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
BoyGermanic
greatest
#163 ↓
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 →
Sylvia
GirlItaly
of the forest
#426 ↑
Faye
GirlFrance
fairy
#500 ↑
Merdice
GirlEnglish
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500 →
Dorella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
Italian
#502 →
Lemoine
BoyFrance
the miller
#503 →
Wilta
GirlGermanic
determination, strength
#503 →
Wyonne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Blessed
#505 →
Maclovio
BoySpain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506 →
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 →
Ivena
GirlEnglish
gift of God; peaceful
#513 →
Major
BoyAmerican
Greater; larger
#514 ↓
Doylene
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#515 →
Lerae
GirlAmerican
To arise; to be lifted up
#516 →
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 →
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 →
Kather
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535 →
Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
#537 →
Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
#541 →
Noreita
GirlSpain
Honored; Light
#541 →
Edena
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.
#542 →
Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#542 →
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 →
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 →
Flavil
BoyLatin America
Golden or yellow.
#564 →
Joanetta
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#564 →
Enrique
BoySpain
Ruler of the home
#565 ↓
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 →
Wyota
GirlNative American
Native American
#570 →
Armando
BoyItaly
Soldier
#571 ↓
Shelvie
GirlEnglish-speaking
from the willow farm
#571 →
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
Stjulian
BoyAmerican
Saint Julian
#572 →
Louan
GirlFrench
Shining light
#574 →
Burnam
BoyAmerican
stream where the brambles grow
#577 →
Jearldean
GirlEnglish
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578 →
Clairene
GirlFrance
Clear
#579 →
Arless
BoyAmerican
English
#580 →
Arolyn
GirlAmerican
A little noble one
#581 →
Delberta
GirlUSA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#581 →
Vae
GirlAmerican
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584 →
Rebertha
GirlAmerican
Bright and shining
#585 →
Johann
BoyGermanic
God is gracious
#588 →
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 →
Gailord
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
one who is brave and valiant
#594 →
Vinell
GirlAmerican
A person who is full of life.
#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 →
Audrienne
GirlAmerican
Noble strength; strong and brave
#601 →
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 →
Shelba
GirlAmerican
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#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 →
Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623 →
Maelene
GirlAmerican
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#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 →
Gaylard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a brave one
#629 →
Maryln
GirlAmerican
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#629 →
Wyvonia
GirlAmerican
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#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 →
Wilmor
BoyGermanic
will helmet
#633 →
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 →
Shelva
GirlAmerican
a name of a God
#635 →
Gennette
GirlFrance
little generation, young one
#636 →
Joyzelle
GirlEnglish
joyful, full of joy
#637 →
Dathel
GirlAmerican
From the obscure 'Dath'
#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 →
Ersell
GirlAmerican
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643 →
Pearline
GirlAmerican
from the pear tree
#643 →
Jeraldean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
#645 →
Barara
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
#646 →
Clauzell
BoyFrench
Small keyhole
#646 →
Ludean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#646 →
Rodessa
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#650 →
Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
#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 →
Benito
BoySpain
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
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 →
Garney
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#658 →
Al
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659 →
Glenese
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#659 →
Selvia
GirlItaly
of the forest
#659 →
Ervene
GirlEnglish
plant life, green; fresh
#660 →
Jonell
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#660 →
Laveda
GirlSpanish
One who is adored
#660 →
Blondell
GirlFrance
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
#663 →
Maydean
GirlAmerican
May flower, maiden
#666 →
Cesario
BoyItalian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667 →
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 →
Wyonda
GirlAmerican
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#672 →
Nancylou
GirlAmerican
Graceful and beloved
#674 →
Ethil
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble, aristocratic
#675 →
Gaeton
BoyFrance
from Gaeta
#675 →
Verlean
GirlAmerican
True spring
#675 →
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 →
Nanalee
GirlAmerican
gift of God
#683 →
Aleeta
GirlAmerican
noble
#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 →
Minnia
GirlAmerican
love, affection; small, dainty
#694 →
Linvel
BoyAmerican
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Durie
BoyScotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704 →
Hubbie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
darling
#704 →
Newland
BoyUK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707 →
Immaculate
GirlLatin (Roman Catholic)
pure or free from sin
#708 →
Jacquolyn
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708 →
Barabra
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath; foreign woman
#709 →
Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
#714 →
Veanna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#714 →
Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#716 →
Bettye
Girl[English]
Variant of BETTY.
#718 →
Granderson
BoyAmerican
Son of Grand
#718 →
Ivera
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719 →
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 →
Virjean
GirlAmerican
Vibrant, Life-filled
#725 →
Marliene
GirlAmerican
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#726 →
Waddie
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#728 →
Atlean
GirlAmerican
the exact origin is unclear, but it may suggest connections to the 'Atlantic' or 'Atlantean,' suggesting 'ocean' or 'related to water.'
#729 →
Clea
GirlGreek
glory
#729 →
Wadena
GirlNative American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#730 →
Wayne
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Wagon maker; a craftsman
#734 →