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

affectionate or sea

English-speaking countries

Bright as a star; intelligent.

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

English-speaking countries

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

From the king's land; Meadow

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.

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'

pledge, promise

Hebrew-speaking countries

of Mars, warrior

Derived from Shirley

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'

English-speaking countries

Farmer or earthworker

a precious pearl

A beloved name with deep roots

Scottish Gaelic

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'

to be rich, wealth

French-speaking countries

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

Variant of PHYLLIS.

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

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

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

Short form of PEGGY.

Beautiful serpent

resolute protector

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

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

the joy of life

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

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

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

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'

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'.

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

a modern variation of Charlene

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

English-speaking countries

A combination of the names Linda and Sue, often viewed as a modern compound name.

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

God is gracious

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 feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'

A derivative of 'Dora', meaning gift or gift of God.

Defender of mankind

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Darling, meaning beloved or dear

Cognate of MARTHA.

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

Spanish-speaking countries

a feminine form of Jack, meaning 'God is gracious'

A variant of the name Bernardina, meaning 'brave as a bear'.

From the islet by the river

English-speaking countries

Derived from a combination of 'Ver' and 'Lynn', symbolizing truth and a lake or waterfall.

One who is a queen or noble

Combination of 'Rain' and 'Nell'

heavenly, divine

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

A beloved name with deep roots