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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God is gracious.

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

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

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

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'.

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

Judah's daughter

Life, Life-giving

Scandinavian countries

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

merciful, gentle

Small; little one

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

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

A room; a hall.

God is gracious

From Judah; Jewish.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

A beloved name with deep roots

God will increase

A beloved name with deep roots

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

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

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

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'

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

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 combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

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

Little red-haired one

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a combination of 'Idan' (meaning 'Era') and 'El' (meaning 'God')

God is gracious

of the Jura mountains

A term of endearment for a blonde woman.

a variant of Loletta, meaning little flower

A beloved name with deep roots

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.

Perfect, complete

Balkan countries

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

a feminine form of Charles, meaning free man

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of Mary and Lean.

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

a feminized form of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor'

Unknown origins

A blend of Vera and Lina

A beloved name with deep roots

to tilt or sway sharply; to dash at full speed

A form of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

gracious and merciful; noble

A variant or derivative of the name 'Sharon', meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'.

a variant of Geraldine, which means rule of the spear

Variant of KAY (1).

A variation of Glenn, meaning 'valley'.

A modern name, possibly a derivative of Sherry or Sherilyn.

Cheerfully; happily

a variant of Shirley meaning 'bright meadow'

comfort, solace

free or a woman who is truthful and honest

derived from 'Herlé', related to 'hero'

a child who is like a parent