Popular Baby Names 1948

Classic names that peaked in 1948 — now making a comeback.

200 names928 girl414 boy

These 1948 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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English-speaking countries

God is gracious

Crown or Garland

affectionate or sea

Scandinavian, Dutch, French and Armenian form of REUBEN. This was the name of an 11th-century Armenian ruler of Cilicia.

English-speaking countries

Bright as a star; intelligent.

A variant of the name Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a garden'.

A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.

English-speaking countries

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

lively, energetic

From the king's land; Meadow

The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'

English-speaking countries

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'

A beloved name with deep roots

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.

A variation of Janice, often interpreted as God is gracious.

Brave as a bear

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

God is gracious

A variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.

A beloved name with deep roots

fair one, white spirit

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

A place in the valley.

pledge, promise

Hebrew-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

YHWH has given.

of Mars, warrior

Derived from Shirley

Free man, strong man.

Derived from a diminutive of 'boy'

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

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

English-speaking countries

Farmer or earthworker

a precious pearl

A beloved name with deep roots

Scottish Gaelic

To free or liberate

I will praise God

Laurel tree; sweet bay tree

English-speaking countries

noble, harmonious

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 variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'

YHWH is exalted

to be rich, wealth

glory of the people

Variant of PHILIP, inspired by the usual spelling of the surname.

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

French-speaking countries

from the meadow

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

English-speaking countries

Gift; Nourishment

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

Usual English, German and Dutch form of DENIS.

Variant of PHYLLIS.

bright or famous filled with brightness

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

English-speaking countries

ford by the creek

English-speaking countries

a form of the name Delia

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

Welsh-speaking countries

White, fair, blessed

from the land of the court

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin

Short form of PEGGY.

From the Eagle land

Beautiful serpent

Strong ruler, mighty power

resolute protector

A name that can mean 'from the valley'.; Might also refer to the term 'garland'.

To leap or jump

a gentle and wise woman

English-speaking countries

a variant of Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'.

Protector of man

Dark and proud.

the joy of life

English-speaking countries

Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.

who is like God

English-speaking countries

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

A variation of 'Delaine', possibly meaning 'from the elder tree' or 'a place of grass'.

God is my judge

God is my judge

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

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

A diminutive form of 'Minnie', meaning 'of the sea'.

Gift from God and Mary.

God is gracious; the Lord is gracious

Light, torch, bright one

wagon maker; one who builds carts

Derived from the name 'Guadalupe', it generally means 'river of the wolf', reflecting geographic and cultural significance.

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

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

From the meadow near the river

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

Crowned with laurel

may derive from Geraldine, which means 'rule of the spear'

derived from 'Therese', meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'

A variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.

English-speaking countries

Dweller by the stream

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

English-speaking countries

Who is like God?

a modern variation of Charlene

from the thicket

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

Latin-speaking regions

Ancient, venerable

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

Powerful leader.

English-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

Pretty (or) beautiful

Frederika is derived from the Old High German name 'Frithurich', meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'peaceful leader'.

Strong as a boar

Who is like God?

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

the one who is gracious, merciful