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  1. Popular Boy Names 1943

Classic names that peaked in 1943 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1943

  • 1,076 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1943
  • 797 girl names and 417 boy names are associated with 1943
  • Names from 1943 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1941, 1942, 1944, 1945

Popular Boy Names 1943

86 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1943

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#445
France
Son of the king
#499
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#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
American
from Laurentum, crowned with laurel
#521
American
From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.
#522
American
little champion
#522
American
descendant of Hind
#530
Italy
Latin
#539
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#541
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#542
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#545
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#551
United Kingdom
Old English
#558
American
From the deer forest
#562
English
Belonging to the Lord
#564
American
Bright meadow
#565
France
a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.
#565
English
man, warrior
#570
Greece
calm, healer
#573
Arabic
Arabic
#575
United Kingdom
Son of fortune
#577
Scottish
ruler's advisor
#578
English
Dark-skinned or black
#580
Dutch
Son of Bart
#590
American
valley with a glen
#600
United Kingdom
A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.
#607
France
English
#609
American
Solemn or cool-headed
#612
Scotland
ruler's advisor
#626
American
Rule with counsel
#629
Latin
Great, venerable
#632
American
English
#632
English
from the island clearing
#634
English
English
#635
American
A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
#638
England
English
#644
United Kingdom
river
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#647
English
Noble, courageous.
#650
American
Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'
#656
English↑ Rising
son of
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#666
American
a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#670
Hebrew
Heard by God
#689
Greece
Good timing
#695
Ireland
Noble, esteemed
#703
American
English
#711
American
English
#712
USA
English
#718
American
a variant of the name Jerris
#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'
#727
Greece
Wrathful
#734
American
bright fame
#742
American
noble
#744
Spanish
to be present
#744
Scotland
Scottish
#745
Spain
Spanish
#746
American
From the woods or a place of rest.
#753
Italy
red-haired
#756
Latin
the end
#758
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#769
American
a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession
#771
American
From the lake ford.
#773
French
he who is light
#777
American
English
#778
American
English
#789
American
glad, happy
#791
English
valley man
#795
English
English
#806
English
Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.
#808
English
Divine
#813
American
A variant of the name Wilkes, meaning 'resolute protector'
#828
American
Of the valley.
#829
Israel
Goodness
#829
American
English
#831
Persia
a solitary place
#845
American
An abbreviation or nickname, often indicating a surname or a given name.