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Popular Baby Names from the 1900s

The most popular baby names of the 1900s, ranked by number of births recorded by the Social Security Administration.

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Girl Names of the 1900s

  1. 1.
    Mary

    Hebrew · Beloved

    161,504 births
  2. 2.
    Helen

    Greek · Bright light

    69,428 births
  3. 3.
    Margaret

    Greek · Pearl of great price, luminous and precious

    57,919 births
  4. 4.
    Anna

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing

    54,918 births
  5. 5.
    Ruth

    Hebrew · Friend

    51,010 births
  6. 6.
    Elizabeth

    Hebrew · My God is a promise

    41,708 births
  7. 7.
    Dorothy

    Greek · Gift of God, divine blessing bestowed with love

    39,112 births
  8. 8.
    Marie

    Hebrew / Latin · Beloved

    37,091 births
  9. 9.
    Florence

    Latin · Blooming and flourishing with timeless grace and beauty

    36,191 births
  10. 10.
    Mildred

    Old English · Gentle strength and tender mercy

    36,173 births
  11. 11.
    Alice

    Germanic · Noble

    35,232 births
  12. 12.
    Ethel

    Old English · Noble spirit with gentle, timeless grace

    34,868 births
  13. 13.
    Lillian

    Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily

    32,519 births
  14. 14.
    Gladys

    Welsh · Small sword of radiant joy and strength

    30,285 births
  15. 15.
    Edna

    Hebrew · Rejuvenation and delight in living

    29,832 births
  16. 16.
    Frances

    Latin · Free one

    28,499 births
  17. 17.
    Rose

    Latin · The beloved flower, symbol of love and beauty

    28,106 births
  18. 18.
    Annie

    Hebrew · Grace and favor; beloved and cherished

    27,748 births
  19. 19.
    Grace

    Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

    26,927 births
  20. 20.
    Bertha

    Germanic / Old German · Bright and glorious, shining strength

    24,247 births
  21. 21.
    Emma

    Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit

    24,176 births
  22. 22.
    Bessie

    Hebrew (via English nickname tradition) · God's devoted promise and steadfast devotion

