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 →
Lemoine
BoyFrance
the miller
#503 →
Maclovio
BoySpain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506 →
Charl
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#508 →
Major
BoyAmerican
Greater; larger
#514 ↓
Eutiquio
BoySpain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518 →
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 →
Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
#537 →
Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
#541 →
Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#542 →
Clydell
UnisexAmerican
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547 →
Glennwood
BoyAmerican
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#548 →
Therdore
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave one
#549 →
Herschal
BoyAmerican
Yiddish
#559 →
Raburn
BoyAmerican
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562 →
Flavil
BoyLatin America
Golden or yellow.
#564 →
Enrique
BoySpain
Ruler of the home
#565 ↓
Johan
BoySweden
God is gracious
#567 →
Manfried
BoyGermanic
powerful protector
#568 →
Armando
BoyItaly
Soldier
#571 ↓
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
Stjulian
BoyAmerican
Saint Julian
#572 →
Burnam
BoyAmerican
stream where the brambles grow
#577 →
Arless
BoyAmerican
English
#580 →
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 →
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 ↓
Roylee
BoyAmerican
Royal
#604 →
Franklen
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#606 →
Harice
BoyFrance
Ruler of the army
#608 →
Eustaquio
BoySpain
fruitful, productive
#615 →
Dalbert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618 →
Arturo
BoyItalian
Arturo - courageous one
#621 →
Duwayne
BoyAmerican
Dark, from the bay
#621 →
Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623 →
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 →
Wilmor
BoyGermanic
will helmet
#633 →
Clauzell
BoyFrench
Small keyhole
#646 →
Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
#650 →
Hartsel
BoyEnglish
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#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 →
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 →
Cesario
BoyItalian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667 →
Calvester
BoyAmerican
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668 →
Gaeton
BoyFrance
from Gaeta
#675 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Newland
BoyUK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707 →
Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
#714 →
Granderson
BoyAmerican
Son of Grand
#718 →
Marrell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
little warrior
#720 →
Wardel
BoyUSA
guardian of the forest
#721 →
Mead
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Meadow or field
#725 →
Waddie
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#728 →
Wayne
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Wagon maker; a craftsman
#734 →
Hoyte
BoyAmerican
Wooded area or grove
#738 →
Remer
BoyGermanic
remedy
#741 →
Cleto
Boy[Italian
Short form of ANACLETO.
#744 →
Horris
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave, daring
#745 →
Cloys
BoyUSA
A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'
#751 →
Wally
Boy[English]
Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.
#751 →
Oras
BoyArabic
gift, or reward
#756 →
Garlond
BoyAmerican
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#762 →
Rc
BoyAmerican
Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.
#765 →
Richand
BoyAmerican
a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'
#787 →
Ransome
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
One who is set free from captivity or ransom
#794 →
Nelson
BoyAmerican
Means 'son of Neil'; in contemporary contexts, it is often used as a given name for girls as a twist on the surname.
#797 ↓
Lougene
UnisexAmerican
famous warrior
#802 →
Neil
BoyIreland
Champion
#806 ↓
Marvell
UnisexEnglish
to marvel; wonder
#823 →
Loral
UnisexAmerican
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#825 →
Cliffard
BoyAmerican
A variant of Clifford, meaning 'ford by a cliff'.
#828 →
Telesforo
BoyGreece
Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest
#828 →
Tsosie
BoyAmerican
Navajo
#829 →
Bufford
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830 →
Bertrum
BoyFrance
bright raven
#831 →
Heraclio
BoyGreece
Spanish form of HERACLIUS.
#833 →
Delmore
BoyEnglish
From the elm tree estate.
#836 →
Arvey
BoyAmerican
eagle
#837 →
Dual
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Two; a pair
#838 →
Grandville
BoyFrench
large town
#843 →
Berchman
BoyGermanic
bear man
#845 →
Branford
BoyEnglish
burnt ford or river crossing
#846 →
Verdell
UnisexAmerican
green, youthful
#847 →
Dial
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.
#852 →
Ramon
BoySpain
wise protector
#853 ↓
Uyless
BoyUSA
Ulysses, Wrathful
#855 →
Denon
BoyFrance
The one who has been denied
#857 →
Rudolphus
BoyLatin-speaking countries
Famous wolf
#858 →
Videll
UnisexUSA
A variant of the name Videl, often associated with life or vitality
#858 →
Lovern
UnisexAmerican
beloved one
#859 →
Bobo
BoyGhana
Father
#862 →
Mose
Boy[German]
German form of MOSES.
#870 →
Nesta
Unisex[Welsh]
Welsh diminutive of AGNES.
#870 →
Cherles
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
free man; man
#872 →
Dockie
BoyAmerican
Diminutive of 'Dock', referring to a dock worker or one who lives by the dock.
