Names that Peaked in 1942

Georgiann

Georgiann is a feminine name that combines the classic 'Georgia' with the suffix 'ann,' creating a distinctive elaboration on the more common Georgian names. Derived from the Greek name George,…

Marilee

English combination of Mary and Lee

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"

Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop"…

Merrily

English word name or combination of Mary and Lee

"cheerful, joyful; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"

Slightly sing-song and very joyful, with a hint of Melody, a bit of Felicity, and a dash of Truly thrown in, Merrily was briefly popular in the 1940s. It can be considered a smoosh name, blending…

Merrilee

English, word name or combination of Mary and Lee, or Scottish place-name

Merrilee has several different origins. It's an alternative spelling of the unusual word name Merrily, as well as a variant of the smoosh name Marilee (Mary + Lee). Merrilee, Merrilees or Mirrlees…

Maryanne

English, combination of Mary and Anne

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"

Variant of Marianne or Maryann

Saundra

Saundra is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Sandra, which itself is a shortened form of Alexandra. This name has Greek origins, ultimately derived from the Greek word "alexein"…

Carolyn

English variation of Caroline, French

"free man"

The phonetic Carolyn spelling, which was very popular from the 1920s to the '60s, has been steadily on the wane while Caroline herself has stayed strong. Carolyn Keene was the pseudonymous author of…

Rosalind

Latin

"soft horse or pretty rose"

Rosalind has a distinguished literary history – used and popularized by Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare via one of his most charming heroines, in As You Like It . Along with a bouquet of other Rose…

Kaaren

Kaaren is a feminine name that represents a Scandinavian variant of Karen, which ultimately derives from Katherine. The name's roots trace back to the Greek 'Aikaterine,' with debated meanings…

Carolyne

Carolyne is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the masculine name Charles (Karl), meaning "free man" or "strong." This elegant variation adds a sophisticated touch to the more common…