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The 100-year revival rule says names cycle back after 80–100 years — long enough to feel fresh, short enough to feel familiar. Victorian names (1880s–1900s) and Jazz Age names (1910s–1930s) are squarely in their revival window right now.
Quick facts: vintage name revival
- Evelyn re-entered the top 10 in 2024 — the fastest vintage comeback ever
- Theodore, Walter, and Edmund are all rising sharply for boys
- The 100-year rule: 1920s names are now at peak revival age
- Vintage girl names tend to revive 5–10 years ahead of their male counterparts
Victorian Girl Names (1880s–1900s)
49 names from the Edwardian and Victorian era
#55
Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.
#110
Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye".
#112
Latinate form of EVE. This form is used in the Latin translation of the New Testament, while Hava is used in the Latin Old Testament. It is also a variant transcription of Russian YEVA.
#121
Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…
#138
Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR.
#265
Derived from Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help". This name was probably created by the 15th-century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem 'Arcadia'.
#270
Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.
#278
Medieval feminine form of AMABILIS. This spelling and Amabel were common during the Middle Ages, though they became rare after the 15th century. It was revived in the 19th century after the publication of C. M.
#478
Diminutive of KATHERINE, often used independently. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages.
Jazz Age Girl Names (1910s–1930s)
23 names from the roaring twenties and depression era
#87
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.
#182
French, German and Dutch form of ROSALIA. In the English-speaking this name received a boost after the release of the movie 'Rosalie' (1938), which was based on an earlier musical.
#486
From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".
Mid-Century Girl Names (1940s–1950s)
8 names from the post-war baby boom
“Vintage names carry built-in gravitas. A child named Florence or Theodore walks into every room with 100 years of history behind them.”
Emma Hartley — Nameologist & Author of "The Old Names Comeback"
Victorian Boy Names (1880s–1900s)
29 names from the Victorian and Edwardian era
#26
English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".
#41
Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle.
#130
The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius.
#347
Diminutive of ARCHIBALD. This name is borne by Archie Andrews, an American comic-book character created in 1941.
#393
From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…
#424
From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877).
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Jazz Age Boy Names (1910s–1930s)
40 names from the jazz age and depression era
#131
Italian and Spanish form of Laurentius (see LAURENCE (1)). Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), known as the Magnificent, was a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance.
#152
Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation.
#248
From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".
#256
From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important leader of the early Christian church.
#266
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
#410
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
Mid-Century Boy Names (1940s–1950s)
11 names from the mid-century classic era