#873 →
Sambo
BoyNigeria
A nickname for Samuel
#877 →
Farrell
BoyIreland
Descendant of the fearless one
#878 →
Joe
BoyAmerican
God will increase
#879 →
Norvil
BoyAmerican
North town or village
#888 →
Fielden
BoyEngland
Field dweller
#891 →
Gaylon
BoyAmerican
a combination of Gaye and Lon
#892 →
Pernell
BoyAmerican
place name
#892 →
Pettus
BoyAmerican
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#892 →
Ardel
UnisexEnglish
Winged one, nurturer
#897 →
Annias
BoyIsrael
God has favored
#900 →
Redus
BoyAmerican
Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.
#900 →
Sherman
BoyEnglish
shearer of wool; one who works with wool
#916 →
Marl
BoyGermanic
from the land by the sea; sea
#918 →
Colemon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#925 →
Raford
BoyAmerican
A variation of the name 'Radford', meaning 'red ford'.
#926 →
Dix
BoyEnglish
son of Richard
#927 →
Deroy
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'
#929 →
Lynal
BoyAmerican
Lion's strength
#935 →
Rosvelt
BoyUSA
of the rose field
#939 →
Myrlin
UnisexAmerican
A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.
#942 →
Jerome
BoyLatin
Sacred name or sacred writing
#946 →
Luchious
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#946 →
Marvyn
BoyAmerican
Variant of Marvin, which means 'sea friend' or 'great lord'.
#947 →
Procopio
BoyItaly
to advance, to progress
#951 →
Lenward
BoyAmerican
A variation of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'.
#954 →
Ordean
BoyAmerican
variant of Ord, meaning 'spear' or 'point'.
#956 →
Billey
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a diminutive form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'
#961 →
Donis
UnisexEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#961 →
Hoyd
BoyEnglish
a person who is cheerful or lively
#961 →
Leman
BoyFrance
Beloved, affectionate; It's like a water body, derived from 'leman'/lemanlar which means 'river'.
#968 →
Darwin
BoyEnglish
dear friend
#969 →
Eskel
BoySweden
God strengthens
#969 →
Codell
BoyEnglish
a joyful heart
#976 →
Lorenzia
BoyItaly
of Laurentum, laurel
#976 →
Deloyd
BoyAmerican
A variation of the name Lloyd, which means 'grey' or 'the grey one'.
#977 →
Frankline
BoyAmerican
Free landowner
#977 →
Berley
BoyAmerican
Derived from Old English, meaning 'birch meadow'.
#981 →
Clement
Boy[English]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle".
#983 →
Norris
Boy[English]
From an English surname, either NORRIS (1) or NORRIS (2).
#983 →
Harol
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#998 →
Floyde
BoyEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Harce
BoyAmerican
Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.
Venard
BoyFrance
The one who is brave
Ardean
UnisexUncertain
fiery or heat-related
Verlyn
UnisexAmerican
A combination of 'Vera' meaning 'faith' and 'lyn' meaning 'lake'
Talford
BoyEngland
A combination of 'tail' meaning 'end' and 'ford', a river crossing.
Alvertis
BoyGreece
a variation of Albert, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Franchot
BoyFrance
Derived from ‘François’, meaning ‘free man’.
Cloude
BoyFrance
the famous one; the renowned; to be clear or to shine
Malcum
BoyScottish
Scottish Gaelic
Bobie
UnisexAmerican
Bright fame
Welbert
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
Hildon
BoyUnited Kingdom
battle hill
Vondal
BoyUSA
Traveler, wanderer
Eraclio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.
Benny
BoyAmerican
Son of the right hand
Wendyl
BoyAmerican
A variation of 'Wendell', meaning 'wanderer' or 'traveller'
Lehmon
BoyEnglish
Lemon tree; vibrant or refreshing
Narvie
UnisexAmerican
Native American
Hearl
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.'
Lonell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A variation of 'Lona', which relates to 'lioness'.
Merion
UnisexWales
Of the sea
Rhoderick
BoyEngland
famous ruler
Jomes
BoySpain
a variation of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'
Leve
BoyScandinavian countries
Lion; To rise or elevate
Greenberry
BoyAmerican
green berry
Cleophis
BoyGreece
Glory of the father.
Drexell
BoyAmerican
derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'
Felton
BoyAmerican
From the estate of the town or village.
Murton
BoyEnglish
from the moor town
Cloyse
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
to close or to shut
Lonas
BoyGreek
A form of the name Alona, meaning 'oak tree'
Corman
BoyUSA
Son of the charioteer
Doneld
BoyScotland
ruler of the world
Glendell
UnisexAmerican
valley with a glen
Dizzy
BoyAmerican
dizzy or light-headed
Linard
BoyFrance
lion strength
Nick
Boy[English
Short form of NICHOLAS.
Lavaughn
UnisexAmerican
like a lion
Cleotha
UnisexAmerican
Glory, fame