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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 Girl Names 1948

163 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1948

#228
Italy
divine
#281
English
God is gracious
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#388
American
Horse servant
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#465
Latin
Bean grower
#480
Spanish
Hebrew
#503
English
Bright as a star; intelligent.
#507
American
farmer
#507
American
Pearl; beloved
#508
American
Hebrew
#513
English
free woman
#515
France
little one
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#517
Belgium
Native language (possibly Belgian/French)
#518
American
who is like God?
#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
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
Ireland
Pure
#542
American
English
#543
Germanic
Brave as a bear
#546
American
English
#547
American
to reject
#551
American
Dweller by the brook
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#552
American
Earthy; related to the earth.
#553
France
Free man
#554
American
Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman
#555
France
God is gracious
#558
American
English
#560
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
American
English
#561
American
Uncertain; possibly derived from Drena, meaning 'dream' or 'to aspire'
#561
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
American
pledge, promise
#563
Hebrew
lily
#566
American
Hebrew
#567
Italy
of Mars, warrior
#567
English
Derived from Shirley
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
Queen
#572
English
A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'
#574
France
reborn
#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
English
Farmer or earthworker
#585
American
a precious pearl
#592
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#594
England
noble maiden
#595
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#598
Hebrew
I will praise God
#598
Spain
virgin
#601
American
Latin
#604
English
noble, harmonious
#604
American
a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings
#606
Irish
little dark one
#608
Ireland
pure
#609
American
a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'
#611
Spain
Little star
#612
Thailand
to be rich, wealth
#617
American
Lady; princess
#620
Greece
Greek
#622
Ireland
the tender one
#624
French
Cherry
#624
American
A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'
#625
France
small
#626
English
Greek
#626
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
#643
English
Pure
#644
Greece
leaf
#650
American
a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'
#654
English
English
#660
American
A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.
#660
Welsh
White, fair, blessed
#662
American
spear; meadow
#665
American
a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'
#670
Latin
sweet dew
#672
American
English
#673
American
beloved
#674
English
From the Eagle land
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#675
American
Free man
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#677
Japan
Japanese
#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
#698
French
French
#700
English
gift
#700
Turkey
sweetheart
#700
American
pure
#704
Latin
Latin
#704
American
rose
#705
Mongolia
Mongolian
#707
American
Joanell is a feminine variant of the name John, meaning ‘God is gracious’.
#708
Spain
he who brings joy
#708
American
Paradise, garden
#710
American
Free man
#710
American
Joy or happiness
#711
American
English
#711
American
God is my judge
#712
French
derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little Mary'.
#718
American
From the land of the kings.
#719
American
Latin
#721
American
French
#722
American
Joyful
#723
Italy
Gift from God and Mary.
#725
Germanic
German
#726
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#727
United Kingdom
farmer
#729
Mexico
Spanish
#729
Italy
Variant of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'.
#730
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'
#732
American
brave as a bear
#734
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#737
American
English
#739
American
English
#739
Greece
derived from 'Therese', meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'
#740
American
English
#744
Israel
joy; song
#745
France
French
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
American
of the sea
#753
USA
English
#754
Italy
little Roma
#757
American
English
#757
English
divine
#757
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#758
American
Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'
#758
Latin
Ancient, venerable
#762
American
Princess
#763
Greece
Derived from the name Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#763
Germanic
Powerful leader.
#763
English
dear one
#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
#778
Spain
Spanish
#780
France
French
#780
Wales
blessed, fair
#782
American
A beloved name with deep roots