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

narrow, straight

Scandinavian, Dutch, French and Armenian form of REUBEN. This was the name of an 11th-century Armenian ruler of Cilicia.

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

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

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

Free man, strong man.

To free or liberate

YHWH is exalted

glory of the people

Variant of PHILIP, inspired by the usual spelling of the surname.

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

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

Usual English, German and Dutch form of DENIS.

from the meadow

from the land of the court

a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin

From the Eagle land

Strong ruler, mighty power

resolute protector

Dark and proud.

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

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

From the meadow near the river

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

Prominent, visible

Dweller by the stream

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

Who is like God?

from the thicket

Strong as a boar

the ford where the raven flies

To read or one who reads.

of uncertain origin; may be linked to 'Wilsey' as a place name.

Short form of LEONARD.

God is gracious

Diminutive form of 'Bernadette', meaning 'brave as a bear'

Variant of Lerman, which means a farmer or one who works the land

Variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright clearing' or 'bright meadow'

Cold stream or river

Born from the bayou

Short form of CASSANDRA, CASSIDY, and other names beginning with Cass.

Noble and ready; prepared for battle

Land clearing or meadow

little 'round' one or small circle

Thunder mountain

From the curve or bend

son of the servant of the church

Stylish or fashionable

Variant of Charles, meaning 'free man'.

The name is a combination of 'Joe', a diminutive of 'Joseph', and 'Jonathan', which means 'God has given'.

Diminutive of LAURENCE (1). A notable bearer is former basketball player Larry Bird (1956-).

A surname turned first name, originating from a place name meaning 'the dwelling near the Tazewell River'

a form of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear'

Λεάρτης - meaning 'the one who comes from the land of the gods'

brave protector

From the hedged enclosure

from the valley of the glen

The name Onzie is believed to be a variation of the name Onzie and is often seen as a modern or unique name without a sp

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

a wave or a burst of water

a variant of 'Levan'

From the Daveney estate

Blacksmith; metal worker

from Laurentum, a place of laurel trees

Derived from the name Daryl, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Variation of 'Dwayne', possibly from Irish meaning 'dark'

keeper of the yard, protector

A variation of the name 'Quoit', referring to a flat circular object used in games.

A diminutive form of ‘Robert,’ meaning bright fame.

Distinctive or renowned

Fortress or brave

The month of March, often symbolizes rebirth

A variant of Lawrence, derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum'

From Laurentum; laurel or sweet bay tree

from Pons, a town

A surname meaning 'one who lives by the pit' or 'pit-dweller', derived from Old English.

An invented variation of the word ‘prince’, often symbolizing nobility and royalty.

One who is free

a variant of Rainbow

From the Lenwood valley

from the town of Beldon

A variant of the name 'Mardy', which can mean a young person or child.

Scottish Gaelic

a person who looks after or takes care of bucks (male deer)

from the rocky hill

meaning 'joyful' or 'rejoicer'

from the thorny bush

a combination of Gail and Lynn

A name meaning 'bell' in Korean

happy, fortunate

from the Latin 'presidens', meaning 'president' or 'to preside'

derived from a place name, potentially meaning 'linden tree valley'

clay, or a form of earth

a variation of Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'

connotation of strength

Success; accomplishment

The one who is loved; a place of love

A surname turned first name, possibly meaning 'rebel' or 'one who is left behind'.