Names that Peaked in 1932
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Weldon
Weldon is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'hill near a spring' or 'well on a hill.' This place-name became a given name and gained modest popularity in…
Rutha
Rutha is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Ruth, which comes from the Hebrew word 'רות' (rūt), meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' The name gained prominence through the biblical figure…
Doretha
Doretha is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dorothea, which has ancient Greek origins. The name derives from the elements 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning…
Joyce
Yes, the poet Joyce Kilmer ("Trees") was a man, the very last male named Joyce. And even for women, it's been in limbo for several generations.
Mardell
Mardell is a feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly combining elements of 'Mar' (sea or bitter in Latin) with a diminutive ending, or stemming from surname traditions. It saw modest…
Dorthey
Dorthey is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Dorothy, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of God.' This alternate spelling emerged in English-speaking…
Angelita
Angelita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'little angel' or 'little messenger.' Its roots trace back to the Greek word 'angelos,' which means…
Orlin
Orlin is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Bulgaria where it derives from the word "orel" meaning "eagle." This connection gives the name associations with freedom,…
Bebe
English diminutive of Beatrice or any other B name
High-kicking cohort of Coco, Gigi, Fifi, Kiki, et al.
Betty
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Combine the popularity of Betty White and Mad Men 's glamorous Betty Draper Francis, with the residual sweetness of Ugly Betty 's Betty Suarez, and the result is an impending return of the name. It's…
Dean
English
"church official"
Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls.
Doloris
Doloris is a feminine name derived from Latin, related to 'dolor' meaning 'sorrow' or 'pain.' It's a variant spelling of Dolores, which originated from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, 'María de…