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Classic names that peaked in 1934 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1934

  • 1,386 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1934
  • 1,002 girl names and 585 boy names are associated with 1934
  • Names from 1934 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936

Popular Girl Names 1934

142 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1934

#159
American
valley; church official
#163
Germanic
greatest
#193
France
Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#421
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#428
English
resolute protector
#500
France↑ Rising
fairy
#500
English
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#502
Italian
Italian
#503
Germanic
determination, strength
#505
English
Blessed
#508
English
free man
#508
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#511
English
German
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#516
Spanish
Spanish
#517
English
victorious
#520
South Korea
Korean
#520
English
English
#521
English
English
#522
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#525
American
Combination of Betty and Lou
#527
Italy
Italian
#533
American
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#541
American
English
#542
American
Irish
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Indian
goddess
#549
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#550
Welsh
Welsh
#552
English
Prosperous in war
#553
English
English
#553
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#554
Greece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
Irish
victorious
#561
Italian
crown of laurel.
#562
American
flower
#563
French
noble
#563
American
English
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#569
Italy
of the clouds
#569
English
English
#569
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#569
Greece
Greek
#570
American
From the marsh valley
#571
Italy
Soldier
#574
French
Shining light
#575
Spain
Hope
#575
American
English
#577
English
to sleep
#578
English
English
#579
France
Clear
#581
American
A little noble one
#581
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#582
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#584
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Spain
Catalan
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#589
American
God is my oath.
#593
English
Dream
#596
Spain
Spanish
#597
South Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597
American
English
#600
American
English
#604
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Unknown
#605
English
noble, sacred
#608
English
Eagle
#614
American
God is gracious
#614
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#618
Greek
The one from Clytia
#618
English
English
#619
France
Little winged one; noble.
#621
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one
#622
English
pure
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#624
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#631
Unknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#631
American
English
#632
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#635
American
English
#635
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#636
France
little generation, young one
#637
English
joyful, full of joy
#639
American
From the obscure 'Dath'
#639
English
bearer of good news
#639
English
French
#641
American
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
#642
English
True
#643
American
from the pear tree
#645
American
lovely or beautiful girl
#645
American
English
#646
American
Latin
#646
English
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#650
American
Spanish
#652
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#655
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#657
Spain
of the North
#658
Scotland
World ruler
#658
English
earnest, serious
#659
American
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#660
English
English
#660
Spanish
One who is adored
#663
France
French
#666
American
English
#666
American
May flower, maiden
#667
American
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#670
American
English
#671
Latvia
dawn
#674
American
Graceful and beloved
#675
English
Noble, aristocratic
#675
American
True spring
#676
Greece
Greek
#676
France
Little sea
#677
American
Latin
#683
American
gift of God
#684
American
noble
#684
Italy
Italian
#684
American
English
#684
English
Light, illumination
#688
Latin
Little sea creature
#694
American
Latin
#695
Russian
love
#698
Denmark
Pearl
#700
Hebrew
friend; companion
#701
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#704
English
darling
#708
Latin
Latin
#708
American
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#714
USA
spring green
#716
English
Old English
#718
American
English
#719
English
sorrow, pain
#719
Spanish
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#720
American
a gift from God
#723
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Popular Boy Names 1934

92 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1934

#159
American
valley; church official
#163
Germanic
greatest
#193
France
Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#421
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#428
English
resolute protector
#500
France↑ Rising
fairy
#508
English
free man
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#518
Spain
Spanish
#523
Scotland
Scottish
#527
Italy
Italian
#533
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#537
American
English
#541
American
English
#542
United Kingdom
Old English
#546
Greece
Ancient Greek
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#549
English
brave one
#559
American
Yiddish
#562
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#564
Latin
Latin
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#568
Germanic
powerful protector
#570
American
From the marsh valley
#571
Italy
Soldier
#572
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
American
Latin
#575
American
English
#577
American
stream where the brambles grow
#582
Germanic
Germanic
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#590
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#592
English
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#594
English
one who is brave and valiant
#596
American
English
#596
English
from the valley with the nettles
#596
Spain
Spanish
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Royal
#606
English
free man
#608
English
Eagle
#608
France
Ruler of the army
#614
American
God is gracious
#615
Spain
fruitful, productive
#618
English
valley, bright
#621
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one
#621
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
England
English
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#627
American
little brother; a term of endearment
#627
English
lion
#629
English
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629
Ireland
without a master
#634
American
Old English
#643
Scottish
from the fortress hill
#647
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#655
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#657
Spain
of the North
#657
American
English
#657
Greek
Greek
#658
Scotland
World ruler
#659
American
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#663
France
French
#668
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#675
France
from Gaeta
#677
American
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677
American
Latin
#678
Arabic
Arabic
#678
American
English
#680
England
from the snare
#683
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
English
Light, illumination
#686
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#687
American
gracious protector
#688
American
From the shore or the bank
#690
American
Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'
#695
English
Welsh
#699
Germanic
famous wolf
#701
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#702
Hebrew
God is God.
#704
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#714
USA
spring green
#718
American
English
#718
American
Son of Grand
#720
American
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720
English
little warrior
#721
USA
guardian of the forest
#725
English
Meadow or field

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