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.
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
Wilta
Girl
Germanic
determination, strength
#503
Wyonne
Girl
English-speaking countries
Blessed
#505
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
Doylene
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Lerae
Girl
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
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
Kather
Girl
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535
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
Clydell
Unisex
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Deotha
Girl
Indian
goddess
#547
Shirleyann
Girl
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#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
Colleene
Girl
Irish
victorious
#561
Lorella
Girl
Italian
crown of laurel.
#561
Floretha
Girl
American
flower
#562
Etheline
Girl
French
noble
#563
Joanetta
Girl
American
God is gracious
#564
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
Shelvie
Girl
English-speaking
from the willow farm
#571
Louan
Girl
French
Shining light
#574
Jearldean
Girl
English
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578
Clairene
Girl
France
Clear
#579
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
Vinell
Girl
American
A person who is full of life.
#594
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
Thurma
Girl
American
Unknown
#604
Earstine
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble, sacred
#605
Shelba
Girl
American
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#606
Arline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Eagle
#608
Joanne
Girl
American
God is gracious
#614
Luvera
Girl
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
Clytia
Girl
Greek
The one from Clytia
#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
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
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
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
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
Pearleen
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#655
Donaldá
Girl
Scotland
World ruler
#658
Earnestean
Girl
English-speaking countries
earnest, serious
#658
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
Roselea
Girl
American
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#667
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
Verlean
Girl
American
True spring
#675
Marline
Girl
France
Little sea
#676
Rexie
Unisex
American
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677
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
Orcella
Girl
Latin
Little sea creature
#688
Minnia
Girl
American
love, affection; small, dainty
#694
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Hubbie
Girl
English-speaking countries
darling
#704
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
Ivera
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719
Wyomia
Girl
American
a gift from God
#720
Laree
Girl
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#723
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
Levona
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
Meaning 'white' or 'purity'.
#740
Marilyn
Girl
American
star of the sea
#742
Freta
Girl
Spanish
Free woman
#745
Olna
Girl
Russia
the light
#745
Mablean
Girl
American
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
#746
Wilfreda
Girl
English-speaking countries
Desiring peace.
#749
Athlene
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
Dewilla
Girl
American
dew; the freshness of the morning
#752
Dona
Girl
Spain
Variant of DONNA.
#754
Laverle
Girl
American
the small river
#754
Ofelia
Girl
Spain
helps
#758
Doralene
Girl
American
Derived from the names Dora and Delene
#759
Maralynn
Girl
American
Derived from Mary and Lynn
#759
Gaynol
Girl
American
Joyful
#761
Lamona
Girl
American
Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.
#763
Easther
Girl
Biblical
Star; Rebirth
#764
Christell
Girl
French
follower of Christ
#765
Dolline
Girl
Ireland
Dark haired
#765
Arzetta
Girl
American
noble
#768
Fayerene
Girl
English
fairy princess
#772
Blondean
Girl
American
derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair
#774
Louine
Girl
France
famous warrior
#777
Perilla
Girl
Latin America
A name referencing a type of plant in the mint family.
#777
Melinee
Girl
English-speaking countries
Melinee is often regarded as a variation of Melanie, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'black'.; In the French context, it has been associated with sweetness and charm.
#778
Ladeane
Girl
American
From the valley of the green hill
#781
Norna
Girl
Scotland
Old Norse
#783
Florestine
Girl
France
flowering
#785
Mignonette
Girl
French-speaking countries
little darling
#787
Liela
Girl
Latvia
Latvian
#794
Jeraldene
Girl
English
a blend of Geraldine and Jeralda
#795
Jerolene
Girl
American
Derived from a combination of the names 'Jere' and 'Lene', traditionally seen as a feminine variant.
#797
Ofilia
Girl
Spain
Spanish
#797
Shriley
Girl
English-speaking countries
Bright meadow; a name derived from a place name
#797
Cleta
Girl
Greek
glory
#801
Lougene
Unisex
American
famous warrior
#802
Lorese
Girl
American
Laurel
#802
Joyceline
Girl
American
merry, joyful
#805
Ernesteen
Girl
English-speaking countries
seriousness
#806
Jeneanne
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#807
Madlene
Girl
France
Of Magdala
#807
Maudry
Girl
United Kingdom
Old English
#810
Nihla
Girl
Arabic
One who is beautiful.
#810
Lafay
Girl
France
From the place of the meadow.
#813
Ethelrine
Girl
England
noble maiden
#815
Joeann
Girl
American
God is gracious; a combination of 'Jo' and 'Ann'.
#816
Elenita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
light; a variant of 'Elena'
#819
Julita
Girl
Spain
youthful, downy
#819
Marda
Girl
Israel
bitter
#819
Ernell
Girl
American
a combination of 'Er' and 'Nell'; variant of 'Earl' and 'Nell'
#822
Marvell
Unisex
English
to marvel; wonder
#823
Rheata
Girl
American
Flowing like a stream
#823
Arlene
Girl
[English]
Variant of ARLINE.
#824
Jerldine
Girl
American
Lady of the spear
#825
Loral
Unisex
American
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#825
Almatine
Girl
Kazakhstan
Kazakh
#827
Carilyn
Girl
American
Combination of the names Carrie and Lynn, meaning ‘free man’ and ‘lake’ respectively
#827
Glena
Girl
English
valley
#827
Toleda
Girl
Spain
the city name, likely of Visigoth origin
#828
Charlaine
Girl
American
little Charles
#829
Dorelle
Girl
French-speaking countries
gift or present
#832
Glendolyn
Girl
Welsh-speaking countries
valley of the blue flowers
#833
Gereline
Girl
American
A modern blend with no established meaning, possibly derived from Gertrude or Geraldine
#837
Meriel
Girl
Welsh
Sea of bitterness
#838
Glendene
Girl
American
valley or glen of Dene
#840
Clotene
Girl
French-speaking countries
Clotene is associated with the word for 'famous' or 'notable'
#842
Beneva
Girl
American
A variant of the name Geneva, which generally means 'juniper tree'.
#846
Verdell
Unisex
American
green, youthful
#847
Conna
Girl
Ireland
Woman; strong
#848
Beverle
Girl
English
Derived from the name of a town, meaning 'beaver stream'
#850
Shirly
Girl
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'bright meadow' or 'shire meadow'.
#850