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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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.

lively, energetic

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

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

glory of the people

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

Rule with counsel

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

bright or famous filled with brightness

from the land of the court

a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

Strong ruler, mighty power

resolute protector

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 meadow near the river

from the thicket

God's promise; God's pledge

From the lake ford.

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

God is gracious

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

Noble and adventurous

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

little 'round' one or small circle

Thunder mountain

son of the servant of the church

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'.

Diminutive of LAURENCE (1). A notable bearer is former basketball player Larry Bird (1956-).

A man of the earth.

A surname turned first name, originating from a place name meaning 'the dwelling near the Tazewell River'

Derived from 'gaudens', meaning joyful or rejoicing.

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

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

Crowned with laurel

fort by the Teda river

Devotee of Saint Columba

free man, strong.

a variant of 'Levan'

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.

song or poem of joy

Derived from the name Daryl, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'.

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

Light, clear, bright.

A variant of 'Lovel,' meaning beloved.

A beloved name with deep roots

keeper of the yard, protector

Wealthy or prosperous

Son of a steward

Distinctive or renowned

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

Spanish and Portuguese form of ONUPHRIUS.

Strong advisor.

from the rough spring

God is my judge

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

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.

A name meaning 'bell' in Korean

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

peaceful pledge

Strong with a spear

Bearer of Christ

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Henri, meaning 'ruler of the household'.