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Popular Baby Names from the 1920s

The most popular baby names of the 1920s, ranked by number of births recorded by the Social Security Administration.

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Girl Names of the 1920s

  1. 1.
    Mary

    Hebrew · Beloved

    701,755 births
  2. 2.
    Dorothy

    Greek · Gift of God, divine blessing bestowed with love

    368,875 births
  3. 3.
    Helen

    Greek · Bright light

    290,404 births
  4. 4.
    Betty

    Hebrew · Devoted to God with joyful strength

    283,096 births
  5. 5.
    Margaret

    Greek · Pearl of great price, luminous and precious

    245,011 births
  6. 6.
    Ruth

    Hebrew · Friend

    218,520 births
  7. 7.
    Virginia

    Latin · Maiden

    169,554 births
  8. 8.
    Doris

    Greek · Gift of the sea, oceanic and serene

    151,193 births
  9. 9.
    Mildred

    Old English · Gentle strength and tender mercy

    147,155 births
  10. 10.
    Frances

    Latin · Free one

    140,391 births
  11. 11.
    Elizabeth

    Hebrew · My God is a promise

    139,672 births
  12. 12.
    Evelyn

    English · Wished for

    124,166 births
  13. 13.
    Anna

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing

    123,895 births
  14. 14.
    Marie

    Hebrew / Latin · Beloved

    110,564 births
  15. 15.
    Alice

    Germanic · Noble

    110,526 births
  16. 16.
    Jean

    Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and cherished

    105,999 births
  17. 17.
    Shirley

    English · Bright meadow of joy and warmth

    98,602 births
  18. 18.
    Barbara

    Greek · Uncommon and distinctive, like a stranger or traveler from afar

    97,210 births
  19. 19.
    Irene

    Greek · Peace

    92,836 births
  20. 20.
    Marjorie

    Greek, French · Pearl of great beauty and precious worth

    91,221 births
  21. 21.
    Florence

    Latin · Blooming and flourishing with timeless grace and beauty

    88,295 births
  22. 22.
    Lois

    Greek · Desirable and graceful, deeply wished for

    88,133 births
  23. 23.
    Martha

    Aramaic · The lady

    86,788 births
  24. 24.
    Rose

    Latin · The beloved flower, symbol of love and beauty

    85,305 births
  25. 25.
    Lillian

    Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily

    83,160 births
  26. 26.
    Louise

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

    82,895 births
  27. 27.
    Catherine

    Greek · Pure

    78,881 births
  28. 28.
    Ruby

    Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

    76,738 births
  29. 29.
    Eleanor

    Greek / Old French · Bright light

    74,760 births
  30. 30.
    Patricia

    Latin · Noble and of patrician birth, dignified and proud

    74,732 births
  31. 31.
    Gladys

    Welsh · Small sword of radiant joy and strength

    72,561 births
  32. 32.
    Annie

    Hebrew · Grace and favor; beloved and cherished

    69,468 births
  33. 33.
    Josephine

    Hebrew · God will increase, brings abundance and blessings

    69,223 births
  34. 34.
    Thelma

    Greek · Will and divine intention, purposeful

    68,767 births
  35. 35.
    Edna

    Hebrew · Rejuvenation and delight in living

    68,629 births
  36. 36.
    Norma

    Latin · Living by the standard, guide and anchor

    65,241 births
  37. 37.
    Pauline

    Latin · Small, or humble

    64,075 births
  38. 38.
    Lucille

    Latin · Shining light, radiant bringer of illumination

    63,883 births
  39. 39.
    Edith

    Old English · Prosperous in war

    62,989 births
  40. 40.
    Gloria

    Latin · Glory, radiance, and noble distinction

    62,859 births
  41. 41.
    Ethel

    Old English · Noble spirit with gentle, timeless grace

    62,806 births
  42. 42.
    Phyllis

    Greek · Green leaf and flourishing life, nature's gift

    61,871 births
  43. 43.
    Grace

    Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

    60,060 births
  44. 44.
    Hazel

    English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree

    58,984 births
  45. 45.
    June

    Latin · The month of June, or young

    56,482 births
  46. 46.
    Bernice

    Greek · One who brings victory and good news

    55,842 births
  47. 47.
    Marion

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

    55,178 births
  48. 48.
    Dolores

    Spanish / Latin · Woman of sorrows, deep compassion and resilience

    51,990 births
  49. 49.
    Rita

    Latin · Pearl of great beauty and luminous grace

    50,587 births
  50. 50.
    Lorraine

    French / Latin · From Lorraine, crowned with laurel and honor

    49,939 births
  51. 51.
    Ann

    Hebrew · Grace and favor, gracious gift

    49,810 births
  52. 52.
