Popular Baby Names 1947

Classic names that peaked in 1947 — now making a comeback.

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These 1947 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

affectionate or sea

Bright as a star; intelligent.

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

Longing, desire

A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

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

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

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

pledge, promise

of Mars, warrior

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

Free man, strong man.

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Scottish Gaelic

I will praise God

a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings

little dark one

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

A beloved name with deep roots

noble and bright

a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'

A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

Hindi-speaking regions

light, radiance

Variant of PHYLLIS.

Scandinavian Countries

defender of mankind

a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'

A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'

Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)

A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

Short form of PEGGY.

Beautiful serpent

resolute protector

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

the joy of life

A female sovereign; a monarch.

Variant of REGINA.

Joanell is a feminine variant of the name John, meaning ‘God is gracious’.

he who brings joy

Paradise, garden

Joy or happiness

God is my judge

derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little Mary'.

From the land of the kings.

a variant of the name Jerris

Gift from God and Mary.

Light, torch, bright one

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

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

brave as a bear

Indigenous Australian

Indigenous Australian

a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'

A beloved name with deep roots

Ancient, venerable

a modern invented name

Derived from the name Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'

Pretty (or) beautiful

Strong as a boar

Signifies a connection to purity, as Mary is often considered a symbol of purity.

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.

derived from a form of the name 'Lois', meaning 'more desirable'

from the valley of the hare

wealthy defender

Fair, Blessed, White

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

Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS, used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596).

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright clearing' or 'bright meadow'

A beloved name with deep roots

A feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'

Defender of mankind

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Darling, meaning beloved or dear

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

bright, shining

Combination of 'Rain' and 'Nell'

a small, beautiful veil

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Victory of the people.

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

Diminutive form of Wallace.

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

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