Popular Baby Names 1940

Classic names that peaked in 1940 — now making a comeback.

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These 1940 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.

Born of fire; handsome.

bright, shining light

From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse".

Son of the farmer

God is gracious.

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

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 variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

descendant of Hind

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'.

Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.

one who is from the valley

A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.

Judah's daughter

Life, Life-giving

Of Mary; beloved

Scandinavian countries

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

merciful, gentle

Belonging to the Lord

Eagle power or ruler

Descendant of Jer

Valley of the glen

Dark-skinned or black

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

From the linden tree hill

Derived from rose; a small rose

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

farmer, earthworker

God will increase

A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.

A beloved name with deep roots

guardian or protector

A room; a hall.

A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.

Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.

ruler's advisor

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

A beloved name with deep roots

Holly trees' place

God will increase

A beloved name with deep roots

Great, venerable

heir to the throne

from the island clearing

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

Noble, courageous.

A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Ancient, venerable

Determined protector

A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.

laurel; victory

A modern blend of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn', implying 'of the sea'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.

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

a shepherd, a protector

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 beloved name with deep roots

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

little Ann; favor; grace.

One who reams, a tool used in shaping or enlarging holes.

A name referring to a magpie.

From the woods or a place of rest.

marshland, boggy land

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

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

A source of joy

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

a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession

he who is light

A variant of Daire

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.

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