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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 Girl Names 1936

145 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1936

#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#500
France↑ Rising
fairy
#502
Italian
Italian
#505
English
Blessed
#508
English
free man
#508
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#510
American
English
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#513
English
English
#514
American
Greater; larger
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#519
English
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
#520
South Korea
Korean
#520
English
English
#521
English
English
#522
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#541
American
English
#541
Spain
Spanish
#542
Hebrew
Hebrew
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Indian
goddess
#547
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#549
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#550
Welsh
Welsh
#553
English
English
#553
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#554
Greece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
Irish
victorious
#561
Italian
crown of laurel.
#562
American
flower
#563
French
noble
#564
American
God is gracious
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#569
English
English
#569
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#570
Native American
Native American
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
English
from the willow farm
#574
American
Valley of the glen
#574
French
Shining light
#578
English
English
#579
France
Clear
#580
American
English
#581
American
A little noble one
#581
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#584
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#585
American
Bright and shining
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#594
American
A person who is full of life.
#596
Spain
Spanish
#597
South Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#600
American
English
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#604
USA
English
#604
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Unknown
#606
Scotland
Scottish
#606
American
English
#608
English
Eagle
#610
English
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#611
English
Little warrior
#614
American
God is gracious
#614
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
American
English
#618
English
English
#619
American
Little Sea.
#621
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
American
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#623
Italy
Grandmother
#624
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#627
American
English
#629
American
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#631
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#631
American
English
#632
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#635
American
English
#635
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
American
Hebrew
#636
France
little generation, young one
#639
English
French
#641
American
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
#642
English
True
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#645
American
English
#645
Hebrew
Hebrew
#646
American
Latin
#646
English
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#649
American
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
#650
American
Spanish
#650
England
Old Norse
#652
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#654
American
Determined protector
#655
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#656
Spain
Spanish
#656
American
Irish
#658
Scotland
World ruler
#658
English
earnest, serious
#659
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Italy
of the forest
#660
English
English
#660
American
God is gracious
#660
Spanish
One who is adored
#663
France
French
#663
France
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#665
Italy
laurel; victory
#666
American
May flower, maiden
#667
American
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#670
American
English
#671
Latvia
dawn
#672
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#673
Swedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
#674
American
Graceful and beloved
#675
American
True spring
#676
France
Little sea
#677
American
Latin
#683
American
gift of God
#684
American
English
#684
English
Light, illumination
#701
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#704
Germanic
gracious
#704
English
darling
#708
Latin
Latin
#708
American
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708
American
star field
#709
English
Hebrew
#714
USA
spring green
#714
English
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#716
English
Old English
#719
Spanish
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#720
American
English
#720
American
a gift from God
#722
France
French
#723
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'