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.
Rosalie
Girl
France
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.
#182
Elaine
Girl
France
bright, shining light
#381
Sylvia
Girl
Italy
of the forest
#426
Wyonne
Girl
English-speaking countries
Blessed
#505
Charl
Unisex
English-speaking countries
free man
#508
Daralene
Girl
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#508
Cather
Girl
American
English
#510
Rosemarie
Girl
Germanic
Rosemarie
#512
Ivena
Girl
English
gift of God; peaceful
#513
Doylene
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Karel
Unisex
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516
Lerae
Girl
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
Virley
Girl
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#516
Claranne
Girl
English-speaking countries
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
#519
Omma
Girl
South Korea
Mother (엄마)
#520
Shirline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Bright as the sun
#521
Laurelee
Girl
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#522
Normia
Girl
Scotland
A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.
#522
Marvalee
Girl
American
Marvelous
#528
Kather
Girl
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535
Jerelene
Girl
American
sacred, exalted
#537
Nelta
Girl
Albania
mighty
#538
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Noreita
Girl
Spain
Honored; Light
#541
Edena
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.
#542
Clydell
Unisex
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Deotha
Girl
Indian
goddess
#547
Marieda
Girl
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#547
Shirleyann
Girl
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549
Burna
Girl
English-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
#553
Clata
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#553
Leneta
Girl
Scandinavian countries
light
#553
Colleene
Girl
Irish
victorious
#561
Floretha
Girl
American
flower
#562
Etheline
Girl
French
noble
#563
Joanetta
Girl
American
God is gracious
#564
Darlie
Girl
English
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
#569
Dorinne
Girl
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#569
Wyota
Girl
Native American
Native American
#570
Shelvie
Girl
English-speaking
from the willow farm
#571
Glendean
Girl
American
Valley of the glen
#574
Louan
Girl
French
Shining light
#574
Jearldean
Girl
English
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#578
Clairene
Girl
France
Clear
#579
Arolyn
Girl
American
A little noble one
#581
Delberta
Girl
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#581
Rebertha
Girl
American
Bright and shining
#585
Lovelia
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.
#588
Jolean
Girl
English-speaking countries
God will increase
#592
Ladona
Girl
Mexico
The Lady
#593
Vinell
Girl
American
A person who is full of life.
#594
Audrienne
Girl
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#601
Jaynell
Girl
USA
A modern name, often considered a blend of 'Jane' and 'Nell'.
#604
Patsy
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble patrician
#604
Ellean
Girl
Scotland
Scottish
#606
Shelba
Girl
American
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#606
Arline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Eagle
#608
Claudetta
Girl
English-speaking countries
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#610
Jeanette
Girl
French
gift from God
#611
Marleene
Girl
English
Little warrior
#611
Luvera
Girl
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
Shelbyjean
Girl
American
A combination of two names: 'Shelby' meaning 'from the hill by the willow' and 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#614
Glo
Girl
English-speaking countries
A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.
#618
Marnette
Girl
American
Little Sea.
#619
Laquata
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#620
Mikell
Unisex
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
Maelene
Girl
American
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#623
Nonna
Girl
Italy
Grandmother
#623
Gerlean
Girl
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#624
Gaylia
Girl
American
Gaylia is a modern and creative variant of the name 'Gail', with connections to joy and happiness.
#627
Maryln
Girl
American
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#629
Gearldene
Girl
Modern English
English
#631
Wyvonia
Girl
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#631
Willistine
Girl
American
A blend of the names Will and Christine, suggesting strength and a follower of Christ.
#631
Beverlye
Girl
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#632
Corlene
Girl
American
a variant of Coraline; associated with the coral gemstone.
#632
Clarabeth
Girl
American
Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.
#635
Geneal
Girl
American
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
#635
Shelva
Girl
American
a name of a God
#635
Gennette
Girl
France
little generation, young one
#636
Marqueen
Girl
American
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
#641
Verene
Girl
English-speaking countries
True; Véritable
#642
Ersell
Girl
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643
Jeraldean
Girl
American
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
#645
Shelma
Girl
Hebrew
peaceful; calm
#645
Ludean
Girl
English-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#646
Laferne
Girl
American
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
#649
Rodessa
Girl
American
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#650
Selby
Unisex
England
Old Norse
#650
Benna
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#652
Willean
Girl
American
Determined protector
#654
Collene
Girl
American
Girl, young girl, or maiden; Victory of the people
#656
Earnestean
Girl
English-speaking countries
earnest, serious
#658
Glenese
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Selvia
Girl
Italy
of the forest
#659
Jonell
Girl
American
God is gracious
#660
Laveda
Girl
Spanish
One who is adored
#660
Geroldine
Girl
France
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#663
Loretta
Girl
Italy
laurel; victory
#665
Normalee
Girl
American
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
#670
Wyonda
Girl
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#672
Cobina
Girl
American
Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'
#673
Lennea
Girl
Swedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
#673
Mildren
Girl
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#675
Marline
Girl
France
Little sea
#676
Rexie
Unisex
American
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677
Nanalee
Girl
American
gift of God
#683
Annett
Girl
Germanic
gracious
#704
Immaculate
Girl
Latin (Roman Catholic)
pure or free from sin
#708
Jacquolyn
Girl
American
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708
Starley
Unisex
American
star field
#708
Barabra
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is my oath; foreign woman
#709
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Veanna
Girl
English-speaking countries
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#714
Nannetta
Girl
Italy
little Ann; favor; grace.
