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  1. Popular Boy Names 1937

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 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'