Names that Peaked in 1938
- Boyce
Origin:
Scottish, from FrenchMeaning:
"lives by the woods"Description:
CEO name.
- Marita
Origin:
German and Spanish diminutive of MariaMeaning:
"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).
- 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.
- Beverley
- Rayburn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"roe-deer brook"Description:
If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.
- Melvyn
- Darvin
- Joetta
- Rondal
- Marolyn
- Janyce
- 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.
- Maralyn
- Pearlene