The Roaring Twenties, an era marked by significant cultural, political, and social changes, greatly influenced the naming of babies born during this vibrant period. From the rise of jazz music and speakeasies to the emergence of flappers and the celebration of newfound freedom, this dynamic decade inspired parents to choose names that embodied the spirit of the times.
In this introduction, we will explore the various factors that contributed to the popularity of certain baby names during the Roaring Twenties. From literary influences and famous personalities to cultural events and evolving societal norms, we will delve into the world of the 1920s to uncover the stories behind the baby names that defined this unforgettable era. So, strap on your dancing shoes, and let’s take a journey back in time to discover the baby names that captured the essence of the Roaring Twenties.
The Impact of Celebrity Culture on Baby Names
The 1920s saw the rise of Hollywood and the birth of celebrity culture. Silent film stars, musicians, and sports figures became household names, influencing baby-naming trends of the era.
Iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, and Greta Garbo became role models for many, and their names gained popularity among new parents.
As a result, names like Clara (after Clara Bow), Gloria (after Gloria Swanson), and Douglas (after Douglas Fairbanks) saw a surge in popularity during the 1920s.
Literary and Artistic Inspirations
The 1920s, also known as the Jazz Age, was a time of immense cultural and artistic growth. The works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and other literary icons of the era influenced baby-naming trends.
Names like Zelda (Fitzgerald’s wife) and Gatsby (from “The Great Gatsby”) emerged as popular choices.
The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement centered around African American art and literature, also left its mark on naming trends, with names like Langston (after Langston Hughes) and Zora (after Zora Neale Hurston) becoming more popular.
Trends and Shifts in Naming Patterns during the 1920s
The 1920s saw a shift in naming patterns as parents moved away from traditional, biblical names in favor of more contemporary choices.
This decade also marked a trend towards shorter names and nicknames, with names like Bob, Joe, and Betty gaining popularity.
Additionally, the 1920s saw a rise in unisex names, with parents increasingly choosing names that could be used for both boys and girls, such as Francis/Frances and Marion.
The Influence of Immigration and Cultural Diversity
The 1920s was a period of significant immigration to the United States, with people from various cultural backgrounds arriving in search of a better life. This influx of diverse cultures led to an increase in the popularity of ethnic names, as new parents sought to preserve their heritage.
Names like Giuseppe, Antonio, and Carmela (Italian), as well as Szymon, Bronislaw, and Zofia (Polish) became more common during this time. This cultural diversity not only enriched American society but also broadened the range of names that parents considered for their children.
Revivals and Modern Interpretations
Many names popular in the 1920s have stood the test of time and continue to be popular choices for parents today. Names like Evelyn, Alice, and Henry have experienced a resurgence in recent years, as modern parents are drawn to their timeless appeal and classic charm.
In some cases, contemporary interpretations of 1920s names have emerged, with parents opting for variations of popular names from that era, such as using Ava as a nod to the classic Ava Gardner.
This enduring appeal of 1920s names highlights the timeless nature of these monikers and their continued relevance in today’s society.
All names are from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States. The most popular 1000 names of the 1920s.
