Religious names particularly from the Bible were prominent in the early 19th century.

Popular german names in the early 1900s. Amos Grunebaum MD FACOG is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and among the worlds leading authorities on fertility and pregnancy. Most common german names decade by decade. 203 rows The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies.

We are unable to respond on request for personalized assistance at the moment. Popular monikers included Marie Curie a Noble Prize-winning chemist and Florence Nightingale the founder of modern nursing. Velma and Bernice were among the newly popular 1900s girl names.

Male Ernst Friedrich Hans Heinrich Hermann Karl Otto Paul. Girls names most frequently found are Mary used more than twice as often as the number two name Elizabeth until 1840 when it became SarahOther popular Biblical names for girls were Martha Ann Hannah Rebecca Rachel and LydiaMore unusual religious names for girls include Christia Dinah. Others are still moored in that long-ago era including Ethel and Elmer.

Names such as Rose Hazel and Myrtle refer to specific plants while Florence simply means blossom or flower Pearl and Ruby were popular ways to name girls after precious stones. German last names originate from places and professions in Germany and far beyond as a list of 100 of the most common German surnames shows. German Boy 1900s Quiz.

Can you name the most popular boy names in Germany in 1900. First and second given names are counted additional given names ignored. German name composed of the personal name Carl man and the word mann man hence Carl the man.

Amos is using his vast experience. Ernst Friedrich Heinrich Otto Erich Herbert Fritz boys and Gertrud Anna Frieda Else Herta Elisabeth Maria girls. The list was initially created by searching for the most common last names in German telephone books.