Popular Baby Names 1937

Classic names that peaked in 1937 — now making a comeback.

200 names937 girl476 boy

These 1937 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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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.

Born of fire; handsome.

bright, shining light

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.

Greater; larger

A beloved name with deep roots

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

To arise; to be lifted up

A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.

Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.

A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.

A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.

A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

Of Mary; beloved

From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.

A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.

Derived from the word 'clay'

Scandinavian countries

From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'

God is gracious

Ruler of the home

God is gracious

Eagle power or ruler

powerful protector

Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.

Native American

Native American

Descendant of Jer

from the willow farm

Valley of the glen

stream where the brambles grow

A little noble one

Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.

Bright and shining

Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.

Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.

God will increase

one who is brave and valiant

A person who is full of life.

from the valley with the nettles

Noble strength; strong and brave

noble patrician

A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.

Ruler of the army

Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.

In a manner of being light or nourishing.

fruitful, productive

A beloved name with deep roots

Dark, from the bay

Holly trees' place

Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high

A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.

without a master

A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'

A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.

dweller by the beaver stream

A modern twist on the name Genevieve

little generation, young one

a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.

derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear

inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'

A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.

A beloved name with deep roots

Determined protector

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.

earnest, serious

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

One who is adored

A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.

laurel; victory

a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'

derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'

a shepherd, a protector

A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.

Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'

Swedish-speaking countries

A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.

A beloved name with deep roots

The one who is a seeker; a traveler

From the 'place of the pine.'

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.

derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'

little Ann; favor; grace.

a gift from God

guardian of the forest

Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Meadow or field

A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'

Native American (Sioux)

to wake up, to rise

A name referring to a magpie.

star of the sea

Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'

Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.

the small river

A variation of 'Herminia', often interpreted as 'the one who belongs to Hermes'

A source of joy

Derived from the names Dora and Delene