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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Bright as a star; intelligent.

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?

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

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

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

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

noble, harmonious

Ruler of the people

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 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'.

to shine with a flickering light

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

White, fair, blessed

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

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

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

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

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

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 Doris and other names.

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

Powerful leader.

lake or waterfall

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 of Lynne or derived from 'lime tree'.

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Brown; a feminine form of the name Bruno which means 'brown'.

Pamela's variant form, often associated with sweetness and loveliness.

Of the tribe of the Lutecians

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name 'Susan', meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.

Slavic countries

standing or stable

A joyful spirit

גאל - to redeem

From the islet by the river

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious