20th Century baby names

Names tagged with “20th Century” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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6 names

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Beverlyn
English
62
Modern American name blending Beverly (beaver stream) with the feminine -lyn suffix, creating a contemporary feminine variant.
Karelyn
Celtic
62
Modern blend combining Karen/Kare with the suffix -lyn. Karen derives from Greek Aikaterina; -lyn is a feminine suffix popularized in mid-20th century American naming.
Stalin
Slavic
42
From Russian 'stal' meaning 'steel', symbolizing strength and hardness. Associated with industrial power and unbreakable resolve.
Marilu
Spanish
40
Blend of María (Mary, from Hebrew 'beloved') and Luz (Latin 'lux', meaning 'light'). A modern compound conveying beloved light.
Jolyne
Celtic
40
Variation of Jolene, ultimately from Joël (Hebrew). Modern invention blending Jo- prefix with -lene suffix, popular in 20th century America.
Lenin
Slavic
12
From Russian 'lenin' meaning 'lazy' or 'sluggish', though most associated with Vladimir Lenin, the Soviet revolutionary leader

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024