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Most Popular Names of the 1900s

Names gathered around a shared theme.

20 namesThemed list

  1. Hebrew · Nature

    Mary

    “star of the sea” · “from the sea of bitterness”

    74CommonSteady

    >99% girls

  2. Hebrew · Norse

    John

    “God is gracious”

    89Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  3. Greek · Old-fashioned

    Helen

    “the shining light”

    61FamiliarSteady

    >99% girls

  4. Germanic · Timeless

    William

    “will” · “desire”

    92Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  5. Persian · Old-fashioned

    Margaret

    “resembling a pearl” · “the child of light”

    75CommonSteady

    >99% girls

  6. Hebrew · Celtic

    James

    “supplanter” · “heel grabber”

    94Very commonEasing

    99% boys · 1% girls

  7. Latin · Old-fashioned

    Anna

    “a woman graced with God's favor”

    76CommonEasing

    >99% girls

  8. Greek · Old-fashioned

    George

    “farmer” · “one who works the earth”

    77CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  9. Hebrew · Timeless

    Ruth

    “compassion” · “a beloved companion”

    72CommonRising

    >99% girls

  10. Germanic · Timeless

    Charles

    “charles the Great” · “one who is manly and strong”

    86Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  11. Hebrew · Timeless

    Elizabeth

    “God is my oath” · “My God is bountiful”

    87Very commonEasing

    >99% girls

  12. Germanic · Royal

    Robert

    “one who is bright with fame”

    80CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  13. Greek · Vintage revival

    Dorothy

    “a gift of God”

    62FamiliarRising

    >99% girls

  14. Hebrew · Timeless

    Joseph

    “God shall add”

    88Very commonEasing

    >99% boys

  15. French · Old-fashioned

    Marie

    “a grieving woman; one who is sorrowful”

    57FamiliarSteady

    >99% girls

  16. Latin · Old-fashioned

    Frank

    “a man from France; one who is free”

    59FamiliarEasing

    >99% boys

  17. Latin · Nature

    Florence

    “a flourishing woman; a blooming flower”

    63FamiliarRising fast

    >99% girls

  18. Old English · Old-fashioned

    Edward

    “a wealthy protector”

    71CommonEasing

    >99% boys

  19. English · Vintage revival

    Mildred

    “woman of gentle strength”

    39RareRising

    >99% girls

  20. Aramaic · Victorian era

    Thomas

    “twin”

    87Very commonSteady

    >99% boys

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