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

Variant of MADGE.

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

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'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

Small; little one

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

Scottish Gaelic

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

God is gracious

From Judah; Jewish.

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

Colorful; vibrant.

Swedish-speaking countries

Hindi-speaking regions

light, radiance

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.

bright, shining light

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

A variation of the name Carnie or Carina

foliage, green bough

Short form of PEGGY.

Beautiful serpent

resolute protector

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

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

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

Gift from God and Mary.

Light, torch, bright one

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

Indigenous Australian

Indigenous Australian

a combination of Merry and Dee

The one who is honey-sweet or strong.

Indigenous American

A beloved name with deep roots

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.

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.

Fair, Blessed, White

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

A variant of Shari, possibly derived from the name Sharon.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'

A combination of 'Carol', meaning 'song', and 'Sue', a derivative of 'Susan' meaning 'lily'.

Defender of mankind

Derived from Darling, meaning beloved or dear

A combination of Mary and Edythe; means 'sea of bitterness' and 'wealthy' respectively.

bright, shining

Native American

No documented meaning

A diminutive of Benedetta, meaning 'blessed'.

a small, beautiful veil

Derived from Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'.

Victory of the people.

of the Jura mountains

A form of the name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'

A combination of Nancy (meaning 'grace') and Ann, which also means 'grace'.

Modern variation of other names that may include 'Lana' or 'Carmen'

a variant of Loletta, meaning little flower

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Pamela

a modern variation possibly inspired by names like Caroline and Geraldine

A beloved name with deep roots

bright fame; shining honor

A modern twist on the name Gertrude, meaning 'spear' or 'strength'.

diminutive form of Alonia

defender of mankind

dear one, darling

Possibly derived from 'lever,' indicating light or ease.