Names that Peaked in 1938

  1. Boyce
    • Origin:

      Scottish, from French
    • Meaning:

      "lives by the woods"
    • Description:

      CEO name.
  2. Marita
    • Origin:

      German and Spanish diminutive of Maria
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
    • Description:

      Derived from Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
  3. Rosalee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosalie, French
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Rosalie has officially been revived, breaking into the Top 200 in 2020. And as with many on-trend baby names, the creative spellings have started to roll in. Rosalee is one of the least offensive, although our preference remains the original.
  4. Helaine
    • Origin:

      French variation of Helen
    • Description:

      Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.
  5. Rayburn
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "roe-deer brook"
    • Description:

      If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.
  6. Melvyn
    • Beverley
      • Darvin
        • Joetta
          • Janyce
            • Maralyn
              • Earlene
                • Origin:

                  Feminine form of Earl, English aristocratic title
                • Description:

                  Earlene is even more out of style than Earl. These are among the names that have not been revived ala the Hundred Year Rule.
              • Rondal
                • Marolyn
                  • Pearlene
                    • Origin:

                      English, elaboration of Pearl