Popular Names 1948 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1948

1,214 baby names that were most popular around 1948 — 907 girl names and 465 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1948

Classic names that peaked in 1948 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1948

  • 1,214 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1948
  • 907 girl names and 465 boy names are associated with 1948
  • Names from 1948 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950

Popular Boy Names 1948

69 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1948

#281
Jane
English
God is gracious
#310
Rosemary
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#363
Stephen
Greece
Crown or Garland
#388
Marshall
American
Horse servant
#416
Lana
American
affectionate or sea
#465
Fabian
Latin
Bean grower
#480
Ruben
Spanish
Hebrew
#509
Hardwick
United Kingdom
A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.
#509
Renfred
English
Peaceful raven
#516
Lind
Sweden
lime tree
#522
Sparky
English
lively, energetic
#526
Esiquio
Spain
The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'
#529
Jamelle
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#542
Bobb
American
Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#553
Redgie
American
brave ruler
#561
Glendel
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
Arlynn
American
pledge, promise
#566
Jonatha
American
Hebrew
#571
Carlon
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
Larnie
Scotland
Scottish
#572
Boykin
American
English
#579
Hubie
American
Bright heart
#596
Eliverto
Italian
To free or liberate
#611
Jerone
American
YHWH is exalted
#617
Cleodis
Greece
glory of the people
#620
Phillip
Greece
Greek
#621
Tildon
American
a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.
#622
Terrence
Ireland
the tender one
#624
Larey
American
English
#644
Dennis
English
Greek
#644
Phillis
Greece
leaf
#645
Filberto
Italy
bright or famous filled with brightness
#645
Morrise
American
English
#651
Garald
English
Germanic
#652
Rickford
United Kingdom
English
#661
Courtlandt
English
from the land of the court
#669
Arlester
American
a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin
#673
Davee
American
beloved
#674
Arland
English
From the Eagle land
#675
Lynda
American
Beautiful serpent
#676
Rickey
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Bille
Denmark
resolute protector
#679
Skippy
American
English
#682
Alray
American
noble ruler
#684
Erenest
English
English
#686
Terrel
American
to rule
#693
Dugald
Scottish
Dark and proud.
#697
Neddy
English
Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.
#711
Delayne
American
English
#711
Dannial
Hebrew
Hebrew
#715
Blan
France
white or fair
#716
Furney
Irish
Of the land of the ferns
#718
Delane
American
From the land of the kings.
#726
Ellen
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#726
Wain
English
wagon maker; one who builds carts
#730
Espiridion
Spain
Spirit
#730
Whaley
English
From the meadow near the river
#744
Roi
Israel
joy; song
#746
Bolling
English
Dweller by the stream
#747
Raynell
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
Mickiel
English
Who is like God?
#751
Marsha
American
of the sea
#757
Davine
English
divine
#757
Frizell
Scotland
from the thicket
#758
Edawrd
England
Old English
#769
Gwendell
American
blessed ring
#772
Evern
American
Strong as a boar
#772
Mical
Hebrew
Hebrew
#773
Sherril
American
cher

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