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Classic names that peaked in 1945 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1945

  • 1,122 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1945
  • 851 girl names and 422 boy names are associated with 1945
  • Names from 1945 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947

Popular Girl Names 1945

156 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1945

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#228
Italy
divine
#281
English
God is gracious
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#445
France
Son of the king
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
USA
English
#507
American
farmer
#508
American
Hebrew
#510
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#515
France
little one
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#517
Belgium
Native language (possibly Belgian/French)
#519
English
Rich friend
#521
American
Lady
#524
Welsh
Much loved
#525
USA
Noble
#526
English
Longing, desire
#528
American
A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.
#537
American
variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'
#539
Spanish
Spanish
#539
English
melodic
#541
American
English
#541
American
Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'
#542
American
English
#545
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#546
American
English
#547
American
to reject
#551
United Kingdom
Old English
#553
American
A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.
#560
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
American
Uncertain; possibly derived from Drena, meaning 'dream' or 'to aspire'
#561
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
Spanish
Spanish
#563
Hebrew
lily
#564
American
Bright meadow
#566
American
Hebrew
#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
#576
American
free man
#580
American
French
#583
American
A variation of 'Jane', which means 'God is gracious'
#584
India
Rain; monsoon
#590
American
valley with a glen
#595
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#601
American
Latin
#604
France
Ancient, venerable
#604
American
a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings
#605
American
a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field
#607
France
English
#611
Spain
Little star
#612
Greece
God is gracious
#612
American
English
#617
American
From Judah; Jewish.
#624
French
Cherry
#624
American
A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'
#625
Indonesia
Colorful; vibrant.
#626
English
Greek
#629
American
Free man
#633
China
Great grandeur
#641
Hindi-speaking regions
light, radiance
#642
English
Brave ruler
#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'
#654
English
English
#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)
#660
American
A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#662
American
spear; meadow
#665
American
a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'
#666
American
A variation of the name Carnie or Carina
#666
American
a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#667
English
English
#670
Greece
foliage, green bough
#672
American
English
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#675
American
Free man
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#682
American
a gentle and wise woman
#686
American
to rule
#688
Sweden
peaceful ruler
#688
United Kingdom
fair'}, {
#692
American
Protector of man
#695
English
Old English
#695
American
A female sovereign; a monarch.
#695
American
Brave ruler
#695
American
Irish
#699
American
Variant of Jerry's meadow
#700
English
gift
#707
American
Joanell is a feminine variant of the name John, meaning ‘God is gracious’.
#708
Spain
he who brings joy
#710
American
Joy or happiness
#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
#721
American
French
#722
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#722
American
Joyful
#723
Italy
Gift from God and Mary.
#723
Latin
Latin
#725
Germanic
German
#726
France
French
#726
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#727
United Kingdom
farmer
#729
Italy
Variant of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'.
#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
#739
American
English
#740
American
Indigenous American
#740
American
English
#753
USA
English
#757
American
English
#757
English
divine
#757
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#758
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#762
American
a modern invented name
#763
Greece
Derived from the name Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#764
American
God is gracious
#766
American
Bitter, beloved
#767
Spanish
Pretty (or) beautiful
#769
American
blessed ring
#770
American
A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.
#772
Hebrew
Hebrew
#772
Irish
Signifies a connection to purity, as Mary is often considered a symbol of purity.
#772
American
English
#773
American
cher
#774
Turkey
Weapon
#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).
#783
American
A modern elaboration or variant of the name Cheryl.
#785
American
English
#786
Latin
youthful
#798
India
Comfort
#800
Wales
Fair, Blessed, White
#801
Germanic
German
#801
American
English
#802
Greece
a variant of 'Rhea', the mother of the gods, associated with fertility and the flow of life
#808
English
Divine
#810
American
English

Popular Boy Names 1945

79 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1945

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#281
English
God is gracious
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#369
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#445
France
Son of the king
#503
American
English
#507
American
Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.
#509
United Kingdom
A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.
#510
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#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
English
lively, energetic
#542
American
Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#542
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#545
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#551
United Kingdom
Old English
#553
American
brave ruler
#558
American
From the deer forest
#561
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#564
American
Bright meadow
#565
France
a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.
#566
American
Hebrew
#570
Greece
calm, healer
#571
Scotland
Scottish
#572
American
English
#573
Arabic
Arabic
#577
Scottish
ruler's advisor
#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
#617
Greece
glory of the people
#621
American
a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.
#626
American
Rule with counsel
#632
American
English
#635
American
A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
#645
Italy
bright or famous filled with brightness
#645
American
English
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#656
English↑ Rising
son of
#661
English
from the land of the court
#662
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#666
American
a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#670
Hebrew
Heard by God
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#686
American
to rule
#695
Ireland
Noble, esteemed
#703
American
English
#711
American
English
#712
USA
English
#715
France
white or fair
#718
American
a variant of the name Jerris
#722
Spain
Little Frenchman
#722
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#726
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#726
English
wagon maker; one who builds carts
#727
Greece
Wrathful
#730
Spain
Spirit
#730
English
From the meadow near the river
#734
American
bright fame
#742
American
noble
#745
Spain
Spanish
#753
Italy
red-haired
#757
English
divine
#757
Scotland
from the thicket
#758
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#769
American
blessed ring
#771
American
From the lake ford.
#772
Hebrew
Hebrew
#773
American
cher
#778
American
English
#790
American
of uncertain origin; may be linked to 'Wilsey' as a place name.
#791
English
valley man
#795
English
English
#799
English
God is gracious
#808
English
Divine

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