Names that Peaked in 1938
- Sherwood
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bright forest"Description:
Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
- Boyce
Origin:
Scottish, from FrenchMeaning:
"lives by the woods"Description:
CEO name.
- Rosalee
Origin:
Variation of Rosalie, FrenchMeaning:
"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.
- Helaine
Origin:
French variation of HelenDescription:
Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.
- Rayburn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"roe-deer brook"Description:
If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.
- Melvyn
- Janyce
- Joetta
- Rondal
- Maralyn
- Beverley
- Darvin
- Earlene
Origin:
Feminine form of Earl, English aristocratic titleDescription:
Earlene is even more out of style than Earl. These are among the names that have not been revived ala the Hundred Year Rule.
- Marolyn
- Pearlene