In fact between 1900 and 1990 the name never dipped below 70th place in popularity for baby boy names.

Popular boy names 100 years ago. Ruth meaning compassionate friend. Popular names for births in 1921-2020. 308 Shares The world of the 1920s might seem unfamiliar but the popular baby names from the era are not.

Mary - meaning bitter. The top ten baby names for girls in 1920 were. Topping the list of most popular names one century ago were John and Mary followed by James and Dorothy Robert and Margaret Charles and Ruth.

Edward has been one of the most consistently popular names of the past 100 years and even before that. Dale 93 Nature name Dale is a surprisingly traditional choice ranking in the US Top 100 from 1921 all the way through to 1969. The Most Popular Boy Names From 100 Years Ago.

It fits right in with simple solid outdoorsy boy names like Cole Hayes and Dean. The Most Popular Boy Names From 100 Years Ago. Consisting of 36 once-popular names it revealed Sharon Leonard Carol Tracey Dennis and Roy as just some of the monikers that arent getting.

In its native France its a classic name used for both sexes although more commonly for boys. May 18 2020 by Annie Gabillet. While many of the top names remain popular today classics like William Elizabeth and James others have declined considerably over time Mildred Doris Harold and Ralph.

Baby boy names that were popular 100 years ago. While names like James William Elizabeth and Amy remain popular today others like Tammy Dawn and Craig dont appear on as many birth certificates half a century later. Two of the names on the all-time list are making a solid comeback.