    23,984 births
  23. 23.
    Clara

    Latin · Bright and clear, radiant with luminous grace

    23,899 births
  24. 24.
    Hazel

    English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree

    23,802 births
  25. 25.
    Irene

    Greek · Peace

    23,656 births
  26. 26.
    Gertrude

    Old German · Spear of strength, noble warrior spirit within

    23,607 births
  27. 27.
    Louise

    French / Germanic · Renowned warrior woman, celebrated strength and glory

    22,862 births
  28. 28.
    Catherine

    Greek · Pure

    22,006 births
  29. 29.
    Martha

    Aramaic · The lady

    21,750 births
  30. 30.
    Mabel

    Latin · Lovable and worthy of affection

    21,625 births
  31. 31.
    Pearl

    Latin · Luminous gem born from the sea, precious always

    20,913 births
  32. 32.
    Edith

    Old English · Prosperous in war

    20,884 births
  33. 33.
    Esther

    Hebrew / Persian · Star

    20,026 births
  34. 34.
    Minnie

    Germanic / Hebrew · Resolute protector and beloved little spark

    19,715 births
  35. 35.
    Myrtle

    Greek · Plant of love and virtue, evergreen beauty

    19,691 births
  36. 36.
    Ida

    Germanic / Old Norse · Industrious spirit, hardworking and purposeful

    18,866 births
  37. 37.
    Josephine

    Hebrew · God will increase, brings abundance and blessings

    18,785 births
  38. 38.
    Evelyn

    English · Wished for

    18,603 births
  39. 39.
    Elsie

    Scottish / English · My God is a promise

    18,452 births
  40. 40.
    Eva

    Hebrew / Latin · Living and breathing, giver of life

    18,357 births
  41. 41.
    Thelma

    Greek · Will and divine intention, purposeful

    18,265 births
  42. 42.
    Ruby

    Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

    18,175 births
  43. 43.
    Agnes

    Greek / Latin · Pure in heart, radiant with gentle strength

    17,616 births
  44. 44.
    Sarah

    Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

    17,342 births
  45. 45.
    Viola

    Latin · Violet flower, delicate and dignified

    16,559 births
  46. 46.
    Nellie

    Greek / English · Bright light

    16,339 births
  47. 47.
    Beatrice

    Latin · She who brings joy and blessedness

    16,282 births
  48. 48.
    Julia

    Latin · Youthful

    16,107 births
  49. 49.
    Laura

    Latin · Crowned with laurel, honored and evergreen

    15,532 births
  50. 50.
    Lillie

    Latin · Pure white lily, grace and innocence blooming

    15,391 births
  51. 51.
    Lucille

    Latin · Shining light, radiant bringer of illumination

    15,041 births
  52. 52.
    Ella

    Old English / Old German · All, or other

    14,763 births
  53. 53.
    Virginia

    Latin · Maiden

    14,539 births
  54. 54.
    Mattie

    Hebrew · Gift of God, strong and steadfast

    13,837 births
  55. 55.
    Pauline

    Latin · Small, or humble

    13,310 births
  56. 56.
    Carrie

    English · Graceful and beloved bearer of love

    13,140 births
  57. 57.
    Alma

    Latin / Spanish · Nourishing soul, generous and life-giving

    13,092 births
  58. 58.
    Jessie

    Hebrew · God's gift and grace with noble strength

    12,756 births
  59. 59.
    Mae

    English / Latin · Beloved, or pearl

    12,711 births
  60. 60.
    Lena

    Greek / Latin / Germanic · Bright light

    12,703 births
  61. 61.
    Katherine

    Greek · Pure

    12,105 births
  62. 62.
    Blanche

    French / Latin · Pure white, bright and luminous

    11,730 births
  63. 63.
    Hattie

    English · Ruler of the home

    11,717 births
  64. 64.
    Marion

    Latin / Hebrew · Of the sea and the stars, graceful

    11,713 births
  65. 65.
    Lucy

    Latin · Light

    11,020 births
  66. 66.
    Stella

    Latin · Star—a shining light guiding the way

    11,014 births
  67. 67.
    Mamie

    Hebrew · Beloved treasure, cherished and adored

    10,618 births
  68. 68.
    Vera

    Russian / Latin · Faith

    10,457 births
  69. 69.
    Cora

    Greek · Maiden of pure beauty and innocence

    10,372 births
  70. 70.
    Fannie

    Hebrew · Free one

    10,346 births
  71. 71.
    Eleanor

    Greek / Old French · Bright light

    10,030 births
  72. 72.
    Bernice

    Greek · One who brings victory and good news

    10,010 births
  73. 73.
    Jennie

    Hebrew / Scottish English · God's gracious gift, fair and pure

    9,988 births
  74. 74.
    Ann

    Hebrew · Grace and favor, gracious gift

    9,932 births
  75. 75.
    Leona

    Latin · Brave heart of a lioness

    9,848 births
  76. 76.
    Beulah

    Hebrew · The chosen bride, forever beloved

    9,716 births
  77. 77.
    Lula

    Arabic / Germanic · Pearl of wisdom, precious and luminous

    9,518 births
  78. 78.
    Rosa

    Latin · A blooming flower of gentle beauty and love

    9,297 births
  79. 79.
    Ada

    Hebrew / Germanic · Noble and precious beyond measure

    9,121 births
  80. 80.
    Ellen

    Greek · Shining bright one, radiant and luminous soul

    8,339 births
  81. 81.
    Kathryn

    Greek · Pure

    8,333 births
  82. 82.
    Maggie

    Greek · Pearl, precious gem; luminous and cherished

    8,289 births
  83. 83.
    Doris

    Greek · Gift of the sea, oceanic and serene

    8,252 births
  84. 84.
    Dora

    Greek · Gift of wisdom and precious generosity

    8,011 births
  85. 85.
    Betty

    Hebrew · Devoted to God with joyful strength

    7,921 births
  86. 86.
    Marguerite

    Greek / Latin · Pearl of purity, precious beauty that endures

    7,912 births
  87. 87.
    Violet

    Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty

    7,844 births
  88. 88.
    Lois

    Greek · Desirable and graceful, deeply wished for

    7,691 births
  89. 89.
    Daisy

    Old English · Day's eye, bright cheerful flower of innocence

    7,687 births
  90. 90.
    Anne

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and tender compassion

    7,615 births
  91. 91.
    Sadie

    Hebrew · Princess with grace and dignity

    7,461 births
  92. 92.
    Susie

    Hebrew · Graceful lily, pure and beautiful

    7,312 births
  93. 93.
    Nora

    Irish Gaelic / Latin · Honor, or bright light

    7,172 births
  94. 94.
    Georgia

    Greek · Worker of the earth, cultivator of growth

    7,142 births
  95. 95.
    Maude

    Germanic · Mighty strength and powerful grace

    7,142 births
  96. 96.
    Marjorie

    Greek, French · Pearl of great beauty and precious worth

    7,025 births
  97. 97.
    Opal

    Sanskrit · Precious gem of shifting light

    6,791 births
  98. 98.
    Hilda

    Old German / Old Norse · Noble warrior, battle-ready and strong

    6,783 births
  99. 99.
    Velma

    Modern American / Germanic · Will and helmet, strong-willed spirit

    6,558 births
  100. 100.
    Emily

    Latin · Striving to excel

    6,423 births

Boy Names of the 1900s

  1. 1.
    John

    Hebrew · God is gracious

    84,590 births
  2. 2.
    William

    Germanic (Old German) · Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will

    69,320 births
  3. 3.
    James

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    62,170 births
  4. 4.
    George

