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Classic names that peaked in 1937 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1937

  • 1,300 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1937
  • 962 girl names and 527 boy names are associated with 1937
  • Names from 1937 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939

Popular Girl Names 1937

146 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1937

#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#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
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#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
#521
English
English
#522
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#522
Scotland
A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.
#528
American
English
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#537
American
English
#538
Albania
mighty
#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.
#553
English
English
#553
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#561
Irish
victorious
#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'.
#585
American
Bright and shining
#588
American
Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.
#592
English
God will increase
#593
Mexico
The Lady
#594
American
A person who is full of life.
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#604
USA
English
#604
English
noble patrician
#606
Scotland
Scottish
#606
American
English
#608
English
Eagle
#610
English
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#611
French
gift from God
#611
English
Little warrior
#614
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
American
English
#618
English
English
#619
American
Little Sea.
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
English
English
#631
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#631
American
English
#632
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#632
American
English
#635
American
English
#635
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
American
Hebrew
#636
France
little generation, young one
#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
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
#650
Welsh
little
#652
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#654
American
Determined protector
#656
Spain
Spanish
#656
American
Irish
#658
English
earnest, serious
#659
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Italy
of the forest
#660
American
God is gracious
#660
Spanish
One who is adored
#663
France
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#665
Italy
laurel; victory
#670
American
English
#672
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#673
American
Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'
#673
Swedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
#675
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#676
France
Little sea
#677
American
Latin
#683
American
gift of God
#704
Germanic
gracious
#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'
#720
American
English
#720
American
a gift from God
#722
France
French
#723
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#725
Greek
Greek
#725
American
English
#726
English
Italian
#726
American
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#729
American
English
#729
Greek
glory
#730
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#742
American
star of the sea
#745
Spanish
Free woman
#745
Russia
Russian
#746
American
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
#750
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#751
American
English
#752
American
American
#754
American
the small river
#758
Spain
A variation of 'Herminia', often interpreted as 'the one who belongs to Hermes'
#758
Nigeria
A source of joy
#761
American
English
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#763
American
Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.
#764
Biblical
Star

Popular Boy Names 1937

88 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1937

#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#262
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#503
France
the miller
#506
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#508
English
free man
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#514
American
Greater; larger
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#537
American
English
#541
American
English
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#549
English
brave one
#557
Italy
Italian
#559
American
Yiddish
#562
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
American
Ruler's Peace
#568
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568
Germanic
powerful protector
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
English
from the willow farm
#572
American
Latin
#577
American
stream where the brambles grow
#580
American
English
#581
American
Noble; bright
#590
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#594
English
one who is brave and valiant
#596
English
from the valley with the nettles
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Royal
#606
American
English
#608
English
Eagle
#608
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#608
France
Ruler of the army
#611
French
gift from God
#615
Spain
fruitful, productive
#621
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
England
Holly trees' place
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#627
English
lion
#629
Ireland
without a master
#629
English
a brave one
#633
Germanic
will helmet
#635
American
Hebrew
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#646
French
Small keyhole
#650
England
Old Norse
#650
Welsh
little
#656
Spain
Spanish
#657
American
English
#658
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#660
American
God is gracious
#665
Italy
laurel; victory
#667
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#668
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#669
American
English
#671
Hebrew
a shepherd, a protector
#675
France
from Gaeta
#677
American
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677
American
Latin
#678
Arabic
Arabic
#680
England
from the snare
#697
American
English
#704
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#707
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#708
American
star field
#712
Spain
of the fifth
#714
USA
spring green
#720
England
Old English
#720
English
little warrior
#721
USA
guardian of the forest
#725
English
Meadow or field
#729
Greek
glory
#738
American
Dutch
#741
Germanic
remedy
#742
Germanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#742
American
star of the sea
#751
USA
A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'
#751
American
English
#754
American
the small river
#756
Arabic
Arabic
#762
American
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'

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