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
Girl
English-speaking countries
resolute protector
#428
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
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
Verdeen
Girl
English-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520
Earna
Girl
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522
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
Myrleen
Girl
American
My earth, my ocean
#536
Ladora
Girl
American
Beloved
#538
Johnell
Unisex
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#540
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Imogean
Girl
American
A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden
#542
Clydell
Unisex
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Shirleyann
Girl
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549
Glynice
Girl
Welsh
Fair or beautiful.
#550
Edieth
Girl
English-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552
Burna
Girl
English-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
#553
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
Colleene
Girl
Irish
victorious
#561
Lorella
Girl
Italian
crown of laurel.
#561
Murtis
Girl
India
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#561
Floretha
Girl
American
flower
#562
Etheline
Girl
French
noble
#563
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
Louan
Girl
French
Shining light
#574
Esperansa
Girl
Spain
Hope
#575
Dorma
Girl
English-speaking countries
to sleep
#577
Clairene
Girl
France
Clear
#579
Leverda
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582
Vae
Girl
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Vermell
Girl
Spain
Catalan
#584
Bobbe
Girl
American
God is my oath.
#589
Marclene
Girl
American
Little warrior
#590
Relma
Girl
English
Dream
#593
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
Koleta
Girl
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
Thurma
Girl
American
Unknown
#604
Earstine
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605
Areta
Girl
Greek
Excellence
#614
Joanne
Girl
American
God is gracious
#614
Luvera
Girl
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#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
Mikell
Unisex
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
Gerlean
Girl
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#624
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
Willistine
Girl
American
A blend of the names Will and Christine, suggesting strength and a follower of Christ.
#631
Beverlye
Girl
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#632
Geneal
Girl
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
Joyzelle
Girl
English
joyful, full of joy
#637
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
Marqueen
Girl
American
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
#641
Verene
Girl
English-speaking countries
True; Véritable
#642
Pearline
Girl
American
from the pear tree
#643
Rhodora
Girl
American
Latin
#644
Clady
Girl
American
lovely or beautiful girl
#645
Jeraldean
Girl
American
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
#645
Barara
Girl
American
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646
Benna
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#652
Grete
Girl
Germanic
Pearl
#653
Pearleen
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Donaldá
Girl
Scotland
World ruler
#658
Ervene
Girl
English
plant life, green; fresh
#660
Blondell
Girl
France
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#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
Normalee
Girl
American
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670
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
Marline
Girl
France
Little sea
#676
Enrica
Girl
Italy
ruler of the home
#682
Bernardine
Girl
France
brave as a bear
#683
Nanalee
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
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
Lubov
Girl
Russian
love
#695
Grethe
Girl
Denmark
Pearl
#698
Rutha
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Hubbie
Girl
English-speaking countries
darling
#704
Imagene
Girl
American
imagination or image
#713
Virga
Girl
Latin
maiden
#713
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Nelwyn
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#716
Bettye
Girl
[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718
Dolorese
Girl
English-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719
Ivera
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719
Virjean
Girl
American
Vibrant, Life-filled
#725
Waddie
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#728
Levona
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
Meaning 'white' or 'purity'.
#740
Freta
Girl
Spanish
Free woman
#745
Wilfreda
Girl
English-speaking countries
Desiring peace.
#749
Athlene
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
Bearnice
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
Maralou
Girl
USA
Bitter
#751
Dewilla
Girl
American
dew; the freshness of the morning
#752
Eluteria
Girl
Greece
freedom or liberty
#753
Dona
Girl
Spain
Variant of DONNA.
#754
Ofelia
Girl
Spain
helps
#758
Bernella
Girl
Italy
bear as a gift
#759
Doralene
Girl
American
Derived from the names Dora and Delene
#759
Maralynn
Girl
American
Derived from Mary and Lynn
#759
Ruthine
Girl
Hebrew
compassionate friend; derived from Ruth
#762
Easther
Girl
Biblical
Star; Rebirth
#764
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
Norna
Girl
Scotland
Old Norse
#783
Dorthey
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#784
Naomia
Girl
Kenya
Pleasantness
#786
Mignonette
Girl
French-speaking countries
little darling
#787
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
Dolorez
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
sorrow
#794
Liela
Girl
Latvia
Latvian
#794
Jerolene
Girl
American
Derived from a combination of the names 'Jere' and 'Lene', traditionally seen as a feminine variant.
#797
Ofilia
Girl
Spain
Spanish
#797
Cleta
Girl
Greek
glory
#801
Lorese
Girl
American
Laurel
#802
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
Ernesteen
Girl
English-speaking countries
seriousness
#806
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
Madlene
Girl
France
Of Magdala
#807
Nihla
Girl
Arabic
One who is beautiful.
#810
Mardene
Girl
American
a blend of 'Martha' and 'Doreen'
#814
Ethelrine
Girl
England
noble maiden
#815
Doretha
Girl
American
Gift; Variant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'
#816
Joeann
Girl
American
God is gracious; a combination of 'Jo' and 'Ann'.
#816
Estelee
Girl
American
A variant of the name Estelle, stemming from the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
#818
Julita
Girl
Spain
youthful, downy
#819
Sallee
Girl
American
variant of Sally, derived from Sarah, meaning 'princess'
#822
Marvell
Unisex
English
to marvel; wonder
#823
Rheata
Girl
American
Flowing like a stream
#823
Arlene
Girl
[English]
Variant of ARLINE.
#824
Jerldine
Girl
American
Lady of the spear
#825
Loral
Unisex
American
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#825
Almatine
Girl
Kazakhstan
Kazakh
#827
Carilyn
Girl
American
Combination of the names Carrie and Lynn, meaning ‘free man’ and ‘lake’ respectively
#827
Glena
Girl
English
valley
#827
Toleda
Girl
Spain
the city name, likely of Visigoth origin
#828
Charlaine
Girl
American
little Charles
#829
Earlean
Girl
American
Derived from the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.
#829
Glenice
Girl
Scottish
valley; glen
#832
Glendolyn
Girl
Welsh-speaking countries
valley of the blue flowers
#833
Audean
Girl
American
Thought to derive from the French name 'Aude' which means 'noble' or 'noble friend'.
#835
Gereline
Girl
American
A modern blend with no established meaning, possibly derived from Gertrude or Geraldine
#837
Meriel
Girl
Welsh
Sea of bitterness
#838
Lorice
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#840
Clotene
Girl
French-speaking countries
Clotene is associated with the word for 'famous' or 'notable'
#842
Levella
Girl
American
to rise, elevate
#842
Beneva
Girl
American
A variant of the name Geneva, which generally means 'juniper tree'.
#846
Beverle
Girl
English
Derived from the name of a town, meaning 'beaver stream'
#850