Names that Peaked in 1912
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Myer
Myer is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Primarily derived from the German surname Meyer, meaning 'farmer,' 'landholder,' or 'estate manager,' it reflects historical…
Milton
English
"settlement with a mill"
Once an upper-class British surname conjuring up the epic poetry of John Milton, it then descended to the antics of "Uncle Miltie" Berle, and now has left the stage completely.
Sidney
English from French
"Saint Denis"
A contraction name, Sidney comes from Saint Denis and is related to Dioynsius, the Greek god of fertility and wine, although another theory is that it derived from an Anglo-Saxon place name, meaning…
Sigmund
German
"victorious protection"
The connection to Freud is a strong one, but this German name has a strong and interesting sound and great nickname potential: Ziggy, Iggy, Sim, Sid...
Sylvan
Latin
"wood, forest"
One of the many variations of Silvanus, the name of the Roman forest god, and a little-used member of the freshly stylish Sylv- family of names. Silvan is the sleek German and Dutch form. Given to…
Tyrus
Latin, Phonecian
"city of Tyre; rock"
The full name of baseball great Ty Cobb and now the name of a popular board game, this name gained popularity due to its fashionable sounds – a combination of Tyrone and Cyrus. But it is also found…
Wayland
English
"land beside the road"
Way out.
Rubye
Variation of Ruby, Latin
"deep red precious stone"
A spelling alternative of Ruby that ranked in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century. It peaked in 1909 when it reached #372 on the charts. It mostly dropped out of use in the 50s, though at least…
Noma
Noma is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, Noma means 'field of wild flowers,' creating a naturally beautiful image. In Swahili, it carries the meaning 'comfortable' or…
Trula
Variation of Trudy or Truly
A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound…
Domenic
Domenic is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Dominic, which derives from the Late Latin name 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.' This name has historical…
Assunta
Assunta is a feminine Italian name derived from the Latin word 'assumpta,' meaning 'taken up' or 'elevated.' The name has strong Catholic associations, specifically referring to the Assumption of the…
Allene
Allene is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive as a variation of Aileen or Eileen (from the Gaelic 'Eibhlín,' meaning 'bright, shining one'), or it could be a feminized form…
Avis
Latin
"bird"
Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his…
Dorothea
Greek
"gift of God"
Dorothea is a romantic Victorian-sounding name that blends elegance, gravitas and a hint of clunkiness too. Popular in the early decades of the twentieth century, it has been off the charts since…
Norine
Norine is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'Honorina,' meaning 'honor,' or as a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. With Irish and Greek influences, it can be interpreted as 'light' or 'honor.'…
Maebell
Maebell is a charming feminine name with American Southern roots, combining the names Mae (or May) and Bell. It evolved as a variant of Mabel (from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable') or as a…
Mildred
English
"gentle strength"
Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred,…