Government draws from Social Security Administration records to provide an official list of baby names and their popularity across the country.

Popular spanish names in the 1920s. Albert Aristocratic and bright. Still some like. Almost 55 years later Catalina returned to the top 1000 in 1989 and was number 235 in 2018.

The names that have declined in use the most since their peak include Thelma Pauline Gladys and Norma. Classic names for flappers bootleggers and more. 203 rows Name Number Name Number.

Beryl Mercer 18821939 Spanish born American actress of stage and screen who was based in the United States. More Spanish families now opted for David and the trend continued in the decades that followed. Almost 55 years later Catalina returned to the top 1000 in 1989 and was number 235 in 2018.

1920s Girl Names K through N. In fact some of the names are much older than the 1920s. Along with Hazel and Harry other 1920s baby names currently in the US Top 1000 include Dorothy Edwin Gloria Irene June Marvin Raymond and Stanley.

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. Patricia Medina 19192012 English-born American actress. Old-fashioned grandma or grandpa names have been making a comeback in the United States for nearly a decade but the trend seems to generally speak to traditional English names.

Alfred Advice from elves. Girl names from the 20s cover a wider range of names than most people believe. As the years passed and Spain became more politically and socially stable the most popular names became more stable and homogenized across the country.