Popular Baby Names 1936
Classic names that peaked in 1936 — now making a comeback.
200 names962 girl518 boy
These 1936 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Rosalie
GirlFrance
French, German and Dutch form of ROSALIA. In the English-speaking this name received a boost after the release of the movie 'Rosalie' (1938), which was based on an earlier musical.
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Manuel
BoySpain
God is with us
#333 ↓
Pablo
BoySpanish
small, humble
#378 →
Elaine
GirlFrance
bright, shining light
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Sylvia
GirlItaly
of the forest
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Faye
GirlFrance
fairy
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Dorella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
Italian
#502 →
Lemoine
BoyFrance
the miller
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Wyonne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Blessed
#505 →
Maclovio
BoySpain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
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Charl
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
free man
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Daralene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
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Cather
GirlAmerican
English
#510 →
Rosemarie
GirlGermanic
Rosemarie
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Ivena
GirlEnglish
gift of God; peaceful
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Major
BoyAmerican
Greater; larger
#514 ↓
Doylene
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#515 →
Lerae
GirlAmerican
To arise; to be lifted up
#516 →
Virley
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
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Claranne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
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Omma
GirlSouth Korea
Mother (엄마)
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Verdeen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
green; fresh
#520 →
Shirline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright as the sun
#521 →
Earna
GirlIrish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
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Laurelee
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
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Kather
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
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Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
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Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
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Noreita
GirlSpain
Honored; Light
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Edena
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.
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Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
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Clydell
UnisexAmerican
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
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Deotha
GirlIndian
goddess
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Marieda
GirlSpain
Of Mary; beloved
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Glennwood
BoyAmerican
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
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Shirleyann
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
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Therdore
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave one
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Glynice
GirlWelsh
Fair or beautiful.
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Burna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
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Clata
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'clay'
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Daphene
GirlGreece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#554 →
Alvania
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
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Wanell
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Herschal
BoyAmerican
Yiddish
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Colleene
GirlIrish
victorious
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Lorella
GirlItalian
crown of laurel.
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Floretha
GirlAmerican
flower
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Raburn
BoyAmerican
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
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Etheline
GirlFrench
noble
#563 →
Flavil
BoyLatin America
Golden or yellow.
#564 →
Joanetta
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Enrique
BoySpain
Ruler of the home
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Johan
BoySweden
God is gracious
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Rondal
BoyAmerican
Ruler's Peace
#567 →
Arnald
BoyGermanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568 →
Manfried
BoyGermanic
powerful protector
#568 →
Darlie
GirlEnglish
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
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Dorinne
GirlFrance
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
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Wyota
GirlNative American
Native American
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Armando
BoyItaly
Soldier
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Jary
BoyAmerican
Descendant of Jer
#571 →
Shelvie
GirlEnglish-speaking
from the willow farm
#571 →
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
Stjulian
BoyAmerican
Saint Julian
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Glendean
GirlAmerican
Valley of the glen
#574 →
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
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Arolyn
GirlAmerican
A little noble one
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Delberta
GirlUSA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
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Zelbert
BoyAmerican
Noble; bright
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Vae
GirlAmerican
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584 →
Rebertha
GirlAmerican
Bright and shining
#585 →
Johann
BoyGermanic
God is gracious
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Horrace
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
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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
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Vinell
GirlAmerican
A person who is full of life.
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Neldon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
from the valley with the nettles
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Raul
BoySpain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596 ↓
Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
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Marveen
GirlAmerican
of the sea
#600 →
Audrienne
GirlAmerican
Noble strength; strong and brave
#601 →
Jaynell
GirlUSA
A modern name, often considered a blend of 'Jane' and 'Nell'.
#604 →
Koleta
GirlPoland
victorious, glory
#604 →
Patsy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble patrician
#604 →
Roylee
BoyAmerican
Royal
#604 →
Thurma
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#604 →
Ellean
GirlScotland
Scottish
#606 →
Shelba
GirlAmerican
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#606 →
Arline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Eagle
#608 →
Harice
BoyFrance
Ruler of the army
#608 →
Claudetta
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#610 →
Marleene
GirlEnglish
Little warrior
#611 →
Joanne
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Luvera
GirlAmerican
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
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Shelbyjean
GirlAmerican
A combination of two names: 'Shelby' meaning 'from the hill by the willow' and 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious'.
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Eustaquio
BoySpain
fruitful, productive
#615 →
Dalbert
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
valley, bright
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Glo
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.
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Marnette
GirlAmerican
Little Sea.
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Arturo
BoyItalian
Arturo - courageous one
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Duwayne
BoyAmerican
Dark, from the bay
#621 →
Hassell
BoyEngland
Holly trees' place
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Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
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Maelene
GirlAmerican
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
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Nonna
GirlItaly
Grandmother
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Gerlean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
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Gaylia
GirlAmerican
Gaylia is a modern and creative variant of the name 'Gail', with connections to joy and happiness.
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Leorn
BoyOld English
lion; brave, strong
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Dermont
BoyIreland
without a master
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Gaylard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a brave one
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Maryln
GirlAmerican
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
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Wyvonia
GirlAmerican
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
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Willistine
GirlAmerican
A blend of the names Will and Christine, suggesting strength and a follower of Christ.
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Beverlye
GirlEnglish
dweller by the beaver stream
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Wilmor
BoyGermanic
will helmet
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Clarabeth
GirlAmerican
Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.
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Geneal
GirlAmerican
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
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Shelva
GirlAmerican
a name of a God
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Gennette
GirlFrance
little generation, young one
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Lorainne
Girl[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
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Marqueen
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
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Verene
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
True; Véritable
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Ersell
GirlAmerican
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
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Jeraldean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
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Shelma
GirlHebrew
peaceful; calm
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Barara
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
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Clauzell
BoyFrench
Small keyhole
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Ludean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
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Laferne
GirlAmerican
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
#649 →
Rodessa
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
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Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
#650 →
Benna
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#652 →
Willean
GirlAmerican
Determined protector
#654 →
Hartsel
BoyEnglish
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655 →
Pearleen
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
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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.
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Collene
GirlAmerican
Girl, young girl, or maiden; Victory of the people
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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 →
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 →
Geroldine
GirlFrance
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#663 →
Loretta
GirlItaly
laurel; victory
#665 →
Maydean
GirlAmerican
May flower, maiden
#666 →
Cesario
BoyItalian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
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Roselea
GirlAmerican
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#667 →
Calvester
BoyAmerican
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668 →
Therald
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.
#669 →
Normalee
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670 →
Autra
GirlLatvia
dawn
#671 →
Rabon
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
a shepherd, a protector
#671 →
Wyonda
GirlAmerican
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#672 →
Lennea
GirlSwedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
#673 →
Nancylou
GirlAmerican
Graceful and beloved
#674 →
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 →
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 →
Linvel
BoyAmerican
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Annett
GirlGermanic
gracious
#704 →
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 →
Starley
UnisexAmerican
star field
#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 →
Nannetta
GirlItaly
little Ann; favor; grace.
#715 →
Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#716 →
Granderson
BoyAmerican
Son of Grand
#718 →
Ivera
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#719 →
Gorham
BoyEngland
Old English
#720 →
Maridee
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names 'Mary' and 'Dee'; connotes a sense of uniqueness and modernity.
#720 →
Marrell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
little warrior
#720 →
Wyomia
GirlAmerican
a gift from God
#720 →
Wardel
BoyUSA
guardian of the forest
#721 →
Jeanenne
GirlFrance
God is gracious, merciful
#722 →