Popular Names 1936 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1936

1,363 baby names that were most popular around 1936 — 991 girl names and 571 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1936

Classic names that peaked in 1936 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1936

  • 1,363 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1936
  • 991 girl names and 571 boy names are associated with 1936
  • Names from 1936 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938

Popular Boy Names 1936

91 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1936

#182
Rosalie
France↑ Rising
rose
#333
Manuel
Spain
God is with us
#378
Pablo
Spanish
small, humble
#426
Sylvia
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#500
Faye
France↑ Rising
fairy
#503
Lemoine
France
the miller
#506
Maclovio
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#508
Charl
English
free man
#512
Rosemarie
Germanic
Rosemarie
#514
Major
American
Greater; larger
#537
Verland
American
English
#541
Dester
American
English
#542
Wayford
United Kingdom
Old English
#547
Clydell
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
Glennwood
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#549
Therdore
English
brave one
#559
Herschal
American
Yiddish
#562
Raburn
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#564
Flavil
Latin
Latin
#565
Enrique
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Johan
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
Rondal
American
Ruler's Peace
#568
Arnald
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568
Manfried
Germanic
powerful protector
#571
Armando
Italy
Soldier
#571
Jary
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
Shelvie
English
from the willow farm
#572
Beldon
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
Stjulian
American
Latin
#577
Burnam
American
stream where the brambles grow
#580
Arless
American
English
#581
Zelbert
American
Noble; bright
#588
Johann
Germanic
God is gracious
#590
Horrace
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#592
Games
English
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#594
Gailord
English
one who is brave and valiant
#596
Neldon
English
from the valley with the nettles
#596
Raul
Spain
Spanish
#604
Patsy
English
noble patrician
#604
Roylee
American
Royal
#606
Shelba
American
English
#608
Arline
English
Eagle
#608
Harice
France
Ruler of the army
#614
Joanne
American
God is gracious
#615
Eustaquio
Spain
fruitful, productive
#618
Dalbert
English
valley, bright
#621
Arturo
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one
#621
Duwayne
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
Hassell
England
Holly trees' place
#623
Mikell
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#627
Leorn
English
lion
#629
Dermont
Ireland
without a master
#629
Gaylard
English
a brave one
#633
Wilmor
Germanic
will helmet
#635
Shelva
American
Hebrew
#643
Ersell
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#646
Clauzell
French
Small keyhole
#650
Selby
England
Old Norse
#655
Hartsel
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#656
Benito
Spain
Spanish
#657
Orison
American
English
#657
Thadis
Greek
Greek
#658
Donaldá
Scotland
World ruler
#658
Garney
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#660
Jonell
American
God is gracious
#663
Blondell
France
French
#665
Loretta
Italy
laurel; victory
#667
Cesario
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#668
Calvester
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#669
Therald
American
English
#671
Rabon
Hebrew
a shepherd, a protector
#675
Gaeton
France
from Gaeta
#677
Lonis
American
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677
Rexie
American
Latin
#678
Almous
Arabic
Arabic
#678
Cubert
American
English
#680
Lomax
England
from the snare
#684
Onell
English
Light, illumination
#686
Narvin
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#687
Milvin
American
gracious protector
#697
Linvel
American
English
#701
Joen
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#704
Durie
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#707
Newland
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#708
Starley
American
star field
#714
Vernell
USA
spring green
#718
Granderson
American
Son of Grand
#720
Gorham
England
Old English
#720
Marrell
English
little warrior
#721
Wardel
USA
guardian of the forest
#725
Mead
English
Meadow or field

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