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
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159
Max
Boy
Germanic
greatest
#163
Nicolas
Boy
France
French form of NICHOLAS.
#193
Manuel
Boy
Spain
God is with us
#333
Pablo
Boy
Spanish
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
Boy
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#421
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
Wilta
Girl
Germanic
determination, strength
#503
Wyonne
Girl
English-speaking countries
Blessed
#505
Charl
Unisex
English-speaking countries
free man
#508
Daralene
Girl
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#508
Willma
Girl
English-speaking countries
Resolute protector
#511
Rosemarie
Girl
Germanic
Rosemarie
#512
Arlita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
Derived from Arlo, meaning fortified hill
#516
Coletha
Girl
English
victorious
#517
Eutiquio
Boy
Spain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518
Omma
Girl
South Korea
Mother (엄마)
#520
Verdeen
Girl
English-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520
Shirline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Bright as the sun
#521
Earna
Girl
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522
McDonald
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#523
Bettylu
Girl
American
Combination of Betty and Lou
#525
Roberto
Boy
Italy
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
Boy
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#533
Madgline
Girl
American
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#533
Kather
Girl
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535
Verland
Boy
American
from the land of the brave
#537
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Imogean
Girl
American
A variant of 'Imogen,' meaning maiden
#542
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
Meliton
Boy
Greece
Ancient Greek
#546
Clydell
Unisex
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Deotha
Girl
Indian
goddess
#547
Glennwood
Boy
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#548
Shirleyann
Girl
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549
Therdore
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave one
#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
Clata
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#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
Herschal
Boy
American
Yiddish
#559
Colleene
Girl
Irish
victorious
#561
Lorella
Girl
Italian
crown of laurel.
#561
Floretha
Girl
American
flower
#562
Raburn
Boy
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562
Etheline
Girl
French
noble
#563
Merdie
Girl
American
Brave and cherished.
#563
Flavil
Boy
Latin America
Golden or yellow.
#564
Johan
Boy
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
Manfried
Boy
Germanic
powerful protector
#568
Cloudia
Girl
Italy
of the clouds
#569
Darlie
Girl
English
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
#569
Dorinne
Girl
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#569
Olethia
Girl
Greece
derived from the Greek word 'ἀλήθεια' meaning 'truth'.
#569
Mardell
Girl
American
From the marsh valley
#570
Armando
Boy
Italy
Soldier
#571
Beldon
Boy
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
Stjulian
Boy
American
Saint Julian
#572
Louan
Girl
French
Shining light
#574
Esperansa
Girl
Spain
Hope
#575
Larnell
Boy
American
Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'
#575
Burnam
Boy
American
stream where the brambles grow
#577
Dorma
Girl
English-speaking countries
to sleep
#577
Jearldean
Girl
English
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578
Clairene
Girl
France
Clear
#579
Arolyn
Girl
American
A little noble one
#581
Delberta
Girl
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#581
Leverda
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582
Tilmer
Boy
Germanic
Germanic
#582
Vae
Girl
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Vermell
Girl
Spain
Catalan
#584
Johann
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
Bobbe
Girl
American
God is my oath.
#589
Horrace
Boy
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#590
Games
Boy
English-speaking countries
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592
Relma
Girl
English
Dream
#593
Gailord
Boy
English-speaking countries
one who is brave and valiant
#594
Bunion
Boy
American
a foot deformity
#596
Neldon
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the valley with the nettles
#596
Raul
Boy
Spain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596
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
Patsy
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble patrician
#604
Roylee
Boy
American
Royal
#604
Thurma
Girl
American
Unknown
#604
Earstine
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605
Franklen
Boy
English-speaking countries
free man
#606
Arline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Eagle
#608
Harice
Boy
France
Ruler of the army
#608
Joanne
Girl
American
God is gracious
#614
Luvera
Girl
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
Eustaquio
Boy
Spain
fruitful, productive
#615
Clytia
Girl
Greek
The one from Clytia
#618
Dalbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618
Glo
Girl
English-speaking countries
A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.
#618
Audine
Girl
France
Little winged one; noble.
#619
Arturo
Boy
Italian
Arturo - courageous one
#621
Duwayne
Boy
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
Marwood
Boy
England
From the lake by the woods
#621
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
Bubby
Boy
American
little brother; a term of endearment
#627
Leorn
Boy
Old English
lion; brave, strong
#627
Cobert
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629
Dermont
Boy
Ireland
without a master
#629
Ileta
Girl
Unknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#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
Hurdis
Boy
American
Old English
#634
Clarabeth
Girl
American
Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.
#635
Geneal
Girl
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
Gennette
Girl
France
little generation, young one
#636
Joyzelle
Girl
English
joyful, full of joy
#637
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
Burlin
Boy
Scottish
from the fortress hill
#643
Pearline
Girl
American
from the pear tree
#643
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
Ludean
Girl
English-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#646
Rogie
Boy
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647
Rodessa
Girl
American
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#650
Benna
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#652
Hartsel
Boy
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655
Pearleen
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Orison
Boy
American
A prayer; a supplication.
#657
Thadis
Boy
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#657
Donaldá
Girl
Scotland
World ruler
#658
Earnestean
Girl
English-speaking countries
earnest, serious
#658
Al
Boy
English-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659
Ervene
Girl
English
plant life, green; fresh
#660
Laveda
Girl
Spanish
One who is adored
#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
Calvester
Boy
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668
Normalee
Girl
American
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670
Autra
Girl
Latvia
dawn
#671
Nancylou
Girl
American
Graceful and beloved
#674
Ethil
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675
Gaeton
Boy
France
from Gaeta
#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
Lonis
Boy
American
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677
Rexie
Unisex
American
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677
Almous
Boy
Arabic
caring, kind
#678
Cubert
Boy
American
A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.
#678
Lomax
Boy
England
from the snare
#680
Clance
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
Narvin
Boy
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686
Milvin
Boy
American
gracious protector
#687
Orlis
Boy
American
From the shore or the bank
#688
Orcella
Girl
Latin
Little sea creature
#688
Lonel
Boy
American
Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'
#690
Minnia
Girl
American
love, affection; small, dainty
#694
Lubov
Girl
Russian
love
#695
Norwin
Boy
English
Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).
#695
Grethe
Girl
Denmark
Pearl
#698
Rolph
Boy
Germanic
famous wolf
#699
Rutha
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
friend; companion
#700
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Youel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702
Durie
Boy
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704
Hubbie
Girl
English-speaking countries
darling
#704
Immaculate
Girl
Latin (Roman Catholic)
pure or free from sin
#708
Jacquolyn
Girl
American
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Nelwyn
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#716
Bettye
Girl
[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Dolorese
Girl
English-speaking countries
sorrow, pain
#719
Ivera
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719
Derrald
Boy
American
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720
Marrell
Boy
English-speaking countries
little warrior
#720
Wyomia
Girl
American
a gift from God
#720
Wardel
Boy
USA
guardian of the forest
#721
Laree
Girl
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#723
Mead
Boy
English-speaking countries
Meadow or field
#725