#542 →
Clydell
UnisexAmerican
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547 →
Shirleyann
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549 →
Glynice
GirlWelsh
Fair or beautiful.
#550 →
Edieth
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552 →
Burna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
#553 →
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 →
Colleene
GirlIrish
victorious
#561 →
Lorella
GirlItalian
crown of laurel.
#561 →
Murtis
GirlIndia
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561 →
Floretha
GirlAmerican
flower
#562 →
Etheline
GirlFrench
noble
#563 →
Merdie
GirlAmerican
Brave and cherished.
#563 →
Cloudia
GirlItaly
of the clouds
#569 →
Olethia
GirlGreece
derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.
#569 →
Mardell
GirlAmerican
From the marsh valley
#570 →
Dolories
GirlSpanish
Of sorrows or grief.; Variant of Dolores, which refers to the Virgin Mary and her sorrows.
#572 →
Louan
GirlFrench
Shining light
#574 →
Esperansa
GirlSpain
Hope
#575 →
Dorma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
to sleep
#577 →
Clairene
GirlFrance
Clear
#579 →
Leverda
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582 →
Vae
GirlAmerican
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584 →
Vermell
GirlSpain
Catalan
#584 →
Bobbe
GirlAmerican
God is my oath.
#589 →
Marclene
GirlAmerican
Little warrior
#590 →
Relma
GirlEnglish
Dream
#593 →
Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597 →
Irona
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
#597 →
Marveen
GirlAmerican
of the sea
#600 →
Koleta
GirlPoland
victorious, glory
#604 →
Thurma
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#604 →
Earstine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605 →
Areta
GirlGreek
Excellence
#614 →
Joanne
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#614 →
Luvera
GirlAmerican
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614 →
Clytia
GirlGreek
The one from Clytia
#618 →
Audine
GirlFrance
Little winged one; noble.
#619 →
Athie
GirlEnglish
pure; a name associated with life and resurrection; or the Hebrew word 'אתי' meaning 'to me'.
#622 →
Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623 →
Gerlean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#624 →
Ileta
GirlUnknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#631 →
Mauna
GirlAmerican
Hawaiian
#631 →
Willistine
GirlAmerican
A blend of the names Will and Christine, suggesting strength and a follower of Christ.
#631 →
Beverlye
GirlEnglish
dweller by the beaver stream
#632 →
Geneal
GirlAmerican
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635 →
Joyzelle
GirlEnglish
joyful, full of joy
#637 →
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 →
Marqueen
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
#641 →
Verene
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
True; Véritable
#642 →
Pearline
GirlAmerican
from the pear tree
#643 →
Rhodora
GirlAmerican
Latin
#644 →
Clady
GirlAmerican
lovely or beautiful girl
#645 →
Jeraldean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
#645 →
Barara
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646 →
Benna
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#652 →
Grete
GirlGermanic
Pearl
#653 →
Pearleen
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655 →
Noris
UnisexSpain
of the North
#657 →
Donaldá
GirlScotland
World ruler
#658 ↓
Ervene
GirlEnglish
plant life, green; fresh
#660 →
Blondell
GirlFrance
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#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 →
Normalee
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670 →
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 →
Marline
GirlFrance
Little sea
#676 →
Enrica
GirlItaly
ruler of the home
#682 →
Bernardine
GirlFrance
brave as a bear
#683 →
Nanalee
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 →
Ernestene
GirlAmerican
serious or battle to the end
#687 →
Orcella
GirlLatin
Little sea creature
#688 →
Bettey
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#690 →
Minnia
GirlAmerican
love, affection; small, dainty
#694 →
Lubov
GirlRussian
love
#695 →
Grethe
GirlDenmark
Pearl
#698 →
Rutha
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Hubbie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
darling
#704 →
Imagene
GirlAmerican
imagination or image
#713 →
Virga
GirlLatin
maiden
#713 →
Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
#714 →
Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#716 →
Bettye
Girl[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718 →
Dolorese
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719 →
Ivera
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719 →
Virjean
GirlAmerican
Vibrant, Life-filled
#725 →
Waddie
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#728 →
Levona
GirlHebrew-speaking regions
Meaning 'white' or 'purity'.
#740 →
Freta
GirlSpanish
Free woman
#745 →
Wilfreda
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Desiring peace.
#749 →
Athlene
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#750 →
Bearnice
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#750 →
Maralou
GirlUSA
Bitter
#751 →
Dewilla
GirlAmerican
dew; the freshness of the morning
#752 →
Eluteria
GirlGreece
freedom or liberty
#753 →
Dona
GirlSpain
Variant of DONNA.
