Popular Baby Names 1941

Classic names that peaked in 1941 — now making a comeback.

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These 1941 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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Born of fire; handsome.

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

Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.

Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.

God is gracious.

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

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

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 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'.

Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Judah's daughter

a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'

Life, Life-giving

Scandinavian countries

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

merciful, gentle

Belonging to the Lord

Small; little one

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 diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.

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.

Means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epi…

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

God is gracious

ruler's advisor

From Judah; Jewish.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

A beloved name with deep roots

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.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Ancient, venerable

שָׁרוּן, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of land'

bright, shining light

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

A beloved name with deep roots

foliage, green bough

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

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

Variant of the name Cobin, possibly derived from 'cabin'

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

Noble, esteemed

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

a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'

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

Little Frenchman

a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'

a combination of Merry and Dee

The one who is honey-sweet or strong.

Indigenous American

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'

God is gracious

a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession

A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

he who is light

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

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

Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.

A variant of the name Wilkes, meaning 'resolute protector'

Little red-haired one

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

A beloved name with deep roots