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Classic names that peaked in 1946 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1946

  • 1,126 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1946
  • 851 girl names and 422 boy names are associated with 1946
  • Names from 1946 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948

Popular Girl Names 1946

157 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1946

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#228
Italy
divine
#281
English
God is gracious
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#445
France
Son of the king
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
USA
English
#507
American
farmer
#508
American
Hebrew
#515
France
little one
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#517
Belgium
Native language (possibly Belgian/French)
#524
American
English
#526
English
Longing, desire
#528
American
A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#537
American
variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'
#539
Spanish
Spanish
#539
English
melodic
#541
American
English
#542
American
English
#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.
#558
American
English
#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
American
pledge, promise
#563
Hebrew
lily
#564
American
Bright meadow
#566
American
Hebrew
#567
Italy
of Mars, warrior
#569
English
a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
Queen
#573
Arabic
Arabic
#575
English
Lily
#576
American
free man
#580
American
French
#582
Latin
Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.
#583
American
A variation of 'Jane', which means 'God is gracious'
#584
India
Rain; monsoon
#590
American
valley with a glen
#594
England
noble maiden
#595
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#598
Hebrew
I will praise God
#598
Spain
virgin
#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
#611
Spain
Little star
#617
American
Lady; princess
#624
French
Cherry
#624
American
A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'
#625
France
small
#625
Indonesia
Colorful; vibrant.
#626
English
Greek
#629
American
Free man
#631
American
noble and bright
#633
American
a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'
#633
China
Great grandeur
#639
American
A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.
#641
Hindi-speaking regions
light, radiance
#642
English
Brave ruler
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#648
American
Folk leader
#650
American
a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'
#652
American
A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'
#654
English
English
#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
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
Latin
sweet dew
#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
#693
American
the joy of life
#695
English
Old English
#695
American
A female sovereign; a monarch.
#695
American
Brave ruler
#699
American
Variant of Jerry's meadow
#700
English
gift
#704
Latin
Latin
#705
Mongolia
Mongolian
#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
#715
France
English
#718
American
a variant of the name Jerris
#719
American
Latin
#721
American
French
#722
American
Joyful
#723
Italy
Gift from God and Mary.
#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'.
#732
American
brave as a bear
#733
Indigenous Australian
Indigenous Australian
#734
American
bright fame
#737
American
Modern English
#737
American
English
#739
American
English
#740
American
English
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#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
#758
Latin
Ancient, venerable
#762
American
a modern invented name
#762
American
Princess
#763
Greece
Derived from the name Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#766
American
Bitter, beloved
#767
Spanish
Pretty (or) beautiful
#768
Germanic
German
#769
American
blessed ring
#772
American
Strong as a boar
#772
Hebrew
Hebrew
#772
Irish
Signifies a connection to purity, as Mary is often considered a symbol of purity.
#773
American
cher
#774
Turkey
Weapon
#780
Wales
blessed, fair
#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
#802
Greece
a variant of 'Rhea', the mother of the gods, associated with fertility and the flow of life
#808
English
Divine
#810
English
English
#810
American
English
#811
American
A variant of Shari, possibly derived from the name Sharon.