As for the boys names like James William and Charles are still popular today.

Most popular male names of the 1940s. Population and BabyCenter. Meanwhile close to a quarter of all Irish women in 1911 were called either Mary or Bridget. How about German names.

Keep scrolling to see the 50 most popular names for boys and girls born in the US. Rank Male Name Female Name. Mary held the top spot as it had since the 1880s.

Check out these most popular baby names in Germany in the 1940s. James moved ahead of Robert which was the most popular boy name of the 1930s. From 1940 to 1949.

The 1940s names given to baby boys and girls give a glimpse into the world at that time. Rank Name -Quantity Add. 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.

Scroll down to see the full list of names. 203 rows Name Number Name Number. 10 rows The decade saw life in the United States continuing to evolve with Jackie Robinson becoming the.

Top American boys names of the 1940s James. My last name Albert was changed at Ellis Island from the Yiddish word Arbeiter which means worker. Find out the most popular names in 1940 -- among the US.