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Classic names that peaked in 1935 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1935

  • 1,392 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1935
  • 1,021 girl names and 588 boy names are associated with 1935
  • Names from 1935 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937

Popular Girl Names 1935

146 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1935

#163
Germanic
greatest
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#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
#513
English
English
#514
American
Greater; larger
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#520
South Korea
Korean
#520
English
English
#521
English
English
#522
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#527
Italy
Italian
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#541
American
English
#541
Spain
Spanish
#542
Hebrew
Hebrew
#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
#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
#564
American
God is gracious
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#569
Italy
of the clouds
#569
English
English
#569
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#570
Native American
Native American
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
English
from the willow farm
#574
French
Shining light
#578
English
English
#579
France
Clear
#580
American
English
#581
American
A little noble one
#581
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#584
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#585
American
Bright and shining
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#594
American
A person who is full of life.
#596
Spain
Spanish
#597
South Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597
American
English
#600
American
English
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#604
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Unknown
#605
English
noble, sacred
#606
American
English
#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
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
American
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#624
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#629
American
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#631
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#631
American
English
#632
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#635
American
English
#635
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
American
Hebrew
#636
France
little generation, young one
#637
English
joyful, full of joy
#639
American
From the obscure 'Dath'
#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
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643
American
from the pear tree
#645
American
English
#646
American
Latin
#646
English
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#650
American
Spanish
#650
England
Old Norse
#652
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#655
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#656
Spain
Spanish
#658
Scotland
World ruler
#658
English
earnest, serious
#659
American
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Italy
of the forest
#660
English
English
#660
American
God is gracious
#660
Spanish
One who is adored
#663
France
French
#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
#672
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#674
American
Graceful and beloved
#675
English
Noble, aristocratic
#675
American
True spring
#676
France
Little sea
#677
American
Latin
#683
American
gift of God
#684
American
noble
#684
American
English
#684
English
Light, illumination
#688
Latin
Little sea creature
#694
American
Latin
#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'.
#709
English
Hebrew
#714
USA
spring green
#714
English
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#716
English
Old English
#718
American
English
#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'
#725
American
English
#726
American
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#728
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#729
American
English
#729
Greek
glory
#730
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#734
English
Wagon maker; a craftsman

Popular Boy Names 1935

95 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1935

#163
Germanic
greatest
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#500
France↑ Rising
fairy
#503
France
the miller
#506
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#508
English
free man
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#514
American
Greater; larger
#518
Spain
Spanish
#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
#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
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#568
Germanic
powerful protector
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
English
from the willow farm
#572
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
American
Latin
#577
American
stream where the brambles grow
#580
American
English
#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
#606
American
English
#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
#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
#629
English
a brave one
#633
Germanic
will helmet
#635
American
Hebrew
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#646
French
Small keyhole
#650
England
Old Norse
#655
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#656
Spain
Spanish
#657
American
English
#657
Greek
Greek
#658
Scotland
World ruler
#658
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
American
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#660
American
God is gracious
#663
France
French
#667
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#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
#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
#697
American
English
#701
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#704
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#707
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#714
USA
spring green
#718
American
English
#718
American
Son of Grand
#720
English
little warrior
#721
USA
guardian of the forest
#725
English
Meadow or field
#728
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#729
Greek
glory
#734
English
Wagon maker; a craftsman

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