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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affectionate or sea

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?

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

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

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

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.

Contracted form of KATHERINE.

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

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'

fair or blessed

to be rich, wealth

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

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'.

Variant of PHYLLIS.

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

White, fair, blessed

a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

Beautiful serpent

resolute protector

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

a gentle and wise woman

Protector of man

the joy of life

Variant of REGINA.

he who brings joy

Paradise, garden

God is my judge

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

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Gift from God and Mary.

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.

Prominent, visible

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

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

derived from a form of the name 'Lois', meaning 'more desirable'

from the valley of the hare

wealthy defender

Variant transcription of MYEONG.

Fair, Blessed, White

A variant of Shari, possibly derived from the name Sharon.

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS, used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596).

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

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Cognate of MARTHA.

A combination of Mary and Edythe; means 'sea of bitterness' and 'wealthy' respectively.

גאל - to redeem

From the islet by the river

God is gracious

Combination of 'Rain' and 'Nell'

A beloved name with deep roots

brave as a bear

derived from a surname related to trade

French feminine form of SIDONIUS.