Popular Baby Names 1938

Classic names that peaked in 1938 — now making a comeback.

200 names884 girl435 boy

These 1938 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.

bright, shining light

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.

gift of God; peaceful

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.

English-speaking countries

Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.

Mother (엄마)

A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.

English-speaking countries

Bright as the sun

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 combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.

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

sacred, exalted

Hebrew-speaking countries

The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.

Life, Life-giving

Of Mary; beloved

Derived from the word 'clay'

Scandinavian countries

merciful, gentle

God is gracious

Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.

Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.

Native American

Native American

English-speaking

from the willow farm

Valley of the glen

variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler

Possibly a modern creation, potentially derived from names like Ramona or similar variations.

A little noble one

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

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

Bright and shining

Derived from rose; a small rose

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

English-speaking countries

God will increase

A person who is full of life.

Noble strength; strong and brave

A modern name, often considered a blend of 'Jane' and 'Nell'.

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

noble patrician

the willow; the bog; from the ledge

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.

A combination of two names: 'Shelby' meaning 'from the hill by the willow' and 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious'.

English-speaking countries

A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God will increase

Gaylia is a modern and creative variant of the name 'Gail', with connections to joy and happiness.

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

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

a variant of Coraline; associated with the coral gemstone.

Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.

a name of a God

little generation, young one

derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear

a prosperous protector

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

English-speaking countries

inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'

A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.

A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.

Ancient, venerable

Determined protector

Girl, young girl, or maiden; Victory of the people

English-speaking countries

earnest, serious

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

likely derived from names like 'Ronald' or 'Ronni', meaning 'ruler' or 'counsel'

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.

glory or famous

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God is gracious

A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.

Princess, beloved

Latin (Roman Catholic)

pure or free from sin

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

English-speaking countries

God is my oath; foreign woman

sea of bitterness

English-speaking countries

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

little Ann; favor; grace.

A combination of the names 'Mary' and 'Dee'; connotes a sense of uniqueness and modernity.

a gift from God

God is gracious, merciful

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

interpreter, speaker

English-speaking countries

evergreen; eternal, enduring

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

the exact origin is unclear, but it may suggest connections to the 'Atlantic' or 'Atlantean,' suggesting 'ocean' or 'related to water.'

Native American (Sioux)

to wake up, to rise

star of the sea

Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'

Short form of PATRICK or PATRICIA. A famous bearer of this name was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.

the small river

A unique derived name, possibly connected to 'veer,' suggesting change or direction.

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

A source of joy

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

Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.

follower of Christ

Derived from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty.

English-speaking countries

from the land or meadow

A combination of 'Sally' and 'Jo', where 'Sally' is a diminutive of 'Sarah' meaning 'princess', and 'Jo' is derived from 'Josephine' or 'Johanna' which means 'Yahweh is gracious'.

derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair

From the term that refers to the southern United States, used by Daniel D. Emmett in his song Dixie in 1859.

From the valley of the green hill

Cognate of Deana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.

From 'Warren' which means 'watchman' or 'defender'.

flowering, flourishing

Hebrew-speaking countries

Noble and sincere

a blend of Geraldine and Jeralda

One who is a wise leader

English-speaking countries

Bright meadow; a name derived from a place name

A combination of names Fred and Lynn, often interpreted as 'peaceful ruler'.

Star of the sea; bitter

Light, bright, shining one

A beloved name with deep roots

One from Algiers, Algeria or related to the region.

From the place of the meadow.

Little red-haired one

to provide help or assistance

A blend of marine-related names suggesting a connection to the sea.

Spanish-speaking countries

light; a variant of 'Elena'

a combination of 'Er' and 'Nell'; variant of 'Earl' and 'Nell'

renowned warrior; grace

French-speaking countries

gift or present

valley or glen of Dene

God is gracious

green, youthful

Derived from a place name meaning 'bright meadow' or 'shire meadow'.

A variant of Venice, it can represent the city known for its beauty, canals, and art.

cheerful, lively

combination of Donna and Lou, meaning 'lady' and 'warrior'

A variant of the name Wanda, which means 'wanderer' or 'seeker' in Old German

A beloved name with deep roots

Welsh diminutive of AGNES.

Modern variant of names like Lois

okay, acceptable, satisfactory

Foreign; strange

an altered form of Eileen or a combination of 'Eric' and 'Elaine'