| Rank | Male Name | Female Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert | Mary |
| 2 | John | Dorothy |
| 3 | James | Helen |
| 4 | William | Betty |
| 5 | Charles | Margaret |
| 6 | George | Ruth |
| 7 | Joseph | Virginia |
| 8 | Richard | Doris |
| 9 | Edward | Mildred |
| 10 | Donald | Frances |
| 11 | Thomas | Elizabeth |
| 12 | Frank | Evelyn |
| 13 | Harold | Anna |
| 14 | Paul | Marie |
| 15 | Raymond | Alice |
| 16 | Walter | Jean |
| 17 | Jack | Shirley |
| 18 | Henry | Barbara |
| 19 | Kenneth | Irene |
| 20 | Arthur | Marjorie |
| 21 | Albert | Florence |
| 22 | David | Lois |
| 23 | Harry | Martha |
| 24 | Eugene | Rose |
| 25 | Ralph | Lillian |
| 26 | Howard | Louise |
| 27 | Carl | Catherine |
| 28 | Willie | Ruby |
| 29 | Louis | Patricia |
| 30 | Clarence | Eleanor |
| 31 | Earl | Gladys |
| 32 | Roy | Annie |
| 33 | Fred | Josephine |
| 34 | Joe | Thelma |
| 35 | Francis | Edna |
| 36 | Lawrence | Norma |
| 37 | Herbert | Pauline |
| 38 | Leonard | Lucille |
| 39 | Ernest | Edith |
| 40 | Alfred | Gloria |
| 41 | Anthony | Ethel |
| 42 | Stanley | Phyllis |
| 43 | Norman | Grace |
| 44 | Gerald | Hazel |
| 45 | Daniel | June |
| 46 | Samuel | Bernice |
| 47 | Bernard | Marion |
| 48 | Billy | Dolores |
| 49 | Melvin | Rita |
| 50 | Marvin | Lorraine |
| 51 | Warren | Ann |
| 52 | Michael | Esther |
| 53 | Leroy | Beatrice |
| 54 | Russell | Juanita |
| 55 | Leo | Clara |
| 56 | Andrew | Jane |
| 57 | Edwin | Geraldine |
| 58 | Elmer | Sarah |
| 59 | Peter | Emma |
| 60 | Floyd | Joan |
| 61 | Lloyd | Joyce |
| 62 | Ray | Nancy |
| 63 | Frederick | Katherine |
| 64 | Theodore | Gertrude |
| 65 | Clifford | Elsie |
| 66 | Vernon | Julia |
| 67 | Herman | Agnes |
| 68 | Clyde | Wilma |
| 69 | Chester | Marian |
| 70 | Philip | Bertha |
| 71 | Alvin | Eva |
| 72 | Lester | Willie |
| 73 | Wayne | Audrey |
| 74 | Vincent | Theresa |
| 75 | Gordon | Vivian |
| 76 | Leon | Wanda |
| 77 | Lewis | Laura |
| 78 | Charlie | Charlotte |
| 79 | Glenn | Ida |
| 80 | Calvin | Elaine |
| 81 | Martin | Anne |
| 82 | Milton | Marilyn |
| 83 | Lee | Kathryn |
| 84 | Jesse | Maxine |
| 85 | Dale | Kathleen |
| 86 | Cecil | Viola |
| 87 | Bill | Pearl |
| 88 | Harvey | Vera |
| 89 | Roger | Bessie |
| 90 | Victor | Myrtle |
| 91 | Benjamin | Alma |
| 92 | Ronald | Beverly |
| 93 | Wallace | Violet |
| 94 | Sam | Nellie |
| 95 | Allen | Ella |
| 96 | Arnold | Lillie |
| 97 | Willard | Jessie |
| 98 | Gilbert | Jeanne |
| 99 | Edgar | Eileen |
| 100 | Oscar | Ellen |
| 101 | Gene | Lucy |
| 102 | Jerry | Minnie |
| 103 | Douglas | Sylvia |
| 104 | Johnnie | Donna |
| 105 | Claude | Leona |
| 106 | Don | Rosemary |
| 107 | Eddie | Stella |
