Names that Peaked in 1935
- Delmer
Origin:
Variation of Delmar, SpanishMeaning:
"of the sea"Description:
Delmer is kind of a smoosh of two dated names, Delmar and Elmer, that does not improve on either. While Elmer is making a return as a Geek Chic name, Delmar was given to only 14 baby boys last year while Delmer is extinct.
- Marlin
- Rosita
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of RosaMeaning:
"rose"Description:
This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to Roberta or Rosie.
- Arlin
- Elida
- Joycelyn
Origin:
Variation of Jocelyn or combination of Joyce + Lyn, Latin and WelshMeaning:
"joyous lake"Description:
The compound name Joycelyn, which combines the names Joyce and Lyn and also is a spin on Jocelyn, was brought to widespread attention via the first African-American female surgeon general, Joycelyn Elders, who served under President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Although Joyce and Lynn were popular names in the 1930s and 40s, this name is unlikely to resonate now.
- Sherwin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"swift runner"Description:
You won't win with Sherwin.
- Merilyn
Origin:
English, combination of Merry and LynnDescription:
All the names ending in-lyn seem sadly dated.
- Arland
- Jimmie
- Delwin
- Darold
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Daryl plus Harold equals this mid-century smoosh name.
- Elois
- Ferrell
- Darlyne
- Caryl
- Carma
- Maxie
- Shirleyann
Origin:
Compound name, combining Shirley and AnnMeaning:
"grace of the bright meadow; bright meadow + grace"Description:
Quaint, quirky, and slightly clunky, Shirleyann is a smoosh name with a 30s feel about it. An unexpected vintage choice, a potential honor name, or perhaps for diehard fans of Anne of Green Gables (though maybe Shirleyanne would be better).
- Lynwood