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  1. Popular Boy Names 1949

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 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.