Popular Baby Names 1952

Classic names that peaked in 1952 — now making a comeback.

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These 1952 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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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?

A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'

spring green, young

Bliss, joy, happiness

from the dark village

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

who is like God

A name of affirmation and empowerment

A beloved name with deep roots

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

fragrant flower

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

Derived from Shirley

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

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

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

Farmer or earthworker

Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'

a precious pearl

dear one, beloved

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

God is gracious

noble, harmonious

Ruler of the people

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'.

French woman; one who is French.

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'.

Slavic countries

beloved or sweet

to shine with a flickering light

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

Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

Derived as a modern blend of names, possibly from ‘Geraldine’ and ‘Lynn’.

White, fair, blessed

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

Dark or black-haired

God is gracious

A blend or combination of 'Mary' and 'Patricia', where 'Mary' means 'sea' or 'beloved', and 'Patricia' means 'noble'.

charm or charisma

A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.

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

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

A variant of the name Coralie, which derives from the Latin word for coral.

Variant of Constance, meaning steadfast or loyal.

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

fountain, spring

A variant of 'Gail' meaning 'glorious'

feminine form of James

bright, cheerful, sunny

A variation of Deborah, meaning bee

the one who is ready to dance

A derivative name

goddess of the sea and freshwater

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God is gracious

Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.

Prominent, visible

Strong and healthy

the peaceful one

A combination of Doris and other names.

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

A beloved name with deep roots

Powerful leader.

lake or waterfall

A beloved name with deep roots

Strong and hardy

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern variant of Geraldine, meaning rules with a spear

A variant of Dora, meaning 'gift' or 'lady'

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.

pathway or trail

White, blessed, fair.

Of the tribe of the Lutecians

A beloved name with deep roots