Looking back to the 1920s its clear the top names for little girls have changed over time as the list contains choices like Betty Mildred Jean Shirley and Barbara.

Popular female names of the 1920s. Whats Your 1920s Name. Vilma Bánky appeared in Hungarian Austrian and French movies between 1920 and 1925 the year in which Samuel Goldwyn signed her in Budapest to a Hollywood contract. Today its all Emily Isabella or Emma.

Classic names for flappers bootleggers and more. These were the most common names from the roaring 20s. 1920s names we are starting to hear include Florence and Frances Hazel and Louise for girls.

Arthur and Harry Walter and royal baby name Louis for boys. Those are considered old names in our current generation. Women in the 1920s Facts for kids.

Top names from the 1920s. In the mid and late 1920s. Among the Top 1920-1929 baby girl names in the US Leatrice1486 Jeannine1467 Shirlee 1411 Sharon1241 Darleen 1188 Elayne 1159 Bobbye 1055 Amparo1007 Sherry998 and Jacquelin 977 surged the most in popularity in contrast to 10 years ago in 1910-1919.

While many of us would associate Josephine as being a top baby name option during the 1920s we tip our hat to actress singer dancer and activist Josephine Baker the name Josefina is actually the one slated to make a serious comeback. The popular names in 1920 really differ from the popular names now. 1920 Elizabeth and Anna.

In Hollywood she was billed as the The Hungarian Rhapsody. Alfred Advice from elves. 1920s Girl Names O through Z Olga Patricia Pauline Pearl Peggy Phyllis Rachel Rebecca Regina Rita Roberta Rosa Rosalie Rose Rosemary Ruby Ruth Sally Sara Sarah Shirley Sylvia Thelma Theresa Velma Vera Veran Victoria Virginia Vivian Wanda Wilma Winifred.