| 108 | Roland | Mattie |
| 109 | Everett | Margie |
| 110 | Maurice | Genevieve |
| 111 | Curtis | Mabel |
| 112 | Marion | Janet |
| 113 | Virgil | Geneva |
| 114 | Wilbur | Georgia |
| 115 | Manuel | Bonnie |
| 116 | Stephen | Carol |
| 117 | Jerome | Velma |
| 118 | Homer | Lena |
| 119 | Leslie | Carolyn |
| 120 | Glen | Mae |
| 121 | Jessie | Jennie |
| 122 | Hubert | Maria |
| 123 | Jose | Christine |
| 124 | Jimmie | Arlene |
| 125 | Sidney | Peggy |
| 126 | Morris | Marguerite |
| 127 | Hugh | Opal |
| 128 | Max | Sara |
| 129 | Bobby | Loretta |
| 130 | Bob | Harriet |
| 131 | Nicholas | Rosa |
| 132 | Luther | Muriel |
| 133 | Bruce | Eunice |
| 134 | Junior | Jeanette |
| 135 | Wesley | Blanche |
| 136 | Rudolph | Carrie |
| 137 | Alexander | Emily |
| 138 | Franklin | Beulah |
| 139 | Tom | Billie |
| 140 | Irving | Dora |
| 141 | Horace | Roberta |
| 142 | Willis | Hilda |
| 143 | Patrick | Naomi |
| 144 | Steve | Anita |
| 145 | Johnny | Jacqueline |
| 146 | Dean | Alberta |
| 147 | Julius | Inez |
| 148 | Keith | Delores |
| 149 | Oliver | Fannie |
| 150 | Earnest | Hattie |
| 151 | Ben | Lula |
| 152 | Jim | Verna |
| 153 | Tony | Cora |
| 154 | Edmund | Constance |
| 155 | Lyle | Madeline |
| 156 | Guy | Miriam |
| 157 | Salvatore | Ada |
| 158 | Orville | Claire |
| 159 | Delbert | Mamie |
| 160 | Billie | Lola |
| 161 | Phillip | Rosie |
| 162 | Clayton | Erma |
| 163 | Otis | Rachel |
| 164 | Archie | Mable |
| 165 | Alex | Flora |
| 166 | Angelo | Daisy |
| 167 | Mike | Sally |
| 168 | Jacob | Marcella |
| 169 | Clifton | Bette |
| 170 | Bennie | Olga |
| 171 | Duane | Caroline |
| 172 | Matthew | Laverne |
| 173 | Clinton | Sophie |
| 174 | Dennis | Nora |
| 175 | Wilbert | Rebecca |
| 176 | Dan | Estelle |
| 177 | Jay | Irma |
| 178 | Marshall | Susie |
| 179 | Leland | Eula |
| 180 | Merle | Winifred |
| 181 | Ira | Eloise |
| 182 | Nathaniel | Janice |
| 183 | Ivan | Maggie |
| 184 | Ervin | Antoinette |
| 185 | Jimmy | Nina |
| 186 | Irvin | Rosalie |
| 187 | Alton | Imogene |
| 188 | Lowell | Lorene |
| 189 | Larry | Olive |
| 190 | Dewey | Sadie |
| 191 | Emil | Regina |
| 192 | Antonio | Victoria |
| 193 | Wilfred | Henrietta |
| 194 | Elbert | Della |
| 195 | Juan | Bettie |
| 196 | Alan | Lila |
| 197 | Allan | Fern |
| 198 | Lonnie | Faye |
| 199 | Nelson | Johnnie |
| 200 | Forrest | Jeannette |
| 201 | Julian | Adeline |
| 202 | Tommy | Angelina |
| 203 | Sylvester | Ernestine |
| 204 | Ted | Katie |
| 205 | Nick | Yvonne |
| 206 | Carroll | Lottie |
| 207 | Rufus | Lucile |
| 208 | Nathan | Lydia |
| 209 | Jesus | Teresa |
| 210 | Isaac | Carmen |
| 211 | Seymour | Melba |
| 212 | Mark | Nettie |
