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Classic names that peaked in 1949 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1949

  • 1,184 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1949
  • 885 girl names and 445 boy names are associated with 1949
  • Names from 1949 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1947, 1948, 1950, 1951

Popular Girl Names 1949

164 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1949

#378
Wales
blessed ring
#388
American
Horse servant
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#419
American
narrow, straight
#465
Latin
Bean grower
#480
Spanish
Hebrew
#502
American
English
#503
English
Bright as a star; intelligent.
#505
American
A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c
#507
American
farmer
#507
American
Pearl; beloved
#510
Welsh
Welsh
#513
English
free woman
#515
American
Crowned, honoring
#516
Ireland
Who is like God?
#517
Belgium
Native language (possibly Belgian/French)
#518
American
who is like God?
#524
American
English
#526
English
Longing, desire
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#531
American
A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#537
American
variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
Ireland
Pure
#543
Germanic
Brave as a bear
#543
American
Good, fair, or holy
#543
Greek↑ Rising
pearl
#546
American
English
#547
Ireland
pure
#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
#563
American
pledge, promise
#563
American
Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#567
Italy
of Mars, warrior
#567
English
Derived from Shirley
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
pure
#571
American
Queen
#572
English
A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'
#574
France
reborn
#576
American
free man
#580
American
A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall
#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
#588
American
English
#592
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#593
Italy
rose
#594
England
noble maiden
#597
Italy
Italian
#598
Hebrew
I will praise God
#598
Spain
virgin
#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
#606
USA
the one who is like a warrior
#608
Ireland
pure
#609
American
French
#609
American
a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'
#612
Welsh
fair or blessed
#612
Thailand
to be rich, wealth
#617
American
A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
#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
English
pure
#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
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#639
American
A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.
#642
Spanish
Soldier
#642
Spain
Spanish
#643
English
Pure
#644
Greece
leaf
#650
American
a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'
#650
France
from the meadow
#654
English
English
#659
Arabic
Arabic
#660
Welsh
White, fair, blessed
#662
American
spear; meadow
#665
American
a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'
#670
Latin
sweet dew
#673
American
beloved
#674
English
From the Eagle land
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#677
Japan
Japanese
#679
American
Debralee is a modern variant of the name Deborah, meaning 'bee' or 'honeybee'.
#682
American
a gentle and wise woman
#686
American
to rule
#692
American
Protector of man
#693
American
the joy of life
#698
French
French
#700
Turkey
sweetheart
#700
American
pure
#704
Latin
Latin
#704
American
rose
#705
Mongolia
Mongolian
#708
Spain
he who brings joy
#708
American
Paradise, garden
#710
American
Free man
#711
American
God is my judge
#712
Latvian
Latvian
#712
French
derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little Mary'.
#715
American
beloved
#718
American
From the land of the kings.
#719
American
Latin
#719
Lithuania
goddess of the sea and freshwater
#721
American
French
#722
American
Joyful
#723
Italy
Gift from God and Mary.
#725
Germanic
German
#727
United Kingdom
farmer
#729
Mexico
Spanish
#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
Greece
derived from 'Therese', meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'
#741
American
divine
#742
Irish
Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.
#744
Israel
joy; song
#745
France
French
#745
China
Prominent, visible
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
American
of the sea
#754
Italy
little Roma
#757
American
English
#757
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#757
American
counselor, protector
#758
American
Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'
#758
Latin
Ancient, venerable
#761
USA
Greek
#762
American
Princess
#763
Germanic
Powerful leader.
#763
English
dear one
#766
American
Small, humble
#768
Germanic
German
#772
English
Free man
#772
American
Strong as a boar
#773
American
cher
#778
Spain
Spanish
#780
Ireland
Pure
#780
France
French
#780
Wales
blessed, fair
#782
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#792
Latin
derived from a form of the name 'Lois', meaning 'more desirable'
#792
American
from the valley of the hare

Popular Boy Names 1949

67 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1949

#363
Greece
Crown or Garland
#378
Wales
blessed ring
#388
American
Horse servant
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#419
American
narrow, straight
#465
Latin
Bean grower
#480
Spanish
Hebrew
#509
English
Peaceful raven
#526
Spain
The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'
#526
American
Gift of God
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#543
Greek↑ Rising
pearl
#555
Italy
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#563
American
pledge, promise
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
pure
#579
American
Bright heart
#596
Italian
To free or liberate
#611
American
YHWH is exalted
#612
Welsh
fair or blessed
#617
Greece
glory of the people
#620
Greece
Greek
#621
American
a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.
#622
Ireland
the tender one
#624
American
English
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#644
English
Greek
#644
Greece
leaf
#645
American
English
#650
France
from the meadow
#651
English
Germanic
#652
United Kingdom
English
#661
English
from the land of the court
#669
American
a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin
#673
American
beloved
#674
English
From the Eagle land
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#679
American
English
#682
American
noble ruler
#684
English
English
#686
American
to rule
#692
Spanish
Spanish
#693
Scottish
Dark and proud.
#697
English
Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.
#711
Hebrew
Hebrew
#715
France
white or fair
#716
Irish
Of the land of the ferns
#718
American
From the land of the kings.
#730
English
From the meadow near the river
#740
English
A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.
#744
Israel
joy; song
#745
China
Prominent, visible
#746
English
Dweller by the stream
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
English
Who is like God?
#751
American
of the sea
#757
Scotland
from the thicket
#758
England
Old English
#766
American
Small, humble
#772
American
Strong as a boar
#773
American
cher
#789
English
the ford where the raven flies
#789
English
To read or one who reads.
#790
French
bright, clear
#790
American
of uncertain origin; may be linked to 'Wilsey' as a place name.

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