Popular Baby Names 1937

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

200 names936 girl472 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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Born of fire; handsome.

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

English-speaking countries

Greater; larger

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

from the land of the brave

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

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

English-speaking countries

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

Ruler of the home

God is gracious

Eagle power or ruler

powerful protector

Descendant of Jer

stream where the brambles grow

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

English-speaking countries

one who is brave and valiant

English-speaking countries

from the valley with the nettles

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

Ruler of the army

fruitful, productive

Dark, from the bay

Holly trees' place

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

lion; brave, strong

without a master

English-speaking countries

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.

A prayer; a supplication.

A beloved name with deep roots

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

derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'

A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

a shepherd, a protector

The one who is a seeker; a traveler

Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.

A joyful and graceful person; an invented name

From the 'place of the pine.'

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

guardian of the forest

English-speaking countries

Meadow or field

Wooded area or grove

A name referring to a magpie.

A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'

Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.

gift, or reward

A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'

derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'

Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.

A variant of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear'.

A variant of Daire

Means 'son of Neil'; in contemporary contexts, it is often used as a given name for girls as a twist on the surname.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

to marvel; wonder

A variant of Clifford, meaning 'ford by a cliff'.

English-speaking countries

dweller by the buffer,

God is my judge

From the elm tree estate.

English-speaking countries

Derived from the old English word 'rad' meaning counsel or advice, and 'dell' meaning valley.

burnt ford or river crossing

green, youthful

A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.

From the granary

Ulysses, Wrathful

Latin-speaking countries

Welsh diminutive of AGNES.

zhèngzhèng), meaning 'the one who is generous'

English-speaking countries

a combination of Gaye and Lon

Winged one, nurturer

Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.

From the blackberry hill

shearer of wool; one who works with wool

A diminutive form of Samuel

A variation of the name 'Radford', meaning 'red ford'.

French-speaking countries

Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'

Armenian form of LEON. This was the name of several kings of Cilician Armenia, including the first king Levon I the Magnificent.

A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.

Variant of Marvin, which means 'sea friend' or 'great lord'.

English-speaking countries

Noble, cheerful; Handsome

to advance, to progress

from the spring

A variation of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'.

variant of Ord, meaning 'spear' or 'point'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a son of friendship

Beloved, affectionate; It's like a water body, derived from 'leman'/lemanlar which means 'river'.

derived from Bernard, meaning ‘brave as a bear’

A variation of the name Lloyd, which means 'grey' or 'the grey one'.

English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle".

A meaningful name with English roots

Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.

fiery or heat-related

from the town by the caldron

A combination of 'tail' meaning 'end' and 'ford', a river crossing.

Derived from ‘François’, meaning ‘free man’.

the famous one; the renowned; to be clear or to shine

Scottish Gaelic

English-speaking countries

Born during the day

A beloved name with deep roots

From the mill by the ford

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.

Son of the right hand

Lemon tree; vibrant or refreshing

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

A modern variant of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.'

English-speaking countries

A variation of 'Lona', which relates to 'lioness'.

a variation of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'

Glory of the father.

derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'

Son of the charioteer

valley with a glen

dizzy or light-headed

[Greek Mythology]

Greek form of CIRCE.

Short form of NICHOLAS.

Variant of Earl, meaning nobleman

brave as a bear

English-speaking countries

From the king's forest

The name is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', meaning 'to harvest'.

The surname is believed to be of Norman origin, derived from the Old French name 'Cheraud', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

Variant of COLMÁN.

Variant of 'Dowel', meaning a small wooden peg used in carpentry.

A beloved name with deep roots

forester or woodsman

Meaning unknown. It could possibly be a derivative of ALVIS or ELWIN. More likely, it is from the rare surname Elvis, which is ultimately derived from the given name ELOISE.

from the town of Fremont

lion strength or bravery

Nobleman or Earl

Wrathful, hater

Often used as a diminutive or nickname for names starting with 'Z'.; In Hebrew, it can imply light or brightness.

Diminutive form of Robert; bright fame; A cherished friend or loving companion

heir; from the shore

Son of the one who is blind

fortified place

A beloved name with deep roots

a blend of nature and valor

English-speaking countries

one who makes a pledge or promise

the one who is kind, gentle

English-speaking countries

A variant of the name Wendell, which means 'wanderer' or 'traveler'.; Derived from the High German 'Wendel', which can also mean 'to wander'.

Strong and brave

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

a fight between two people

dweller near the woods

From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.

Form of GEORGE. This name was borne by the German idealist philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831).

Medieval form of TOBIAS. It was sometimes used as a feminine name in the 1930s and 40s due to the influence of American actress Toby Wing (1915-2001).

God is salvation

English-speaking countries

Dear and beloved.