Popular Baby Names 1949

Classic names that peaked in 1949 — now making a comeback.

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These 1949 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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Crown or Garland

affectionate or sea

narrow, straight

Bright as a star; intelligent.

A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c

Crowned, honoring

Who is like God?

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

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

Longing, desire

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.

variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'

A beloved name with deep roots

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

God is gracious

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

A beloved name with deep roots

pledge, promise

Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

of Mars, warrior

Derived from Shirley

Free man, strong man.

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

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

Farmer or earthworker

a precious pearl

A beloved name with deep roots

To free or liberate

I will praise God

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

the one who is like a warrior

a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'

YHWH is exalted

fair or blessed

to be rich, wealth

glory of the people

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

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

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

A beloved name with deep roots

noble and bright

a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'

A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior

A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

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

from the meadow

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

From the Eagle land

Beautiful serpent

Strong ruler, mighty power

resolute protector

Debralee is a modern variant of the name Deborah, meaning 'bee' or 'honeybee'.

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

Dark and proud.

the joy of life

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

he who brings joy

Paradise, garden

God is my judge

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

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Gift from God and Mary.

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

From the meadow near the river

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

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

A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.

Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.

Prominent, visible

Dweller by the stream

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

Who is like God?

from the thicket

A beloved name with deep roots

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

Ancient, venerable

Powerful leader.

Strong as a boar

A beloved name with deep roots

the ford where the raven flies

To read or one who reads.