| 213 | Pete | Essie |
| 214 | Freddie | Amelia |
| 215 | Wendell | Veronica |
| 216 | Aaron | Iris |
| 217 | Ellis | Gwendolyn |
| 218 | Myron | Freda |
| 219 | Malcolm | Dorothea |
| 220 | Felix | Susan |
| 221 | Eldon | Joanne |
| 222 | Norbert | Isabel |
| 223 | Johnie | Ollie |
| 224 | Owen | Annette |
| 225 | Perry | Patsy |
| 226 | Loren | Cleo |
| 227 | Loyd | May |
| 228 | Karl | Angeline |
| 229 | Bert | Priscilla |
| 230 | Laurence | Goldie |
| 231 | Neil | Ora |
| 232 | Fredrick | Lela |
| 233 | Rex | Jewel |
| 234 | Grady | Jewell |
| 235 | Grover | Ramona |
| 236 | Murray | Adele |
| 237 | Otto | Luella |
| 238 | Byron | Darlene |
| 239 | Dick | Addie |
| 240 | Elwood | Iva |
| 241 | Gerard | Joy |
| 242 | Mack | Sallie |
| 243 | Percy | Reba |
| 244 | Emmett | Bobbie |
| 245 | Dominick | Cecelia |
| 246 | Troy | Effie |
| 247 | August | Janie |
| 248 | Ross | Sue |
| 249 | Burton | Leola |
| 250 | Darrell | Isabelle |
| 251 | Abraham | Etta |
| 252 | Sherman | Nadine |
| 253 | Wilson | Jo |
| 254 | Ramon | Cecilia |
| 255 | Doyle | Selma |
| 256 | Amos | Ina |
| 257 | Dominic | Natalie |
| 258 | Harley | Ola |
| 259 | Carlos | Celia |
| 260 | Mario | Elva |
| 261 | Carlton | Eleanore |
| 262 | Dwight | Fay |
| 263 | Tommie | Angela |
| 264 | Boyd | Connie |
| 265 | Woodrow | Alta |
| 266 | Rodney | Francis |
| 267 | Roscoe | Lenora |
| 268 | Aubrey | Colleen |
| 269 | Erwin | Nell |
| 270 | Adolph | Lizzie |
| 271 | Adam | Annabelle |
| 272 | Irwin | Arline |
| 273 | Morton | Estella |
| 274 | Roosevelt | Elinor |
| 275 | Francisco | Dorthy |
| 276 | Austin | Clarice |
| 277 | Louie | Joann |
| 278 | Preston | Charlene |
| 279 | Harlan | Mavis |
| 280 | Garland | Ila |
| 281 | Ruben | Helene |
| 282 | Lynn | Elvira |
| 283 | Laverne | Carmela |
| 284 | Cornelius | Elnora |
| 285 | Charley | Amy |
| 286 | Millard | Nannie |
| 287 | Pedro | Bernadine |
| 288 | Reuben | Judith |
| 289 | Neal | Corinne |
| 290 | Edmond | Gracie |
| 291 | Joel | Eugenia |
| 292 | Benny | Lee |
| 293 | Dallas | Rosemarie |
| 294 | Jasper | Matilda |
| 295 | Conrad | Elma |
| 296 | Reginald | Myra |
| 297 | Stuart | Olivia |
| 298 | Steven | Frankie |
| 299 | Maynard | Frieda |
| 300 | Grant | Virgie |
| 301 | Elton | Willa |
| 302 | Wade | Marcia |
| 303 | Moses | Jimmie |
| 304 | Mitchell | Rhoda |
| 305 | Wilmer | Carmella |
| 306 | Will | Deloris |
| 307 | Dave | Rena |
| 308 | Elvin | Margery |
| 309 | Bobbie | Aileen |
| 310 | Merlin | Bettye |
| 311 | Rocco | Flossie |
| 312 | Alfonso | Harriett |
| 313 | Russel | Paula |
| 314 | Harrison | Maude |
| 315 | Simon | Therese |
| 316 | Delmar | Mollie |
| 317 | Emanuel | Linda |
| 318 | Thurman | Leah |
