Popular Baby Names 1944

Classic names that peaked in 1944 — now making a comeback.

200 names816 girl398 boy

These 1944 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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Son of the king

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

A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.

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

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.

little champion

lively, energetic

A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.

Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.

famous ruler or wealthy

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

From the deer forest

A beloved name with deep roots

Belonging to the Lord

a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.

ruler's advisor

valley with a glen

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

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…

Solemn or cool-headed

Rule with counsel

A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

bright or famous filled with brightness

Noble, courageous.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

Noble, esteemed

a variant of the name Jerris

Little Frenchman

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

wagon maker; one who builds carts

From the woods or a place of rest.

God's promise; God's pledge

From the lake ford.

Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.

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

Noble and adventurous

a solitary place

An abbreviation or nickname, often indicating a surname or a given name.

From the land of the roe deer

to give, to present

from the long ford

God is gracious

Possibly an elaboration of the name 'Elanor,' meaning 'sun star'.

A man of the earth.

Derived from 'gaudens', meaning joyful or rejoicing.

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

God is gracious

Derived from 'Reyes', meaning 'kings'.

Variation of the name 'Vann' or 'Vance'; often meaning 'from the marsh'.

Broom clearing or meadow near the broom

Diminutive of EDWARD or THEODORE.

God is my judge

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

Crowned with laurel

fort by the Teda river

Devotee of Saint Columba

A surname meaning 'wagon maker' or 'wright of wagons'.

free man, strong.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

to pierce the veil or to break through

counsel or advice

A valley or river valley

From the fern meadow

From the high hill

A beloved name with deep roots

Short form of MICHAEL.

A beloved name with deep roots

diminutive of Jacques (James)

song or poem of joy

Derived from 'lemon', which symbolizes fidelity and preservation.

Light, clear, bright.

A variant of 'Lovel,' meaning beloved.

to wander or roam

Wealthy or prosperous

Son of a steward

Variant of Duane, meaning 'swarthy or dark'.

from the oak grove

derived from the combination of 'red' and the suffix '-ell', suggesting 'little red one'.

flute, musical instrument

the charming one

Spanish and Portuguese form of ONUPHRIUS.

Strong advisor.

Derived from the name 'Darrell,' meaning 'to be beloved.'

from the rough spring

God is my judge

From an English surname which was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boistrous". This name was rarely used after the mid-20th century, when the word gay acquired the slang meaning "homosexual".

Derived from the male name Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'comely'

A name associated with a shepherd or pastoral themes.

A beloved name with deep roots

From the Greek origin meaning 'sacred' or 'hallowed'

The one who is dark-skinned or Moorish.

[Old Church Slavic]

Old Slavic form of THOMAS.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern variation of Gerald

from the hill with lilies

linden tree hill

from Laurentum, a place of honor

derived from the name 'Dennis', meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

A strong with a spear, derived from the name Gerald.

שָׁרוֹן, meaning 'a plain' or 'a song'

peaceful pledge

Strong with a spear

Bearer of Christ

A beloved name with deep roots