Popular Baby Names 1951

Classic names that peaked in 1951 — now making a comeback.

200 names961 girl468 boy

These 1951 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

Bright as a star; intelligent.

Someone from the village of Guymon

Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Yiddish-speaking communities

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?

who is like God?

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

Bliss, joy, happiness

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

who is like God

A beloved name with deep roots

from the brushwood thicket

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

fragrant flower

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

God is gracious

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

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

Derived from Shirley

A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall

Farmer or earthworker

Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'

a precious pearl

dear one, beloved

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.

To free or liberate

God is my judge

noble, harmonious

Ruler of the people

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

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

A beloved name with deep roots

little dark one or little darling

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

from the city of Rouen

A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.

from the meadow

A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.

to shine with a flickering light

A variant of the name Vera, meaning 'faith' or 'truth'.

A beloved name with deep roots

White, fair, blessed

Derived from 'loutrós', meaning 'lake' or 'feminine water'.

From the Eagle land

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

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

a meaning of 'Judge' or 'to judge'.

Variant of Constance, meaning steadfast or loyal.

A diminutive form of Winifred, meaning 'blessed peace'.

feminine form of James

bright, cheerful, sunny

A variation of Deborah, meaning bee

Paradise, garden

God is my judge

the one who is ready to dance

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

A derivative name

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Lover of horses

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of Eddie

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

Who is like God?

Variant of Stephen, meaning 'crown'.

A combination of Doris and other names.

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'