Mary
“star of the sea” · “from the sea of bitterness”
>99% girls
Most popular names in the 1940s
Names gathered around a shared theme.
Hebrew · Nature Hebrew · Celtic James
“supplanter” · “heel grabber”
99% boys · 1% girls
Spanish Linda
“one who is soft and beauti-”
>99% girls
Germanic · Royal Robert
“one who is bright with fame”
>99% boys
Latin · Presidential Barbara
“foreign woman” · “a traveler from a foreign land; a stranger”
>99% girls
Hebrew · Norse John
“God is gracious”
>99% boys
English · Presidential Patricia
“of noble descent” · “patrician”
>99% girls
Germanic · Timeless William
“will” · “desire”
>99% boys
English Carol
“a joyous song; a small, strong woman” · “a free man”
>99% girls
Germanic · Royal Richard
“a powerful ruler”
>99% boys