Popular Baby Names 1945

Classic names that peaked in 1945 — now making a comeback.

200 names841 girl385 boy

These 1945 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

Son of the king

Variant of MADGE.

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

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

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

lively, energetic

Longing, desire

A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.

variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'

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

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

famous ruler or wealthy

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

A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.

From the deer forest

A beloved name with deep roots

Uncertain; possibly derived from Drena, meaning 'dream' or 'to aspire'

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

Small; little one

ruler's advisor

A variation of 'Jane', which means 'God is gracious'

valley with a glen

Scottish Gaelic

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

Ancient, venerable

a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings

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

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

God is gracious

glory of the people

From Judah; Jewish.

a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.

A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'

Colorful; vibrant.

Rule with counsel

Swedish-speaking countries

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

Hindi-speaking regions

light, radiance

bright or famous filled with brightness

Scandinavian Countries

defender of mankind

A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'

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

Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)

A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.

from the land of the court

bright, shining light

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

A variation of the name Carnie or Carina

a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

foliage, green bough

Short form of PEGGY.

Beautiful serpent

Strong ruler, mighty power

resolute protector

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

Noble, esteemed

A female sovereign; a monarch.

Variant of Jerry's meadow

Joanell is a feminine variant of the name John, meaning ‘God is gracious’.

he who brings joy

Joy or happiness

a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'

a variant of the name Jerris

Little Frenchman

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

Gift from God and Mary.

Light, torch, bright one

wagon maker; one who builds carts

Variant of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'.

From the meadow near the river

Indigenous Australian

Indigenous Australian

a combination of Merry and Dee

The one who is honey-sweet or strong.

Indigenous American

from the thicket

A beloved name with deep roots

God's promise; God's pledge

a modern invented name

Derived from the name Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'

God is gracious

Bitter, beloved

Pretty (or) beautiful

A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

From the lake ford.

Signifies a connection to purity, as Mary is often considered a symbol of purity.

a unique blend of Marvel and Lyn

Derived from an invented name, possibly a blend or variation of other names.

A variant of the name Dena, possibly meaning 'the judged one' (from Hebrew דינה).

A modern elaboration or variant of the name Cheryl.

of uncertain origin; may be linked to 'Wilsey' as a place name.

God is gracious

Fair, Blessed, White

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