| 319 | Monroe | Sybil |
| 320 | Cleveland | Yolanda |
| 321 | Clair | Suzanne |
| 322 | Carmen | Rosetta |
| 323 | Sheldon | Winnie |
| 324 | Lionel | Neva |
| 325 | Luis | Lenore |
| 326 | Odell | Odessa |
| 327 | Marcus | Zelma |
| 328 | Jake | Concetta |
| 329 | Kermit | Earline |
| 330 | Alonzo | Josie |
| 331 | Jean | Cecile |
| 332 | Cleo | Glenna |
| 333 | Teddy | Loraine |
| 334 | Timothy | Rosella |
| 335 | Armand | Cornelia |
| 336 | Gus | Avis |
| 337 | Clark | Lou |
| 338 | Jackie | Dollie |
| 339 | Patsy | Millie |
| 340 | Elmo | Edythe |
| 341 | Christopher | Hannah |
| 342 | Weldon | Alyce |
| 343 | Ollie | Guadalupe |
| 344 | Sammie | Letha |
| 345 | Ned | Lily |
| 346 | Raul | Claudia |
| 347 | Clement | Cynthia |
| 348 | Merrill | Dolly |
| 349 | Vito | Christina |
| 350 | Andy | Wilda |
| 351 | Earle | Merle |
| 352 | Solomon | Lupe |
| 353 | Wilburn | John |
| 354 | Buford | Allie |
| 355 | Elijah | Bernadette |
| 356 | Adrian | Eddie |
| 357 | Stewart | Dixie |
| 358 | Randolph | Pearlie |
| 359 | Pat | Mona |
| 360 | Claud | Madge |
| 361 | Sanford | Aline |
| 362 | Cyril | Berniece |
| 363 | Ed | Ruthie |
| 364 | Hollis | Hope |
| 365 | Jess | Lora |
| 366 | Wiley | Adelaide |
| 367 | Lavern | Leila |
| 368 | Salvador | Polly |
| 369 | Norris | Aurora |
| 370 | Forest | Helena |
| 371 | Alva | Florine |
| 372 | Alphonse | Ophelia |
| 373 | Sterling | Sophia |
| 374 | Eli | Lorena |
| 375 | Ward | Robert |
| 376 | Emory | Corine |
| 377 | Emery | Eliza |
| 378 | Wilford | Diana |
| 379 | Travis | James |
| 380 | Basil | Consuelo |
| 381 | Mary | Nelda |
| 382 | Roberto | Nola |
| 383 | Thaddeus | Iona |
| 384 | Barney | Amanda |
| 385 | Levi | Reva |
| 386 | Rudy | Beth |
| 387 | Vern | Antonia |
| 388 | Roman | Robbie |
| 389 | Bruno | Hester |
| 390 | Miles | Jacquelyn |
| 391 | Truman | Callie |
| 392 | Winston | Lorna |
| 393 | Jackson | Tommie |
| 394 | Marlin | Lilly |
| 395 | Shirley | Lessie |
| 396 | Noah | Jackie |
| 397 | Rolland | Corrine |
| 398 | Orval | Margarita |
| 399 | Herschel | Madelyn |
| 400 | Coy | Maryann |
| 401 | Royce | Marianne |
| 402 | Harris | Bertie |
| 403 | Mervin | Delia |
| 404 | Darwin | Mercedes |
| 405 | Gabriel | Molly |
| 406 | Gregory | Melva |
| 407 | Van | Patty |
| 408 | Milford | Leota |
| 409 | Lorenzo | Philomena |
| 410 | Winfred | Earnestine |
| 411 | Emerson | Tillie |
| 412 | Lamar | Lelia |
| 413 | Carmine | Georgie |
| 414 | Noel | Ione |
| 415 | Pasquale | Nona |
| 416 | Ellsworth | Kay |
| 417 | Guadalupe | William |
| 418 | Armando | Dorris |
| 419 | Anton | Judy |
| 420 | Alfredo | Johanna |
| 421 | Silas | Maudie |
| 422 | Eric | Ilene |
| 423 | Hershel | Althea |
