The most popular boys names of the 1940s were John Peter Robert and David but what were the least popular names.

Common male names of the 1940s. 1001 rows 1000 Most Popular Names of the 1940s top baby names of the decades. WW2 saw a degree of patriotism in the naming of 3 boys Victor 1941 44 and 47 and one girl Victoria 1940. Get name ideas Previous 1939 Next 1941 All years All names for 1940.

As Jewish tradition dictates that the Messiah will be a descendant of David this seems like an auspicious name for your kid. Cross-referenced with meanings and statistics. All names for 1940.

James moved ahead of Robert which was the most popular boy name of the 1930s. All names are from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States. The table below includes last names ranked 1001-2000 in America.

1-250 251-500 501-750 751-1000. Lists Top American boys names of the 1940s These dapper boys names were tops in the 1940s and we think theyre still stand-outs -- Thomas Kenneth Donald Edward Walter Peter Bobby and more. 1-250 251-500 501-750 751-1000 Top 1000 most popular girl names.

List of the 20 Most Popular Names for Babies in America in 1940. Explore the most popular baby names of The 1940s. Here are ten names which were only chosen once in any year between 1944 and 1949 in South Australia making them unique names for their time and place.

Most popular names for babies in the US. According to the 1911 Census 139 per cent of all males had this name. Life in the United States continued to change as did the most popular baby names of the 40s.