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  1. Popular Boy Names 1945

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 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