| 424 | Royal | Katharine |
| 425 | Gale | Gussie |
| 426 | Saul | Lavonne |
| 427 | Dudley | Betsy |
| 428 | Randall | Iola |
| 429 | Sol | Allene |
| 430 | Elliott | Jaunita |
| 431 | Bertram | Pat |
| 432 | Lenard | Roslyn |
| 433 | Buddy | Dortha |
| 434 | Scott | Jannie |
| 435 | Delmer | Marjory |
| 436 | Cletus | Louella |
| 437 | Darrel | Maurine |
| 438 | Freeman | Evangeline |
| 439 | Bud | Marietta |
| 440 | Spencer | Lorine |
| 441 | Odis | Queen |
| 442 | Jeff | Winona |
| 443 | Rene | Dona |
| 444 | Sammy | Elouise |
| 445 | Miguel | Dessie |
| 446 | Ulysses | Zelda |
| 447 | Hal | Ester |
| 448 | Hiram | Pansy |
| 449 | Buster | Gene |
| 450 | Lyman | Alene |
| 451 | Linwood | Clare |
| 452 | Wilton | Roxie |
| 453 | Everette | Diane |
| 454 | Omer | Renee |
| 455 | Denver | Zella |
| 456 | Ferdinand | Isabell |
| 457 | Booker | Alicia |
| 458 | Elias | Beryl |
| 459 | Danny | Joanna |
| 460 | Alden | Oma |
| 461 | Mathew | Augusta |
| 462 | Vance | Leatrice |
| 463 | Frederic | Jerry |
| 464 | Gail | Elena |
| 465 | Luke | Leora |
| 466 | Rafael | Harriette |
| 467 | Milo | Charles |
| 468 | Nolan | Birdie |
| 469 | Hyman | Gilda |
| 470 | Riley | Earlene |
| 471 | Chris | Madeleine |
| 472 | Burl | Verda |
| 473 | Terry | Faith |
| 474 | Foster | Bennie |
| 475 | Olen | Rosalind |
| 476 | Pablo | Isabella |
| 477 | Quentin | Tessie |
| 478 | Orlando | Delphine |
| 479 | Houston | Retha |
| 480 | Ambrose | Angie |
| 481 | Hoyt | Leta |
| 482 | Carol | Monica |
| 483 | Newton | George |
| 484 | Augustus | Julie |
| 485 | Hugo | Enid |
| 486 | Elroy | Wilhelmina |
| 487 | Olin | Erna |
| 488 | Morgan | Emogene |
| 489 | Columbus | Hallie |
| 490 | Gary | Millicent |
| 491 | Hobert | Edwina |
| 492 | Normand | Carole |
| 493 | Evan | Freddie |
| 494 | Phil | Stephanie |
| 495 | Rodolfo | Maureen |
| 496 | Augustine | Theda |
| 497 | Abe | Rubye |
| 498 | Frankie | Kate |
| 499 | Alberto | Elisabeth |
| 500 | Hector | Jenny |
| 501 | Blaine | Ima |
| 502 | Noble | Alvina |
| 503 | Arlie | Myrna |
| 504 | Roderick | Alfreda |
| 505 | Aloysius | Syble |
| 506 | Dalton | Elda |
| 507 | Carrol | Valeria |
| 508 | Micheal | Manuela |
| 509 | Clay | Vada |
| 510 | Arturo | Rae |
| 511 | Enrique | Claudine |
| 512 | Major | Beverley |
| 513 | Wilber | Sheila |
| 514 | Al | Phoebe |
| 515 | Jefferson | Margret |
| 516 | Tomas | Ardis |
| 517 | Emile | Freida |
| 518 | Emilio | Charlie |
| 519 | Fernando | Vida |
| 520 | Verne | Elise |
| 521 | Carlo | Hortense |
| 522 | Fletcher | Petra |
| 523 | Casimir | Juana |
| 524 | Dewitt | Vernice |
| 525 | Domingo | Verla |
| 526 | Anderson | Rowena |
| 527 | Ezra | Mozelle |