    Beatrice

    Latin · She who brings joy and blessedness

    49,230 births
  53. 53.
    Esther

    Hebrew / Persian · Star

    49,230 births
  54. 54.
    Juanita

    Spanish / Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved by the divine

    48,547 births
  55. 55.
    Clara

    Latin · Bright and clear, radiant with luminous grace

    48,183 births
  56. 56.
    Jane

    Hebrew · God is gracious

    48,049 births
  57. 57.
    Geraldine

    Germanic / Old German · Spear ruler, strong and powerful leader

    48,044 births
  58. 58.
    Sarah

    Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

    46,769 births
  59. 59.
    Emma

    Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit

    46,538 births
  60. 60.
    Joan

    Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and blessed

    45,351 births
  61. 61.
    Joyce

    Latin · Joyful heart, bringer of happiness and light

    44,174 births
  62. 62.
    Nancy

    Hebrew · Grace and elegance with a timeless charm

    43,807 births
  63. 63.
    Katherine

    Greek · Pure

    42,745 births
  64. 64.
    Gertrude

    Old German · Spear of strength, noble warrior spirit within

    42,459 births
  65. 65.
    Elsie

    Scottish / English · My God is a promise

    42,098 births
  66. 66.
    Julia

    Latin · Youthful

    40,331 births
  67. 67.
    Agnes

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

    39,222 births
  68. 68.
    Wilma

    Old German · Resolute protector with a steadfast will

    39,127 births
  69. 69.
    Marian

    Latin / Hebrew · Of the sea and beloved, graceful protector

    38,978 births
  70. 70.
    Bertha

    Germanic / Old German · Bright and glorious, shining strength

    38,571 births
  71. 71.
    Eva

    Hebrew / Latin · Living and breathing, giver of life

    38,048 births
  72. 72.
    Audrey

    Old English · Noble strength

    37,550 births
  73. 73.
    Theresa

    Greek · A reaper of summer's bounty and warmth

    36,666 births
  74. 74.
    Vivian

    Latin · Lively spirit, radiantly alive

    36,572 births
  75. 75.
    Wanda

    Germanic, Polish · Wanderer with grace and spirited independence

    36,007 births
  76. 76.
    Laura

    Latin · Crowned with laurel, honored and evergreen

    35,991 births
  77. 77.
    Charlotte

    French · Free woman

    35,752 births
  78. 78.
    Ida

    Germanic / Old Norse · Industrious spirit, hardworking and purposeful

    35,619 births
  79. 79.
    Elaine

    Greek · Bright light

    34,907 births
  80. 80.
    Anne

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and tender compassion

    34,511 births
  81. 81.
    Marilyn

    Hebrew / Old English · Beloved

    34,202 births
  82. 82.
    Kathryn

    Greek · Pure

    33,791 births
  83. 83.
    Maxine

    Latin · The greatest and most excellent, supreme strength

    33,743 births
  84. 84.
    Kathleen

    Irish / Greek · Pure and clear, with strength of spirit

    33,597 births
  85. 85.
    Viola

    Latin · Violet flower, delicate and dignified

    33,251 births
  86. 86.
    Pearl

    Latin · Luminous gem born from the sea, precious always

    32,774 births
  87. 87.
    Vera

    Russian / Latin · Faith

    32,541 births
  88. 88.
    Bessie

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

    32,158 births
  89. 89.
    Myrtle

    Greek · Plant of love and virtue, evergreen beauty

    30,569 births
  90. 90.
    Alma

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

    30,434 births
  91. 91.
    Beverly

    Old English · From the beaver stream, naturally resourceful and flowing

    30,205 births
  92. 92.
    Violet

    Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty

    30,022 births
  93. 93.
    Nellie

    Greek / English · Bright light

    29,689 births
  94. 94.
    Ella

    Old English / Old German · All, or other

    29,521 births
  95. 95.
    Lillie

    Latin · Pure white lily, grace and innocence blooming

    29,382 births
  96. 96.
    Jessie

    Hebrew · God's gift and grace with noble strength

    29,289 births
  97. 97.
    Jeanne

    Hebrew · God's gracious gift, compassionate and merciful

    29,119 births
  98. 98.
    Eileen

    Irish Gaelic / Greek · Bright light, or wished for

    28,588 births
  99. 99.
    Ellen

    Greek · Shining bright one, radiant and luminous soul

    28,391 births
  100. 100.
    Lucy

    Latin · Light

    27,434 births

Boy Names of the 1920s

  1. 1.
    Robert

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

    576,374 births
  2. 2.
    John

    Hebrew · God is gracious

    564,052 births
  3. 3.
    James

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    515,301 births
  4. 4.
    William

