Women in the 1920s Facts for kids.

Popular women's names in the 1920s. The names of the women who were also renown Flappers of the era are Bebe Daniels Greta Garbo Joan Crawford Louise Brooks Norma Talmadge Colleen Moore and Norma Shearer. These were the most common names from the roaring 20s. 1920s baby names are due to come back into style following the Hundred Year Rule.

Those are considered old names in our current generation. Popular Girl Names From The 1920s. One I liked when doing my family tree was a relative named Alice but she was only known as Lallie.

Back then it was Helen Dorothy and Doris. She doesnt have to be a flapper to make one of these cute names popular again -- Margaret Evelyn Irene Marjorie Lillian Patricia Josephine Norma. What are some girl names that hit the top ten for the year but missed the mark on the decade.

1920s Girl Names F through J. Top American girls names of the 1920s. Arthur and Harry Walter and royal baby name Louis for boys.

Staron Sherr Jeannin Shadron and Dardeen are some suggested forms of these trending names. Top 1920s Girl Names. Among the Top 1920-1929 baby girl names in the US Leatrice 1486 Jeannine 1467 Shirlee 1411 Sharon 1241 Darleen 1188 Elayne 1159 Bobbye 1055 Amparo 1007 Sherry 998 and Jacquelin 977 surged the most in popularity in contrast to 10 years ago in 1910-1919.

Each name was used at least once in every 100 births as a first name or more often. Still some like Elizabeth and Anna have a little more staying power. All names are from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.