Popular Baby Names 1939

Classic names that peaked in 1939 — now making a comeback.

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These 1939 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

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.

Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.

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

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 valley; a mystical place

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

Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.

Judah's daughter

Life, Life-giving

Of Mary; beloved

Scandinavian countries

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

merciful, gentle

God is gracious

Native American

Native American

from the willow farm

Valley of the glen

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

Bright and shining

Derived from rose; a small rose

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

farmer, earthworker

God will increase

A person who is full of life.

Noble strength; strong and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.

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

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

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

derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.

Ancient, venerable

Determined protector

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

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

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.

Princess, beloved

A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'

Marie: 'Of the sea' or 'bitter', Ann: 'grace'

a diminutive of the name Margherita, meaning 'daisy'

A variation of names like Colleen, meaning girl or young woman.

sea of bitterness

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

little Ann; favor; grace.

Native American (Sioux)

to wake up, to rise

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

a variation of Maesie or Maisie, which means 'pearl'

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

A name from the Greek word 'phullon', meaning 'leaf'.

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

ruler of the army

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

Noble and sincere

One who is a wise leader

Star of the sea; bitter

Light, bright, shining one

A beloved name with deep roots

One from Algiers, Algeria or related to the region.

Little red-haired one

Derived from a combination of names or a variation of Voncella.

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

light; a variant of 'Elena'

Possibly a modern variant of 'Marilyn' or 'Merlin'.

God is gracious

green, youthful

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Welsh diminutive of AGNES.

Foreign; strange

derived from 'foster', meaning 'to nurture' or 'to care for'

From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "woman from Judea", Judea being an ancient region in Israel. In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau.

Balkan countries

A combination of Martha and Anne, often interpreted to mean 'lady' or 'mistress'.

a feminine form of Charles, meaning free man

A combination of Mary and Lean.

Invented name, possibly derived from 'Sue' combined with 'dell', which means 'valley'.

little northern one