#754 →
Ofelia
GirlSpain
helps
#758 →
Bernella
GirlItaly
bear as a gift
#759 →
Doralene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the names Dora and Delene
#759 →
Maralynn
GirlAmerican
Derived from Mary and Lynn
#759 →
Ruthine
GirlHebrew
compassionate friend; derived from Ruth
#762 →
Easther
GirlBiblical
Star; Rebirth
#764 →
Arvetta
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from the name Arveta, connoting the meaning of 'noble' or 'precious'.
#765 →
Dolline
GirlIreland
Dark haired
#765 →
Glenna
Girl[Scottish
Feminine form of GLENN.
#769 →
Altermease
GirlAmerican
Alternate choice, derivative of 'Altermus' which signifies a new beginning or change
#772 →
Jerralee
GirlAmerican
A modern name that likely blends elements from other names.
#775 →
Floydia
GirlAmerican
Flowing, or to flow
#776 →
Perilla
GirlLatin America
A name referencing a type of plant in the mint family.
#777 →
Melinee
GirlEnglish-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
GirlAmerican
Welsh origin; variation of the name 'Juanita'
#778 →
Norna
GirlScotland
Old Norse
#783 →
Dorthey
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#784 →
Naomia
GirlKenya
Pleasantness
#786 →
Mignonette
GirlFrench-speaking countries
little darling
#787 →
Bettsy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#789 →
Maratha
GirlIndia
a warrior class, symbolizing strength and honor
#789 →
Consuella
GirlSpain
to console or comfort
#790 →
Dolorez
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
sorrow
#794 →
Liela
GirlLatvia
Latvian
#794 →
Jerolene
GirlAmerican
Derived from a combination of the names 'Jere' and 'Lene', traditionally seen as a feminine variant.
#797 →
Ofilia
GirlSpain
Spanish
#797 →
Cleta
GirlGreek
glory
#801 →
Lorese
GirlAmerican
Laurel
#802 →
Drucella
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#803 →
Loreda
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name 'Lourdes', meaning 'from the mountain' or 'the one who is from the place of the Virgin Mary'
#803 →
Ive
UnisexDutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#804 →
Bernell
UnisexAmerican
brave as a bear
#805 →
Ernesteen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
seriousness
#806 →
Wylodine
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'.
#806 →
Earline
GirlAmerican
A diminutive or variation of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'.
#807 →
Madlene
GirlFrance
Of Magdala
#807 →
Nihla
GirlArabic
One who is beautiful.
#810 →
Mardene
GirlAmerican
a blend of 'Martha' and 'Doreen'
#814 →
Ethelrine
GirlEngland
noble maiden
#815 →
Doretha
GirlAmerican
Gift; Variant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'
#816 →
Joeann
GirlAmerican
God is gracious; a combination of 'Jo' and 'Ann'.
#816 →
Estelee
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Estelle, stemming from the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
#818 →
Julita
GirlSpain
youthful, downy
#819 →
Sallee
GirlAmerican
variant of Sally, derived from Sarah, meaning 'princess'
#822 →
Marvell
UnisexEnglish
to marvel; wonder
#823 →
Rheata
GirlAmerican
Flowing like a stream
#823 →
Arlene
Girl[English]
Variant of ARLINE.
#824 →
Jerldine
GirlAmerican
Lady of the spear
#825 →
Loral
UnisexAmerican
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#825 →
Almatine
GirlKazakhstan
Kazakh
#827 →
Carilyn
GirlAmerican
Combination of the names Carrie and Lynn, meaning ‘free man’ and ‘lake’ respectively
#827 →
Glena
GirlEnglish
valley
#827 →
Toleda
GirlSpain
the city name, likely of Visigoth origin
#828 →
Charlaine
GirlAmerican
little Charles
#829 →
Earlean
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.
#829 →
Glenice
GirlScottish
valley; glen
#832 →
Glendolyn
GirlWelsh-speaking countries
valley of the blue flowers
#833 →
Audean
GirlAmerican
Thought to derive from the French name 'Aude' which means 'noble' or 'noble friend'.
#835 →
Gereline
GirlAmerican
A modern blend with no established meaning, possibly derived from Gertrude or Geraldine
#837 →
Meriel
GirlWelsh
Sea of bitterness
#838 →
Lorice
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#840 →
Clotene
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Clotene is associated with the word for 'famous' or 'notable'
#842 →
Levella
GirlAmerican
to rise, elevate
#842 →
Beneva
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Geneva, which generally means 'juniper tree'.
#846 →
Beverle
GirlEnglish
Derived from the name of a town, meaning 'beaver stream'
#850 →