Popular Baby Names 1935

Classic names that peaked in 1935 — now making a comeback.

200 names980 girl532 boy
These 1935 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Max
Boy
Germanic
greatest
#163
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
Sylvia
Girl
Italy
of the forest
#426
Faye
Girl
France
fairy
#500
Merdice
Girl
English
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500
Dorella
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
Italian
#502
Lemoine
Boy
France
the miller
#503
Wilta
Girl
Germanic
determination, strength
#503
Wyonne
Girl
English-speaking countries
Blessed
#505
Maclovio
Boy
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506
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
Ivena
Girl
English
gift of God; peaceful
#513
Major
Boy
American
Greater; larger
#514
Doylene
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Lerae
Girl
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
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
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
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
Noreita
Girl
Spain
Honored; Light
#541
Edena
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.
#542
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
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
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
Flavil
Boy
Latin America
Golden or yellow.
#564
Joanetta
Girl
American
God is gracious
#564
Enrique
Boy
Spain
Ruler of the home
#565
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
Wyota
Girl
Native American
Native American
#570
Armando
Boy
Italy
Soldier
#571
Shelvie
Girl
English-speaking
from the willow farm
#571
Beldon
Boy
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
Stjulian
Boy
American
Saint Julian
#572
Louan
Girl
French
Shining light
#574
Burnam
Boy
American
stream where the brambles grow
#577
Jearldean
Girl
English
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578
Clairene
Girl
France
Clear
#579
Arless
Boy
American
English
#580
Arolyn
Girl
American
A little noble one
#581
Delberta
Girl
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#581
Vae
Girl
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Rebertha
Girl
American
Bright and shining
#585
Johann
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
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
Gailord
Boy
English-speaking countries
one who is brave and valiant
#594
Vinell
Girl
American
A person who is full of life.
#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
Audrienne
Girl
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#601
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
Shelba
Girl
American
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#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
Mikell
Unisex
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
Maelene
Girl
American
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#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
Gaylard
Boy
English-speaking countries
a brave one
#629
Maryln
Girl
American
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#629
Wyvonia
Girl
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#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
Wilmor
Boy
Germanic
will helmet
#633
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
Shelva
Girl
American
a name of a God
#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
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
Ersell
Girl
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643
Pearline
Girl
American
from the pear tree
#643
Jeraldean
Girl
American
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
#645
Barara
Girl
American
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646
Clauzell
Boy
French
Small keyhole
#646
Ludean
Girl
English-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#646
Rodessa
Girl
American
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#650
Selby
Unisex
England
Old Norse
#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
Benito
Boy
Spain
Spanish form of BENEDICT. This name was borne by Mexican president Benito Juárez, and also by Benito Mussolini (who was named after Juárez), the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.
#656
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
Garney
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#658
Al
Boy
English-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659
Glenese
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Selvia
Girl
Italy
of the forest
#659
Ervene
Girl
English
plant life, green; fresh
#660
Jonell
Girl
American
God is gracious
#660
Laveda
Girl
Spanish
One who is adored
#660
Blondell
Girl
France
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#663
Maydean
Girl
American
May flower, maiden
#666
Cesario
Boy
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667
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
Wyonda
Girl
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#672
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
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
Nanalee
Girl
American
gift of God
#683
Aleeta
Girl
American
noble
#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
Minnia
Girl
American
love, affection; small, dainty
#694
Linvel
Boy
American
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Durie
Boy
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704
Hubbie
Girl
English-speaking countries
darling
#704
Newland
Boy
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707
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
Barabra
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is my oath; foreign woman
#709
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Veanna
Girl
English-speaking countries
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#714
Nelwyn
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#716
Bettye
Girl
[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Ivera
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719
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
Virjean
Girl
American
Vibrant, Life-filled
#725
Marliene
Girl
American
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#726
Waddie
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#728
Atlean
Girl
American
the exact origin is unclear, but it may suggest connections to the 'Atlantic' or 'Atlantean,' suggesting 'ocean' or 'related to water.'
#729
Clea
Girl
Greek
glory
#729
Wadena
Girl
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#730
Wayne
Boy
English-speaking countries
Wagon maker; a craftsman
#734