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Classic names that peaked in 1941 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1941

  • 1,111 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1941
  • 820 girl names and 445 boy names are associated with 1941
  • Names from 1941 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1939, 1940, 1942, 1943

Popular Girl Names 1941

145 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1941

#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#398
United Kingdom
joyful stone
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#504
American
From the North
#509
American
twin
#510
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#514
American
God is gracious.
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#519
English
Rich friend
#520
Hebrew
Hebrew
#521
American
Lady
#521
American
A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.
#521
American
A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’
#522
American
little champion
#522
Scotland
A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.
#522
English
a valley; a mystical place
#524
Welsh
Much loved
#525
USA
Noble
#525
Italy
little rower
#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'.
#532
English
Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.
#537
American
English
#538
Albania
mighty
#541
American
Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'
#545
English
Judah's daughter
#545
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#546
American
Life, Life-giving
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#555
American
Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
#559
USA
darling, beloved
#561
Hebrew
Hebrew
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#562
English
Belonging to the Lord
#570
Greece
calm, healer
#572
American
Small; little one
#579
American
English
#584
American
Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear
#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
#601
American
A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.
#604
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
France
A room; a hall.
#606
American
Praised
#607
France
English
#607
Italian
little rose
#611
French
gift from God
#611
American
Bitterness
#612
Greece
God is gracious
#612
American
English
#616
American
Greek
#617
American
From Judah; Jewish.
#619
American
a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#625
American
God will increase
#628
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#631
English
English
#632
American
English
#643
American
a prosperous protector
#644
United Kingdom
river
#645
English
God is gracious
#646
English
Foreign woman; stranger
#649
American
English
#650
Welsh
little
#652
Italy
Ancient, venerable
#655
American
שָׁרוּן, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of land'
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#668
American
A modern blend of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn', implying 'of the sea'.
#669
Slovenia
Slovene
#670
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#670
Greece
foliage, green bough
#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'
#673
American
Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'
#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
#685
American
supplanter
#689
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#691
USA
A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.
#691
American
Princess, beloved
#694
English
English
#695
American
Irish
#697
English
A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'
#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.
#709
American
sea of bitterness
#711
American
English
#714
Arabic
Arabic
#717
American
a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'
#722
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#723
Latin
Latin
#725
Greek
Greek
#727
Sweden
Swedish
#731
American
English
#733
English
a combination of Merry and Dee
#736
England
The one who is honey-sweet or strong.
#740
American
Indigenous American
#743
American
French
#744
Scotland
Scottish
#749
American
English
#753
American
English
#754
American
Free man
#758
Spain
A variation of 'Herminia', often interpreted as 'the one who belongs to Hermes'
#758
Nigeria
A source of joy
#759
English
English
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#764
American
God is gracious
#766
American
English
#767
American
English
#769
English
English
#770
American
A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.
#771
Spain
Bringer of joy
#772
American
English
#773
American
English
#777
American
English
#778
American
a variation of Maesie or Maisie, which means 'pearl'
#779
American
Pure; maiden
#780
Welsh
like a lion
#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'.
#793
American
Noble and sincere
#797
American
One who is a wise leader
#798
Scotland
From the glen
#801
American
English
#801
American
English
#804
American
Free man
#809
American
little mermaid
#812
American
Honor
#814
English
Little red-haired one
#816
American
Derived from a combination of names or a variation of Voncella.
#819
American
English
#819
Italy
Noble
#824
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#827
English
French

Popular Boy Names 1941

84 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1941

#4
English
supplanter
#262
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#398
United Kingdom
joyful stone
#499
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#503
English
Son of the farmer
#503
American
English
#504
American
From the North
#506
American
Noble or kind
#507
American
Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.
#510
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516
American
from Laurentum, crowned with laurel
#522
American
little champion
#522
American
descendant of Hind
#525
England
English
#530
Italy
Latin
#539
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#541
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#544
American
twin
#545
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#555
English
French
#557
Italy
Italian
#562
English
Belonging to the Lord
#565
English
man, warrior
#570
Greece
calm, healer
#575
United Kingdom
Son of fortune
#578
English
Dark-skinned or black
#580
Dutch
Son of Bart
#587
English
From the linden tree hill
#600
United Kingdom
A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.
#605
American
guardian or protector
#607
France
English
#608
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#611
French
gift from God
#612
Scotland
ruler's advisor
#629
Latin
Great, venerable
#631
American
heir to the throne
#632
English
from the island clearing
#634
English
English
#638
England
English
#644
United Kingdom
river
#645
English
God is gracious
#647
English
Noble, courageous.
#650
American
Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'
#650
Welsh
little
#652
Italy
Ancient, venerable
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#670
American
A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.
#670
Hebrew
Heard by God
#675
American
English
#686
France
French
#689
Greece
Good timing
#695
Ireland
Noble, esteemed
#711
American
English
#712
Spain
of the fifth
#719
American
One who reams, a tool used in shaping or enlarging holes.
#722
Spain
Little Frenchman
#722
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#722
England
Old English
#727
Greece
Wrathful
#732
United Kingdom
one who guards
#742
Germanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#744
Spanish
to be present
#744
Scotland
Scottish
#746
American
From the woods or a place of rest.
#747
English
marshland, boggy land
#749
American
English
#753
American
English
#756
Latin
the end
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#769
American
a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession
#773
French
he who is light
#777
American
English
#780
Welsh
like a lion
#789
American
glad, happy
#789
American
Cognate of Deana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.
#798
Scotland
From the glen
#803
English
brave lion
#806
English
Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.
#809
American
Irish
#813
American
A variant of the name Wilkes, meaning 'resolute protector'
#827
India
ডোয়েল - a musical note, expresses joy

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