Most Popular Names of the 1930s

Most Popular Names of the 1930s — browse our complete collection of 100+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 100 names

Noble and bright

noble kind, of noble sort

3.Ann

♀ Female

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin

Gracious, full of grace or favor

Grace, favor

English diminutive of Anne

grace, favor

6.Anthony

♂ Male

Latin

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

7.Arthur

♂ Male

Welsh, Roman

Bear man; noble strength

8.Barbara

♀ Female

Greek

Foreign woman, stranger

9.Betty

♀ Female

Hebrew

My God is abundance; consecrated to God

10.Beverly

♀ Female

Old English

Beaver meadow or beaver stream

11.Billy

♂ Male

English diminutive of William

resolute protector, desire protection

12.Bobby

⚥ Unisex

Germanic

Bright fame, renowned

free man

Germanic (via Latin) and English

Free man (originally male) or song (female)

15.Carolyn

♀ Female

English, diminutive of Carol

free man

Pure, clear

Free man

From the town of Clare

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

Sorrows, pains

Ruler of the world, proud chief

23.Donna

♀ Female

Italian

Lady, mistress of the house

24.Doris

♀ Female

Ancient Greek

Gift of the ocean; from the Greek word for 'Dorian woman'

Gift of God

Nobleman, chief, or warrior

27.Edward

♂ Male

Old English

Rich guard or prosperous protector

light, shining one

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

30.Eugene

♂ Male

Ancient Greek

Well-born, noble, good origin

31.Evelyn

♀ Female

Germanic

Wished for child; hazelnut

32.Frances

♀ Female

Latin

From France; free one

Frenchman, free one

free, or from the Franks (a Germanic tribe)

Peaceful ruler

Spear

Farmer, earth-worker. A grounded and hardworking individual.

Rule of the spear

Ruler with a spear

Glory

Army ruler

Home ruler, army ruler

43.Helen

♀ Female

Greek/Tigrinya

Shining light, bright one.

home ruler

Brave heart; high guardian

Peace

English (from Medieval English 'Jankin', a diminutive of John)

God is gracious

48.James

♂ Male

Hebrew (Christian adoption)

Meaning 'supplanter'.

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