    Greek · Farmer of the earth, connected to growth and stewardship

    43,589 births
  5. 5.
    Charles

    Germanic (Old German) · Free man

    36,184 births
  6. 6.
    Robert

    Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor

    35,849 births
  7. 7.
    Joseph

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

    35,173 births
  8. 8.
    Frank

    Germanic · Free and honest-hearted soul

    29,046 births
  9. 9.
    Edward

    Old English · Prosperous guardian, protector of wealth and wellbeing

    24,516 births
  10. 10.
    Thomas

    Aramaic · Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance

    21,783 births
  11. 11.
    Henry

    Old Germanic · Ruler of the home

    21,772 births
  12. 12.
    Walter

    Germanic · Powerful leader of the army, strong warrior

    19,997 births
  13. 13.
    Harry

    Germanic / English · Master of the household, bold ruler

    17,906 births
  14. 14.
    Willie

    Germanic · Resolute protector with unwavering will

    17,746 births
  15. 15.
    Arthur

    Welsh / Latin · Bear

    15,409 births
  16. 16.
    Albert

    Germanic · Noble and bright

    15,318 births
  17. 17.
    Clarence

    Latin · Bright and shining, clear and illustrious

    13,573 births
  18. 18.
    Fred

    Old German · Peaceful ruler with a gentle, steady strength

    13,076 births
  19. 19.
    Harold

    Old Norse · Powerful warrior with noble and steadfast heart

    12,795 births
  20. 20.
    Paul

    Latin · Small, or humble

    12,636 births
  21. 21.
    Raymond

    Germanic · Wise protector and counsel, strong guardian

    11,650 births
  22. 22.
    Richard

    Germanic (Old German) · Powerful ruler; brave heart with courageous strength

    10,675 births
  23. 23.
    Roy

    Old French / Latin · A king's noble grace and regal dignity

    10,632 births
  24. 24.
    Joe

    Hebrew · God will increase and multiply blessings

    10,466 births
  25. 25.
    Louis

    Germanic · Famous warrior

    10,372 births
  26. 26.
    Carl

    Germanic · Free man and strong warrior of the people

    9,865 births
  27. 27.
    Ralph

    Old Norse / Germanic · Wise wolf, swift counsel and protection

    9,298 births
  28. 28.
    Earl

    Old English · Noble warrior of distinguished rank and honor

    9,251 births
  29. 29.
    Jack

    Hebrew / English · God is gracious

    9,222 births
  30. 30.
    Ernest

    Germanic · Serious and determined, genuine strength of spirit

    8,657 births
  31. 31.
    David

    Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

    8,619 births
  32. 32.
    Samuel

    Hebrew · God has heard

    8,149 births
  33. 33.
    Howard

    Old English / Old Norse · Noble guardian with a watchful, protective heart

    8,014 births
  34. 34.
    Charlie

    Old Germanic / Old French · Free man

    7,928 births
  35. 35.
    Francis

    Latin · Free and independent spirit of the French people

    7,021 births
  36. 36.
    Herbert

    Old Germanic · Bright warrior, shining with strength

    6,957 births
  37. 37.
    Lawrence

    Latin · Laurel

    6,846 births
  38. 38.
    Theodore

    Greek · Gift of God

    6,490 births
  39. 39.
    Alfred

    Old English · Wise counselor from the enchanted forest

    6,356 births
  40. 40.
    Andrew

    Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

    6,277 births
  41. 41.
    Elmer

    Old English / Germanic · Noble and renowned, renowned for righteousness

    6,161 births
  42. 42.
    Sam

    Hebrew · God has heard, listened with compassion

    6,161 births
  43. 43.
    Eugene

    Greek · Nobly born, of distinguished and worthy character

    5,909 births
  44. 44.
    Leo

    Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong

    5,629 births
  45. 45.
    Michael

    Hebrew · Who is like God?

