Most Popular Names of the 1880s.

Female middle names of the 1880s. Although less common than name joining a growing trend is the blending of two surnames upon marriage. 203 rows The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies born. Beauty was important to women but perhaps it was even more important to men because it was a man who noted in the late 1700s that a womans first merit is that of beauty.

Science was becoming a practical concern. Annie Florence Bessie Grace Ethel Sarah Ella Martha Nellie Mabel. Womens clothing of the 1870s and 1880s was heavily trimmed ornamental and draped.

Ideas of Female Beauty in the 1700 and 1800s. The extreme restriction placed on womens bodies through the princess-line corsetry large bustles. ALPHABETICAL LIST BY LAST NAME.

Here a two-part look at the lost names of 1880 starting with girls names. What is different is the declining number of children given these names over that time period. Ng.

The hourglass figure of the mid-19th century gave way to a longer slimmer silhouette with narrow skirts. An example is Dawn OPorter. Finally the most popular name during the late 1800s John hit its peak in 1880 with 9655 baby boys given the name that year.

It is less common for women especially in the US and Canada to add their spouses name and their own birth name. Examples are Hillary Rodham Clinton and Kim. 895 rows 1880 CENSUS.