Early 19th century Americans revered the classics with names from mythology or ancient history widely used.

Common female names from the 1800s. My information comes from research into English parish records undertaken by The Names Society founded in 1969 by Leslie Dunkling. So which female names were most frequently used in 1800. Somewhat common as birth names Addie Ada etc.

These include Cyrus Erasmus Homer Horace Leonidas and Newton for boys. To identify the most popular names from the late 1800s 247 Wall St. Meanwhile close to a quarter of all Irish women in 1911 were called either Mary or Bridget.

9 more Amelia. The exotic biblical name Kezia was given to one girl in 1872 while the parents who named their boy Jules 1874 were obviously Victorian sci-fi fans. The most popular 10 names in that year were John Patrick James Michael Thomas William Joseph Edward Daniel and Peter.

Be aware that the names here also show the most popular form and encompass the pet names as well. Along with Emma and Elisa other French girl names from Frances Top 100 list of 1900 include Estelle Eva Zelia Sidonie Clarisse Lucile Celina and Émilie. Classic names like Ada Ella Maggie and Pearl have also seen a recent rise in popularity along with Biblical names like Jacob.

Popular Given Names US 1801-1999. Amellia is also a moderately popular baby name. The tables below provide links to text files of GINAP.

Aidah Adie Adey Ade Addiah Addi. Scroll down to see the full list of names. Reviewed the 200 most popular girl and boy names from The Social Security Administration SSA which tracks the most popular.