Names that Peaked in 1939
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Loren
Variation of Laurence, English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A variant form of Laurence or Lawrence which ranked in the #200s in the US from the 1900s through to the 1960s. It didn't fall off the boys' Top 1000 until the late 1990s, following the huge…
Prentice
English
"apprentice"
Long-used surname name that's up for promotion to greater popularity.
Ronal
Ronal is a masculine name that functions as a variant of Ronald or a shortened form of Ronaldo. Ronald derives from Old Norse elements meaning "ruler's advisor" or "king's power" (from "Rögnvaldr").…
Darrel
Darrel is a masculine name of Old French origin, derived from 'Darrell,' originally a surname meaning "open-hearted" or coming from the French place name d'Airelle. The name gained popularity in…
Verlene
Verlene is a feminine name with French and Germanic influences, possibly derived from the French 'Verlaine' or functioning as a variation of names like Verleen or Verlena. The name has a melodious…
Arleen
Arleen is a feminine name of Irish origin, typically considered a variant of Arlene. Derived from the Gaelic elements meaning 'pledge' or 'oath,' it carries connotations of loyalty and commitment.…
Verlon
Verlon is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Vernon or a unique creation combining elements of names like Vernon and Marlon. Vernon itself derives from a French…
Karlene
Karlene is a feminine name derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It emerged as a feminine variant in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining traction in the…
Karel
Karel is a feminine name in English-speaking contexts, though it originated as the Czech and Dutch masculine form of Charles. This cross-cultural name derives from the Germanic element 'karl' meaning…
Dotty
Diminutive of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Dotty has a cheerful, playful quality that embodies vintage charm. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1930s-1950s when nickname-style given names were…
Eartha
English
"earth"
Used by the Puritans but off the US charts completely since the mid-1990s, Eartha is best known today as the name of American singer Eartha Kitt, as well as of the philanthropist and humanitarian…
Nelda
English
"one who lives by the alder tree"
Occasionally heard in Ireland, small chance of success here.