#715
Maridee
Girl
American
A combination of the names 'Mary' and 'Dee'; connotes a sense of uniqueness and modernity.
#720
Wyomia
Girl
American
a gift from God
#720
Jeanenne
Girl
France
God is gracious, merciful
#722
Laree
Girl
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#723
Hermene
Girl
Greek
interpreter, speaker
#725
Virjean
Girl
American
Vibrant, Life-filled
#725
Ervena
Girl
English-speaking countries
evergreen; eternal, enduring
#726
Marliene
Girl
American
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#726
Atlean
Girl
American
the exact origin is unclear, but it may suggest connections to the 'Atlantic' or 'Atlantean,' suggesting 'ocean' or 'related to water.'
#729
Clea
Girl
Greek
glory
#729
Wadena
Girl
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#730
Marilyn
Girl
American
star of the sea
#742
Freta
Girl
Spanish
Free woman
#745
Olna
Girl
Russia
the light
#745
Mablean
Girl
American
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
#746
Athlene
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
Dewilla
Girl
American
dew; the freshness of the morning
#752
Laverle
Girl
American
the small river
#754
Vear
Girl
American
A unique derived name, possibly connected to 'veer,' suggesting change or direction.
#754
Hermenia
Girl
Spain
A variation of 'Herminia', often interpreted as 'the one who belongs to Hermes'
#758
Oteka
Girl
Nigeria
A source of joy
#758
Doralene
Girl
American
Derived from the names Dora and Delene
#759
Gaynol
Girl
American
Joyful
#761
Lyndal
Unisex
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#763
Lamona
Girl
American
Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.
#763
Easther
Girl
Biblical
Star; Rebirth
#764
Christell
Girl
French
follower of Christ
#765
Pearlene
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty.
#765
Arzetta
Girl
American
noble
#768
Fayerene
Girl
English
fairy princess
#772
Blondean
Girl
American
derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair
#774
Louine
Girl
France
famous warrior
#777
Dixie
Girl
[English]
From the term that refers to the southern United States, used by Daniel D. Emmett in his song Dixie in 1859.
#780
Magalene
Girl
Israel
of Magdala
#780
Ladeane
Girl
American
From the valley of the green hill
#781
Florestine
Girl
France
flowering
#785
Mignonette
Girl
French-speaking countries
little darling
#787
Jolita
Girl
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#788
Deanie
Girl
American
Cognate of Deana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.
#789
Flona
Girl
American
flowering, flourishing
#791
Margia
Girl
Latin
Pearl
#792
Marua
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
bitter
#792
Jeraldene
Girl
English
a blend of Geraldine and Jeralda
#795
Shriley
Girl
English-speaking countries
Bright meadow; a name derived from a place name
#797
Glenis
Girl
Scotland
From the glen
#798
Cleta
Girl
Greek
glory
#801
Fredlyn
Girl
American
A combination of names Fred and Lynn, often interpreted as 'peaceful ruler'.
#801
Lougene
Unisex
American
famous warrior
#802
Marylen
Girl
American
Star of the sea; bitter
#802
Earma
Girl
American
herb, plant
#803
Helenann
Girl
American
Light, bright, shining one
#805
Joyceline
Girl
American
merry, joyful
#805
Ernesteen
Girl
English-speaking countries
seriousness
#806
Maclovia
Girl
Spain
battle glory
#806
Jeneanne
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#807
Algerine
Girl
American
One from Algiers, Algeria or related to the region.
#810
Maudry
Girl
United Kingdom
Old English
#810
Nihla
Girl
Arabic
One who is beautiful.
#810
Cathren
Girl
Ireland
Pure
#811
Lafay
Girl
France
From the place of the meadow.
#813
Selba
Girl
American
to provide help or assistance
#814
Ethelrine
Girl
England
noble maiden
#815
Marinell
Girl
American
A blend of marine-related names suggesting a connection to the sea.
#818
Elenita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
light; a variant of 'Elena'
#819
Marda
Girl
Israel
bitter
#819
Ernell
Girl
American
a combination of 'Er' and 'Nell'; variant of 'Earl' and 'Nell'
#822
Marvell
Unisex
English
to marvel; wonder
#823
Almatine
Girl
Kazakhstan
Kazakh
#827
Carilyn
Girl
American
Combination of the names Carrie and Lynn, meaning ‘free man’ and ‘lake’ respectively
#827
Charlaine
Girl
American
little Charles
#829
Dorelle
Girl
French-speaking countries
gift or present
#832
Glendene
Girl
American
valley or glen of Dene
#840
Clotene
Girl
French-speaking countries
Clotene is associated with the word for 'famous' or 'notable'
#842
Willidean
Girl
American
English
#843
Beneva
Girl
American
A variant of the name Geneva, which generally means 'juniper tree'.
#846
Verdell
Unisex
American
green, youthful
#847
Conna
Girl
Ireland
Woman; strong
#848
Shirly
Girl
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'bright meadow' or 'shire meadow'.
#850
Ardyce
Girl
American
noble
#853
Veniece
Girl
American
A variant of Venice, it can represent the city known for its beauty, canals, and art.
#855
Rosel
Girl
Germanic
Little rose
#856
Allaire
Girl
France
cheerful, lively
#857
Donnalou
Girl
American
combination of Donna and Lou, meaning 'lady' and 'warrior'
#858
Velta
Girl
Latvia
Latvian
#858
Armie
Girl
American
Soldier
#860