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Classic names that peaked in 1938 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1938

  • 1,218 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1938
  • 915 girl names and 482 boy names are associated with 1938
  • Names from 1938 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1936, 1937, 1939, 1940

Popular Girl Names 1938

149 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1938

#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#398
United Kingdom
joyful stone
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#505
English
Blessed
#508
English
free man
#508
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#510
American
English
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#513
English
English
#514
American
Greater; larger
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#519
English
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
#520
South Korea
Korean
#521
American
A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.
#521
English
English
#522
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#522
Scotland
A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.
#528
American
English
#531
American
A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#537
American
English
#538
Albania
mighty
#541
Spain
Spanish
#542
Hebrew
Hebrew
#546
American
Life, Life-giving
#547
Indian
goddess
#547
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#553
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#564
American
God is gracious
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#569
English
English
#569
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#570
Native American
Native American
#571
English
from the willow farm
#574
American
Valley of the glen
#578
English
English
#579
American
English
#580
American
English
#581
American
A little noble one
#581
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#584
American
Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear
#585
American
Bright and shining
#587
American
Derived from rose; a small rose
#588
American
Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.
#592
English
God will increase
#593
Mexico
The Lady
#594
American
A person who is full of life.
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#604
USA
English
#604
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#604
English
noble patrician
#606
Scotland
Scottish
#606
American
English
#608
English
Eagle
#610
English
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#611
French
gift from God
#611
English
Little warrior
#614
American
English
#618
English
English
#619
American
a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'
#619
American
Little Sea.
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#623
American
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
#623
Italy
Grandmother
#625
American
God will increase
#627
American
English
#629
American
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
#631
English
English
#631
American
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
#632
American
English
#635
American
English
#635
American
Hebrew
#636
France
little generation, young one
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643
American
a prosperous protector
#645
English
God is gracious
#645
Hebrew
Hebrew
#646
English
Foreign woman; stranger
#646
English
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
#649
American
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
#650
American
Spanish
#650
England
Old Norse
#650
Welsh
little
#652
Italy
Ancient, venerable
#654
American
Determined protector
#656
Spain
Spanish
#656
American
Irish
#658
English
earnest, serious
#659
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Italy
of the forest
#660
American
God is gracious
#660
Spanish
One who is adored
#663
France
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#665
Italy
laurel; victory
#670
American
A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.
#671
American
likely derived from names like 'Ronald' or 'Ronni', meaning 'ruler' or 'counsel'
#672
American
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
#673
American
Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'
#673
Swedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
#675
American
English
#675
American
glory or famous
#675
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#677
American
Latin
#680
American
God is gracious
#691
USA
A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.
#691
American
Princess, beloved
#704
Germanic
gracious
#708
Latin
Latin
#708
American
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
#708
American
star field
#709
English
Hebrew
#709
American
sea of bitterness
#714
English
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
#720
American
English
#720
American
a gift from God
#722
France
French
#723
American
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#725
Greek
Greek
#726
English
Italian
#726
American
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
#729
American
English
#729
Greek
glory
#730
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#742
American
star of the sea
#745
Russia
Russian
#746
American
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
#749
American
English
#751
American
English
#753
American
English
#754
American
the small river
#758
Spain
A variation of 'Herminia', often interpreted as 'the one who belongs to Hermes'
#758
Nigeria
A source of joy
#761
American
English
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#763
American
Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.
#765
French
follower of Christ
#765
American
English
#768
American
Italian
#769
English
English
#771
Spain
Bringer of joy
#772
English
fairy princess
#773
American
English
#774
American
derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair