Popular Baby Names 1934
Classic names that peaked in 1934 — now making a comeback.
200 names967 girl539 boy
These 1934 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Dean
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159 →
Max
BoyGermanic
greatest
#163 ↓
Nicolas
BoyFrance
French form of NICHOLAS.
#193 →
Manuel
BoySpain
God is with us
#333 ↓
Pablo
BoySpanish
small, humble
#378 →
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 ↓
Faye
GirlFrance
fairy
#500 ↑
Merdice
GirlEnglish
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500 →
Dorella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
Italian
#502 →
Wilta
GirlGermanic
determination, strength
#503 →
Wyonne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Blessed
#505 →
Charl
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#508 →
Daralene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#508 →
Willma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolute protector
#511 →
Rosemarie
GirlGermanic
Rosemarie
#512 →
Arlita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Derived from Arlo, meaning fortified hill
#516 →
Coletha
GirlEnglish
victorious
#517 →
Eutiquio
BoySpain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518 →
Omma
GirlSouth Korea
Mother (엄마)
#520 →
Verdeen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520 →
Shirline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright as the sun
#521 →
Earna
GirlIrish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522 →
McDonald
BoyScotland
Scottish
#523 →
Bettylu
GirlAmerican
Combination of Betty and Lou
#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 ↓
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 →
Kather
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535 →
Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
#537 →
Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
#541 →
Imogean
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden
#542 →
Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#542 →
Meliton
BoyGreece
Ancient Greek
#546 →
Clydell
UnisexAmerican
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547 →
Deotha
GirlIndian
goddess
#547 →
Glennwood
BoyAmerican
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#548 →
Shirleyann
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549 →
Therdore
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave one
#549 →
Glynice
GirlWelsh
Fair or beautiful.
#550 →
Edieth
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Prosperous in war
#552 →
Burna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
#553 →
Clata
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'clay'
#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 →
Herschal
BoyAmerican
Yiddish
#559 →
Colleene
GirlIrish
victorious
#561 →
Lorella
GirlItalian
crown of laurel.
#561 →
Floretha
GirlAmerican
flower
#562 →
Raburn
BoyAmerican
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562 →
Etheline
GirlFrench
noble
#563 →
Merdie
GirlAmerican
Brave and cherished.
#563 →
Flavil
BoyLatin America
Golden or yellow.
#564 →
Johan
BoySweden
God is gracious
#567 →
Manfried
BoyGermanic
powerful protector
#568 →
Cloudia
GirlItaly
of the clouds
#569 →
Darlie
GirlEnglish
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
#569 →
Dorinne
GirlFrance
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#569 →
Olethia
GirlGreece
derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.
#569 →
Mardell
GirlAmerican
From the marsh valley
#570 →
Armando
BoyItaly
Soldier
#571 ↓
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
Stjulian
BoyAmerican
Saint Julian
#572 →
Louan
GirlFrench
Shining light
#574 →
Esperansa
GirlSpain
Hope
#575 →
Larnell
BoyAmerican
Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'
#575 →
Burnam
BoyAmerican
stream where the brambles grow
#577 →
Dorma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
to sleep
#577 →
Jearldean
GirlEnglish
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578 →
Clairene
GirlFrance
Clear
#579 →
Arolyn
GirlAmerican
A little noble one
#581 →
Delberta
GirlUSA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#581 →
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 →
Horrace
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#590 →
Games
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592 →
Relma
GirlEnglish
Dream
#593 →
Gailord
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
one who is brave and valiant
#594 →
Bunion
BoyAmerican
a foot deformity
#596 →
Neldon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
from the valley with the nettles
#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 →
Koleta
GirlPoland
victorious, glory
#604 →
Patsy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble patrician
#604 →
Roylee
BoyAmerican
Royal
#604 →
Thurma
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#604 →
Earstine
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605 →
Franklen
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#606 →
Arline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Eagle
#608 →
Harice
BoyFrance
Ruler of the army
#608 →
Joanne
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#614 →
Luvera
GirlAmerican
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614 →
Eustaquio
BoySpain
fruitful, productive
#615 →
Clytia
GirlGreek
The one from Clytia
#618 →
Dalbert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618 →
Glo
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.
#618 →
Audine
GirlFrance
Little winged one; noble.
#619 →
Arturo
BoyItalian
Arturo - courageous one
#621 →
Duwayne
BoyAmerican
Dark, from the bay
#621 →
Marwood
BoyEngland
From the lake by the woods
#621 →
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 →
Bubby
BoyAmerican
little brother; a term of endearment
#627 →
Leorn
BoyOld English
lion; brave, strong
#627 →
Cobert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629 →
Dermont
BoyIreland
without a master
#629 →
Ileta
GirlUnknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#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 →
Hurdis
BoyAmerican
Old English
#634 →
Clarabeth
GirlAmerican
Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.
#635 →
Geneal
GirlAmerican
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635 →
Gennette
GirlFrance
little generation, young one
#636 →
Joyzelle
GirlEnglish
joyful, full of joy
#637 →
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 →
Burlin
BoyScottish
from the fortress hill
#643 →
Pearline
GirlAmerican
from the pear tree
#643 →
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 →
Ludean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#646 →
Rogie
BoyAmerican
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647 →
Rodessa
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#650 →
Benna
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#652 →
Hartsel
BoyEnglish
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655 →
Pearleen
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655 →
Noris
UnisexSpain
of the North
#657 →
Orison
BoyAmerican
A prayer; a supplication.
#657 →
Thadis
BoyGreek
to possess valor or strength
#657 →
Donaldá
GirlScotland
World ruler
#658 ↓
Earnestean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
earnest, serious
#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 →
Laveda
GirlSpanish
One who is adored
#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 →
Calvester
BoyAmerican
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668 →
Normalee
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670 →
Autra
GirlLatvia
dawn
#671 →
Nancylou
GirlAmerican
Graceful and beloved
#674 →
Ethil
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675 →
Gaeton
BoyFrance
from Gaeta
#675 →
Verlean
GirlAmerican
True spring
#675 →
Euleta
GirlGreece
Derived from 'Eulalia', meaning sweet speaking or well-spoken
#676 →
Marline
GirlFrance
Little sea
#676 →
Lonis
BoyAmerican
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677 →
Rexie
UnisexAmerican
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677 →
Almous
BoyArabic
caring, kind
#678 →
Cubert
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.
#678 →
Lomax
BoyEngland
from the snare
#680 →
Clance
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#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 →
Narvin
BoyU.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686 →
Milvin
BoyAmerican
gracious protector
#687 →
Orlis
BoyAmerican
From the shore or the bank
#688 →
Orcella
GirlLatin
Little sea creature
#688 →
Lonel
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'
#690 →
Minnia
GirlAmerican
love, affection; small, dainty
#694 →
Lubov
GirlRussian
love
#695 →
Norwin
BoyEnglish
Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).
#695 →
Grethe
GirlDenmark
Pearl
#698 →
Rolph
BoyGermanic
famous wolf
#699 →
Rutha
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Youel
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702 →
Durie
BoyScotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704 →
Hubbie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
darling
#704 →
Immaculate
GirlLatin (Roman Catholic)
pure or free from sin
#708 →
Jacquolyn
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708 →
Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
#714 →
Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#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 →
Marrell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
little warrior
#720 →
Wyomia
GirlAmerican
a gift from God
#720 →
Wardel
BoyUSA
guardian of the forest
#721 →
Laree
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#723 →
Mead
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Meadow or field
#725 →