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

    512,402 births
  5. 5.
    Charles

    Germanic (Old German) · Free man

    298,031 births
  6. 6.
    George

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

    261,945 births
  7. 7.
    Joseph

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

    243,809 births
  8. 8.
    Richard

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

    222,599 births
  9. 9.
    Edward

    Old English · Prosperous guardian, protector of wealth and wellbeing

    197,348 births
  10. 10.
    Donald

    Scottish Gaelic · Proud ruler of the world with great dominion

    191,816 births
  11. 11.
    Thomas

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

    161,107 births
  12. 12.
    Frank

    Germanic · Free and honest-hearted soul

    151,830 births
  13. 13.
    Harold

    Old Norse · Powerful warrior with noble and steadfast heart

    133,585 births
  14. 14.
    Paul

    Latin · Small, or humble

    132,384 births
  15. 15.
    Raymond

    Germanic · Wise protector and counsel, strong guardian

    124,212 births
  16. 16.
    Walter

    Germanic · Powerful leader of the army, strong warrior

    119,809 births
  17. 17.
    Jack

    Hebrew / English · God is gracious

    115,983 births
  18. 18.
    Henry

    Old Germanic · Ruler of the home

    104,552 births
  19. 19.
    Kenneth

    Scottish Gaelic · Handsome, or born of fire

    99,490 births
  20. 20.
    Arthur

    Welsh / Latin · Bear

    97,112 births
  21. 21.
    Albert

    Germanic · Noble and bright

    94,431 births
  22. 22.
    David

    Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

    88,736 births
  23. 23.
    Harry

    Germanic / English · Master of the household, bold ruler

    86,183 births
  24. 24.
    Eugene

    Greek · Nobly born, of distinguished and worthy character

    84,755 births
  25. 25.
    Ralph

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

    84,466 births
  26. 26.
    Howard

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

    70,348 births
  27. 27.
    Carl

    Germanic · Free man and strong warrior of the people

    69,851 births
  28. 28.
    Willie

    Germanic · Resolute protector with unwavering will

    67,993 births
  29. 29.
    Louis

    Germanic · Famous warrior

    67,693 births
  30. 30.
    Clarence

    Latin · Bright and shining, clear and illustrious

    66,574 births
  31. 31.
    Earl

    Old English · Noble warrior of distinguished rank and honor

    63,602 births
  32. 32.
    Roy

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

    63,259 births
  33. 33.
    Fred

    Old German · Peaceful ruler with a gentle, steady strength

    62,742 births
  34. 34.
    Joe

    Hebrew · God will increase and multiply blessings

    62,676 births
  35. 35.
    Francis

    Latin · Free and independent spirit of the French people

    59,096 births
  36. 36.
    Lawrence

    Latin · Laurel

    56,867 births
  37. 37.
    Herbert

    Old Germanic · Bright warrior, shining with strength

    56,531 births
  38. 38.
    Leonard

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

    53,793 births
  39. 39.
    Ernest

    Germanic · Serious and determined, genuine strength of spirit

    53,653 births
  40. 40.
    Alfred

    Old English · Wise counselor from the enchanted forest

    50,156 births
  41. 41.
    Anthony

    Latin · Highly praiseworthy, or priceless

    50,054 births
  42. 42.
    Stanley

    Old English · From the stony clearing, steadfast and grounded

    49,456 births
  43. 43.
    Norman

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

    49,364 births
  44. 44.
    Gerald

    Germanic · Mighty spear wielder, strong and commanding

    44,520 births
  45. 45.
    Daniel

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

    43,407 births
  46. 46.
    Samuel

    Hebrew · God has heard

    43,362 births
  47. 47.
    Bernard

    Germanic · Strong as a bear, brave and powerful

    42,408 births
  48. 48.
    Billy

    Germanic / English · A resolute protector with unwavering determination

    42,096 births
  49. 49.
    Melvin

    Old English · Gentle mill worker and friend of gentleness

    40,583 births
  50. 50.
    Marvin

    Old English / Old Welsh · Friend of the sea

    39,589 births
  51. 51.
    Warren

    Old English / Old French · Protector

    38,775 births
  52. 52.
    Michael

    Hebrew · Who is like God?