| 528 | Isadore | Lauretta |
| 529 | Harland | Georgette |
| 530 | Waldo | Louisa |
| 531 | Davis | Dorotha |
| 532 | Edsel | Lucia |
| 533 | Elwin | Justine |
| 534 | Julio | Elvera |
| 535 | Merton | Gail |
| 536 | Sydney | Joe |
| 537 | Nickolas | Delma |
| 538 | Lincoln | Fanny |
| 539 | Palmer | Minerva |
| 540 | Justin | Bonita |
| 541 | Lucien | Valerie |
| 542 | Marcel | Jayne |
| 543 | Jewel | Lucinda |
| 544 | Harmon | Esperanza |
| 545 | Junius | Doreen |
| 546 | Kelly | Velda |
| 547 | Isiah | Mayme |
| 548 | Elden | Oleta |
| 549 | Isaiah | Hellen |
| 550 | Vaughn | Rosalyn |
| 551 | Raymon | Vesta |
| 552 | Theron | Aurelia |
| 553 | Mckinley | Josefina |
| 554 | Lemuel | Garnet |
| 555 | Jeremiah | Johnie |
| 556 | Joesph | Belva |
| 557 | Oren | Francisca |
| 558 | Sebastian | Germaine |
| 559 | Reed | Adell |
| 560 | Shelby | Catharine |
| 561 | Gaylord | Veda |
| 562 | Jules | Sandra |
| 563 | Mason | Lura |
| 564 | Christian | Agatha |
| 565 | Ernesto | Margarette |
| 566 | Hilton | Marilynn |
| 567 | Ignacio | Dovie |
| 568 | Felipe | Camille |
| 569 | Coleman | Arleen |
| 570 | Ora | Myrtis |
| 571 | Granville | Janette |
| 572 | Warner | Jeannine |
| 573 | Rupert | Rosalee |
| 574 | Mose | Theodora |
| 575 | Domenic | Una |
| 576 | Dana | Alva |
| 577 | Arther | Ava |
| 578 | Otha | Twila |
| 579 | Raleigh | Filomena |
| 580 | Ricardo | Rhea |
| 581 | Bryan | Lettie |
| 582 | Arden | Floy |
| 583 | Maxwell | Magdalene |
| 584 | Joshua | Gertie |
| 585 | Benedict | Belle |
| 586 | Valentine | Katheryn |
| 587 | Lucius | Pearline |
| 588 | Albin | Mazie |
| 589 | Talmadge | Reta |
| 590 | Aldo | Shirlee |
| 591 | Rubin | Zola |
| 592 | Fay | Alpha |
| 593 | Alphonso | Maryjane |
| 594 | Jewell | Juliette |
| 595 | Israel | Nita |
| 596 | Lacy | Janis |
| 597 | Cyrus | Cecil |
| 598 | Frances | Elsa |
| 599 | Avery | Dawn |
| 600 | Jerald | Blanch |
| 601 | Walton | Idella |
| 602 | Dee | Gretchen |
| 603 | Angel | Glenda |
| 604 | Hobart | Leone |
| 605 | Daryl | Vernell |
| 606 | Walker | Ona |
| 607 | Constantine | Celestine |
| 608 | Jonathan | Ursula |
| 609 | Kent | Laurel |
| 610 | Ottis | Florene |
| 611 | Haywood | Roma |
| 612 | Rosario | Yvette |
| 613 | Gilberto | Cassie |
| 614 | Graham | Lona |
| 615 | Rogers | Lue |
| 616 | Beverly | Linnie |
| 617 | Stanford | Doretha |
| 618 | Judson | Georgiana |
| 619 | Gustave | Joseph |
| 620 | Bernice | Marvel |
| 621 | Rollin | Tina |
| 622 | Santiago | Odell |
| 623 | Carson | Ferne |
| 624 | Santos | Bella |
| 625 | Napoleon | Ouida |
| 626 | Galen | Carolina |
| 627 | Edd | Gwen |
| 628 | Dock | Emilie |
| 629 | Meyer | Lavon |
| 630 | Eldred | Artie |
| 631 | Winford | Lavern |
