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Classic names that peaked in 1939 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1939

  • 1,164 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1939
  • 863 girl names and 466 boy names are associated with 1939
  • Names from 1939 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941

Popular Girl Names 1939

147 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1939

#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#398
United Kingdom
joyful stone
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#504
American
From the North
#510
American
English
#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
Hebrew
Hebrew
#521
American
A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.
#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.
#522
English
a valley; a mystical place
#528
American
English
#531
American
A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.
#532
American
Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.
#537
American
English
#538
Albania
mighty
#541
Spain
Spanish
#542
Hebrew
Hebrew
#545
English
Judah's daughter
#546
American
Life, Life-giving
#547
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#555
American
Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#564
American
God is gracious
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#570
Native American
Native American
#571
English
from the willow farm
#574
American
Valley of the glen
#579
American
English
#580
American
English
#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
Greek
farmer, earthworker
#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
#606
Scotland
Scottish
#606
American
English
#610
English
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#611
French
gift from God
#611
American
Bitterness
#611
English
Little warrior
#614
American
English
#616
American
Greek
#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
Hebrew
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#643
American
a prosperous protector
#644
United Kingdom
river
#645
English
God is gracious
#645
Hebrew
Hebrew
#646
English
Foreign woman; stranger
#649
American
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
#650
England
Old Norse
#650
Welsh
little
#652
Italy
Ancient, venerable
#654
American
Determined protector
#656
Spain
Spanish
#656
American
Irish
#659
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#659
Italy
of the forest
#660
American
God is gracious
#663
France
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
#665
Italy
laurel; victory
#669
Slovenia
Slovene
#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
#680
American
God is gracious
#684
American
Of the sea
#691
USA
A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.
#691
American
Princess, beloved
#697
English
A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'
#704
Germanic
gracious
#704
France
Marie: 'Of the sea' or 'bitter', Ann: 'grace'
#704
American
a diminutive of the name Margherita, meaning 'daisy'
#705
American
A variation of names like Colleen, meaning girl or young woman.
#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
#722
France
French
#725
Greek
Greek
#726
English
Italian
#729
American
English
#730
Native American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
#745
Russia
Russian
#746
American
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
#749
American
English
#751
American
English
#753
American
English
#754
American
Free man
#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'
#765
American
English
#766
American
English
#769
English
English
#771
Spain
Bringer of joy
#773
American
English
#774
American
derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair
#777
American
English
#778
American
a variation of Maesie or Maisie, which means 'pearl'
#780
American
English
#780
Welsh
like a lion
#780
Israel
of Magdala
#781
American
From the valley of the green hill
#785
France
flowering
#786
Greek
A name from the Greek word 'phullon', meaning 'leaf'.
#788
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#789
American
Cognate of Deana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.
#789
American
ruler of the army
#789
American
From 'Warren' which means 'watchman' or 'defender'.
#791
American
Latin
#792
Latin
Latin
#792
Hebrew
bitter

Popular Boy Names 1939

87 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1939

#4
English
supplanter
#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#262
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#398
United Kingdom
joyful stone
#426
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#499
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#503
English
Son of the farmer
#503
France
the miller
#504
American
From the North
#506
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#514
American
Greater; larger
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#522
American
descendant of Hind
#525
England
English
#539
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#544
American
twin
#555
English
French
#557
Italy
Italian
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
American
Ruler's Peace
#568
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#571
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
English
from the willow farm
#575
United Kingdom
Son of fortune
#578
English
Dark-skinned or black
#580
American
English
#581
American
Noble; bright
#587
English
From the linden tree hill
#605
American
guardian or protector
#606
American
English
#608
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#611
French
gift from God
#612
Scotland
ruler's advisor
#621
England
Holly trees' place
#629
Latin
Great, venerable
#629
English
a brave one
#631
American
heir to the throne
#632
English
from the island clearing
#633
Germanic
will helmet
#634
English
English
#635
American
Hebrew
#638
England
English
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#644
United Kingdom
river
#645
English
God is gracious
#646
French
Small keyhole
#650
England
Old Norse
#650
Welsh
little
#652
Italy
Ancient, venerable
#656
Spain
Spanish
#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'
#669
American
English
#670
American
A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.
#671
Hebrew
a shepherd, a protector
#675
American
English
#686
France
French
#689
Greece
Good timing
#697
American
English
#707
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#708
American
star field
#712
Spain
of the fifth
#719
American
One who reams, a tool used in shaping or enlarging holes.
#720
England
Old English
#722
England
Old English
#732
United Kingdom
one who guards
#742
Germanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#744
Spanish
to be present
#747
English
marshland, boggy land
#749
American
English
#751
American
English
#753
American
English
#754
American
the small river
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#765
American
Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.
#768
American
English
#768
American
English
#769
American
a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession
#773
French
he who is light
#777
American
A variant of Daire
#777
American
English
#780
American
English
#780
Welsh
like a lion
#789
American
Cognate of Deana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.

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