    37,893 births
  53. 53.
    Leroy

    Old French · The king, regal and noble

    37,871 births
  54. 54.
    Russell

    Norman French / Latin · Little red one

    37,208 births
  55. 55.
    Leo

    Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong

    36,960 births
  56. 56.
    Andrew

    Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

    35,952 births
  57. 57.
    Edwin

    Old English · Prosperous friend

    35,255 births
  58. 58.
    Elmer

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

    34,919 births
  59. 59.
    Peter

    Greek · Rock and foundation; steadfast and solid

    34,066 births
  60. 60.
    Floyd

    English · Gray-haired and wise, dignified with age

    33,157 births
  61. 61.
    Lloyd

    Welsh · Gray waters, calm and contemplative spirit

    33,125 births
  62. 62.
    Ray

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

    32,045 births
  63. 63.
    Frederick

    Germanic · Peaceful ruler

    31,512 births
  64. 64.
    Theodore

    Greek · Gift of God

    31,287 births
  65. 65.
    Clifford

    Old English · From the cliff ford, steady and enduring

    31,242 births
  66. 66.
    Vernon

    Latin · Green and flourishing springtime

    29,432 births
  67. 67.
    Herman

    Old German · Warrior of the army, steadfast defender

    29,011 births
  68. 68.
    Clyde

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

    28,957 births
  69. 69.
    Chester

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

    28,435 births
  70. 70.
    Philip

    Greek · Lover of horses

    27,268 births
  71. 71.
    Alvin

    Old English · Noble friend, wise counsel and loyal companionship

    26,872 births
  72. 72.
    Lester

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

    26,513 births
  73. 73.
    Wayne

    Old English · Wagon maker

    26,402 births
  74. 74.
    Vincent

    Latin · Conquering; strength and triumphant determination

    26,237 births
  75. 75.
    Gordon

    Old English / Scots · Great fortress, steadfast strength and protection

    25,622 births
  76. 76.
    Leon

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

    25,577 births
  77. 77.
    Lewis

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

    25,328 births
  78. 78.
    Charlie

    Old Germanic / Old French · Free man

    25,176 births
  79. 79.
    Glenn

    Irish Gaelic · From the sacred valley, peaceful and serene

    25,157 births
  80. 80.
    Calvin

    Latin · Bald

    24,785 births
  81. 81.
    Martin

    Latin · Warrior devoted to Mars, strong and fierce

    24,243 births
  82. 82.
    Milton

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

    24,198 births
  83. 83.
    Lee

    Old English · Of the meadow, peaceful and serene

    23,556 births
  84. 84.
    Jesse

    Hebrew · Gift

    23,170 births
  85. 85.
    Dale

    Old English · Valley dweller, quiet strength and peaceful ease

    22,752 births
  86. 86.
    Cecil

    Latin · Blind to distraction, devoted and visionary

    22,528 births
  87. 87.
    Bill

    Germanic / Old English · Resolute protector, strong will and steadfast guardian

    22,288 births
  88. 88.
    Harvey

    Breton / Old English · Worthy in battle

    21,785 births
  89. 89.
    Roger

    Old Germanic · Renowned spear wielder, famous warrior

    21,753 births
  90. 90.
    Victor

    Latin · Triumphant conqueror, strength in victory

    21,498 births
  91. 91.
    Benjamin

    Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong

    21,028 births
  92. 92.
    Wallace

    Scottish · Foreigner

    20,916 births
  93. 93.
    Ronald

    Old Norse · Ruler's counselor

    20,894 births
  94. 94.
    Sam

    Hebrew · God has heard, listened with compassion

    20,844 births
  95. 95.
    Allen

    Irish Gaelic, Scottish · Handsome, or little rock

    20,092 births
  96. 96.
    Arnold

    Germanic · Eagle power, soaring strength and vision

    19,531 births
  97. 97.
    Willard

    Germanic · Resolute with determined will and purpose

    18,440 births
  98. 98.
    Gilbert

    Germanic · Bright pledge, trusted and brilliant

    18,233 births
  99. 99.
    Edgar

    Old English · Prosperous spear, wealthy protector and guardian

    18,037 births
  100. 100.
    Oscar

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

    17,740 births

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