Top 1930s Baby Names

Check out the most popular baby names from the 1930s. Discover timeless classics like “John” and “Mary” or unique gems such as “Eleanor” and “Howard.” Perfect for parents seeking vintage inspiration. Learn more about these nostalgic names below. #BabyNames #1930sNames

Richard

The name Richard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "dominant ruler".

Howard

The name Howard is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "high guardian or brave heart".

Daniel

The name Daniel is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my judge".

Dolores

The name Dolores is a girl's name of Spanish origin, meaning "lady of sorrows".

Marvin

The name Marvin is a boy's name of Welsh origin, meaning "sea hill".

Beverly

The name Beverly is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "dweller near the beaver stream".

George

The name George is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "farmer".

James

The name James is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, English origin, meaning "supplanter".

David

The name David is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved".

Martha

The name Martha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "lady".

Geraldine

The name Geraldine is a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "ruler with the spear".

Gerald

The name Gerald is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "ruler with the spear".

Bobby

The name Bobby is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Barbara

The name Barbara is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "foreign woman".

Walter

The name Walter is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "army ruler".

Charles

The name Charles is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "man, free man".

Eleanor

The name Eleanor is a girl's name of English origin.

Michael

The name Michael is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God?".

Helen

The name Helen is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "torch; shining light".

Kenneth

The name Kenneth is a boy's name meaning "born of fire, handsome".

John

The name John is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Robert

The name Robert is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Edward

The name Edward is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Margaret

The name Margaret is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl".

Janet

The name Janet is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "God's gracious gift".

Jean

The name Jean is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Joseph

The name Joseph is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah increases".

William

The name William is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

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