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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 Girl Names 1943

143 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1943

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#445
France
Son of the king
#502
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
USA
English
#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.
#519
English
Rich friend
#520
Hebrew
Hebrew
#521
American
Lady
#521
American
A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’
#522
American
little champion
#522
English
a valley; a mystical place
#524
Welsh
Much loved
#525
USA
Noble
#525
Italy
little rower
#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'.
#539
Spanish
Spanish
#539
English
melodic
#541
American
English
#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.'
#551
United Kingdom
Old English
#553
American
A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.
#555
American
Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
#559
USA
darling, beloved
#561
Hebrew
Hebrew
#561
Spanish
Spanish
#562
English
Belonging to the Lord
#564
American
Bright meadow
#569
English
a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'
#570
Greece
calm, healer
#572
American
Small; little one
#573
Arabic
Arabic
#575
English
Lily
#584
India
Rain; monsoon
#590
American
valley with a glen
#592
Greek
farmer, earthworker
#601
American
A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.
#604
France
Ancient, venerable
#605
France
A room; a hall.
#605
American
a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field
#606
American
Praised
#607
France
English
#607
Italian
little rose
#611
American
Bitterness
#612
Greece
God is gracious
#612
American
English
#616
American
Greek
#617
American
From Judah; Jewish.
#625
Indonesia
Colorful; vibrant.
#628
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#644
United Kingdom
river
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#648
American
Folk leader
#649
American
English
#652
American
A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'
#655
American
שָׁרוּן, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of land'
#656
English↑ Rising
son of
#659
American
Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#666
American
A variation of the name Carnie or Carina
#666
American
a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#667
English
English
#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
#684
American
Of the sea
#685
American
supplanter
#689
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#694
English
English
#695
English
Old English
#695
American
A female sovereign; a monarch.
#695
American
Brave ruler
#695
American
Irish
#697
English
A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'
#699
American
Variant of Jerry's meadow
#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.
#711
American
English
#714
Arabic
Arabic
#715
France
English
#717
American
a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'
#718
American
a variant of the name Jerris
#722
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#723
Latin
Latin
#726
France
French
#727
Sweden
Swedish
#731
American
English
#733
Indigenous Australian
Indigenous Australian
#733
English
a combination of Merry and Dee
#734
American
bright fame
#736
England
The one who is honey-sweet or strong.
#737
American
Modern English
#740
American
Indigenous American
#743
American
French
#744
Scotland
Scottish
#754
American
Free man
#758
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#759
English
English
#762
American
a modern invented name
#764
American
God is gracious
#766
American
English
#766
American
Bitter, beloved
#767
American
English
#770
American
A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.
#772
American
English
#777
American
English
#778
American
a variation of Maesie or Maisie, which means 'pearl'
#779
American
Pure; maiden
#780
English
a unique blend of Marvel and Lyn
#781
American
Derived from an invented name, possibly a blend or variation of other names.
#782
American
A variant of the name Dena, possibly meaning 'the judged one' (from Hebrew דינה).
#785
American
English
#786
Greek
A name from the Greek word 'phullon', meaning 'leaf'.
#789
American
ruler of the army
#801
American
English
#802
Greece
a variant of 'Rhea', the mother of the gods, associated with fertility and the flow of life
#804
American
Free man
#808
English
Divine
#809
American
little mermaid
#810
American
English
#816
American
Derived from a combination of names or a variation of Voncella.
#817
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#818
American
English
#819
American
English
#822
American
A combination of 'Carol', meaning 'song', and 'Sue', a derivative of 'Susan' meaning 'lily'.
#824
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#829
American
Possibly a modern variant of 'Marilyn' or 'Merlin'.
#829
Israel
Goodness
#831
Italy
Italian
#841
English
light
#842
Hebrew
a combination of 'Idan' (meaning 'Era') and 'El' (meaning 'God')
#844
Iceland
bright, shining
#847
Native American
No documented meaning
#851
Wales
Hebrew