    5,220 births
  46. 46.
    Lee

    Old English · Of the meadow, peaceful and serene

    5,158 births
  47. 47.
    Herman

    Old German · Warrior of the army, steadfast defender

    5,064 births
  48. 48.
    Anthony

    Latin · Highly praiseworthy, or priceless

    5,043 births
  49. 49.
    Daniel

    Hebrew · God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom

    5,036 births
  50. 50.
    Leonard

    Latin / Old Germanic · Brave as a lion, courageous heart

    5,022 births
  51. 51.
    Floyd

    English · Gray-haired and wise, dignified with age

    4,968 births
  52. 52.
    Donald

    Scottish Gaelic · Proud ruler of the world with great dominion

    4,632 births
  53. 53.
    Kenneth

    Scottish Gaelic · Handsome, or born of fire

    4,579 births
  54. 54.
    Jesse

    Hebrew · Gift

    4,559 births
  55. 55.
    Russell

    Norman French / Latin · Little red one

    4,552 births
  56. 56.
    Clyde

    Scottish / River name (Clyde River, Scotland) · The cleansing one

    4,524 births
  57. 57.
    Oscar

    Old Norse / Irish Gaelic · Friend of the deer, or spear of the gods

    4,517 births
  58. 58.
    Peter

    Greek · Rock and foundation; steadfast and solid

    4,375 births
  59. 59.
    Lester

    English / Latin · From the Roman settlement, rooted in history

    4,361 births
  60. 60.
    Leroy

    Old French · The king, regal and noble

    4,300 births
  61. 61.
    Ray

    English / Latin · A beam of light—illuminating the way forward

    4,256 births
  62. 62.
    Stanley

    Old English · From the stony clearing, steadfast and grounded

    4,156 births
  63. 63.
    Clifford

    Old English · From the cliff ford, steady and enduring

    4,055 births
  64. 64.
    Lewis

    Old Germanic / Old French · Famed warrior, celebrated strength and nobility

    4,042 births
  65. 65.
    Benjamin

    Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong

    4,009 births
  66. 66.
    Edwin

    Old English · Prosperous friend

    3,961 births
  67. 67.
    Frederick

    Germanic · Peaceful ruler

    3,900 births
  68. 68.
    Chester

    Old English / Latin · Fortress by the Roman camp, stronghold of protection

    3,788 births
  69. 69.
    Claude

    Latin · Gracefully distinguished, calm and clear-minded

    3,704 births
  70. 70.
    Eddie

    Old English / Germanic · Prosperous guardian, blessed protector of wealth

    3,695 births
  71. 71.
    Cecil

    Latin · Blind to distraction, devoted and visionary

    3,610 births
  72. 72.
    Lloyd

    Welsh · Gray waters, calm and contemplative spirit

    3,507 births
  73. 73.
    Jessie

    Hebrew · God's gracious gift and blessing

    3,379 births
  74. 74.
    Martin

    Latin · Warrior devoted to Mars, strong and fierce

    3,346 births
  75. 75.
    Bernard

    Germanic · Strong as a bear, brave and powerful

    3,296 births
  76. 76.
    Tom

    Aramaic / Hebrew · Twin soul bringing warmth and truth

    3,293 births
  77. 77.
    Will

    Germanic · Strong-willed protector and resolute guardian

    3,246 births
  78. 78.
    Norman

    Old Norse / Old French · Strength and honor of the northmen

    3,178 births
  79. 79.
    Edgar

    Old English · Prosperous spear, wealthy protector and guardian

    3,154 births
  80. 80.
    Harvey

    Breton / Old English · Worthy in battle

    3,104 births
  81. 81.
    Ben

    Hebrew · Son of strength, steadfast and loyal

    3,028 births
  82. 82.
    Homer

    Greek · Pledge and security, faithful guardian and protector

    2,915 births
  83. 83.
    Luther

    Old German · Warrior of the people, bold protector

    2,866 births
  84. 84.
    Leon

    Latin / Greek · Brave-hearted lion, symbol of courage

    2,859 births
  85. 85.
    Melvin

    Old English · Gentle mill worker and friend of gentleness

    2,840 births
  86. 86.
    Philip

    Greek · Lover of horses

    2,817 births
  87. 87.
    Johnnie

    Hebrew · God is gracious; divine favor

    2,781 births
  88. 88.
    Jim

    Hebrew · Supplanter with strength and determination

    2,718 births
  89. 89.
    Milton

    Old English · From the mill town, honesty and grounded strength

    2,695 births
  90. 90.
    Everett

    English / Germanic · Strong as a wild boar, steadfast and brave

    2,597 births
  91. 91.
    Allen

    Irish Gaelic, Scottish · Handsome, or little rock

    2,558 births
  92. 92.
    Alvin

    Old English · Noble friend, wise counsel and loyal companionship

    2,484 births
  93. 93.
    Victor

    Latin · Triumphant conqueror, strength in victory

    2,447 births
  94. 94.
    Marvin

    Old English / Old Welsh · Friend of the sea

    2,324 births
  95. 95.
    Stephen

    Greek · Crown

    2,247 births
  96. 96.
    Alexander

    Greek · Defender of the people

    2,230 births
  97. 97.
    Jacob

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    2,191 births
  98. 98.
    Hugh

    Germanic / Old French · Heart and spirit, luminous soul

    2,176 births
  99. 99.
    Patrick

    Latin · Nobleman

    2,141 births
  100. 100.
    Virgil

    Latin · Green and flourishing, embodying strength and verdant life

    2,134 births

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