Popular Baby Names 1942

Classic names that peaked in 1942 — now making a comeback.

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These 1942 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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Variant of MADGE.

God is gracious.

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

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

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

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

farmer, earthworker

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Ancient, venerable

A room; a hall.

a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field

God is gracious

From Judah; Jewish.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

God will increase

Colorful; vibrant.

A beloved name with deep roots

Swedish-speaking countries

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

Ancient, venerable

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

bright, shining light

A variation of the name Carnie or Carina

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'

glory or famous

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'

Variant of Jerry's meadow

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.

God is gracious

Bitter, beloved

A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

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

a unique blend of Marvel and Lyn

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

ruler of the army

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

Noble and sincere

One who is a wise leader

a variant of 'Rhea', the mother of the gods, associated with fertility and the flow of life

Little red-haired one

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

A combination of 'Carol', meaning 'song', and 'Sue', a derivative of 'Susan' meaning 'lily'.

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

Native American

No documented meaning

A diminutive of Benedetta, meaning 'blessed'.

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

bright fame; shining honor

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.

A modern twist on the name Gertrude, meaning 'spear' or 'strength'.

Perfect, complete

Balkan countries

a feminine form of Charles, meaning free man

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Bevan, meaning 'son of the servant of God'

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

Feminine form of 'patricius', meaning 'noble'.

Unknown origins

A blend of Vera and Lina

A beloved name with deep roots

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).

strong, free man

A variation of Glenn, meaning 'valley'.

daughter of nature

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

Cheerfully; happily

a variant of Shirley meaning 'bright meadow'

comfort, solace