| 632 | Bennett | Celeste |
| 633 | Sherwood | Eleanora |
| 634 | Guido | Novella |
| 635 | Andres | Albina |
| 636 | Dorothy | Jeane |
| 637 | Raphael | Orpha |
| 638 | Eldridge | Myrtice |
| 639 | Emmitt | Treva |
| 640 | Romeo | Ardith |
| 641 | Asa | Maybelle |
| 642 | King | Clementine |
| 643 | Jason | Eldora |
| 644 | Porter | Camilla |
| 645 | Theo | Charline |
| 646 | Taylor | Winnifred |
| 647 | Hermon | Albertha |
| 648 | Benito | Leonora |
| 649 | Merritt | Marianna |
| 650 | Antone | Ethelyn |
| 651 | Huey | Maud |
| 652 | Lucian | Adela |
| 653 | Hardy | Alda |
| 654 | Winfield | Leslie |
| 655 | Santo | Mina |
| 656 | Florian | Sonia |
| 657 | Bernie | Georgianna |
| 658 | Enoch | Hettie |
| 659 | Doris | Adrienne |
| 660 | Felton | Lulu |
| 661 | Garfield | Carmel |
| 662 | Ernie | Emilia |
| 663 | Clarance | Dorcas |
| 664 | Dorsey | Larue |
| 665 | Alvie | Socorro |
| 666 | Alvis | Marylou |
| 667 | Gregorio | Nan |
| 668 | Craig | Cathryn |
| 669 | Boyce | Evelyne |
| 670 | Alford | Magnolia |
| 671 | Jennings | Ivy |
| 672 | Lupe | Lavina |
| 673 | Elwyn | Marcelle |
| 674 | Carter | Evalyn |
| 675 | Elzie | Berta |
| 676 | Rodger | Sammie |
| 677 | Milan | Greta |
| 678 | Bryant | Elna |
| 679 | Abel | Mittie |
| 680 | Domenick | Rubie |
| 681 | Seth | Ray |
| 682 | Bradley | Andrea |
| 683 | Connie | Vergie |
| 684 | Bryce | Easter |
| 685 | Haskell | Era |
| 686 | Jordan | Kathrine |
| 687 | Dexter | Aletha |
| 688 | Clare | Cordelia |
| 689 | Loyal | Elisa |
| 690 | Elmore | Estell |
| 691 | Matt | Madonna |
| 692 | Clem | Terry |
| 693 | Oran | Annamae |
| 694 | Rayford | Billy |
| 695 | Elliot | Antonette |
| 696 | Dante | Richard |
| 697 | Elvis | Kitty |
| 698 | Vicente | Rosina |
| 699 | Bertrand | Abbie |
| 700 | Carleton | Zora |
| 701 | Eduardo | Annabel |
| 702 | Meredith | Crystal |
| 703 | Mahlon | Trinidad |
| 704 | Loy | Felicia |
| 705 | Glendon | Annabell |
| 706 | Leeroy | Berneice |
| 707 | Americo | Bobby |
| 708 | Bradford | Deborah |
| 709 | Hayward | Margarett |
| 710 | Dillard | Angelita |
| 711 | Omar | Daphne |
| 712 | Kyle | Melvina |
| 713 | Merlyn | Tressie |
| 714 | Orin | Laverna |
| 715 | Verlin | Almeda |
| 716 | Ivory | Annetta |
| 717 | Trinidad | Norine |
| 718 | Franklyn | Roselyn |
| 719 | Evert | Noreen |
| 720 | Leander | Gayle |
| 721 | Pearl | Lovie |
| 722 | Durward | Anastasia |
| 723 | Carlyle | Lina |
| 724 | Claudie | Edward |
| 725 | Garrett | Leatha |
| 726 | Otho | Vincenza |
| 727 | Aron | Adella |
| 728 | Urban | Mathilda |
| 729 | Blair | Donnie |
| 730 | Stanton | Ofelia |
| 731 | Elisha | Pattie |
| 732 | Guillermo | Sibyl |
| 733 | Isidore | Billye |
| 734 | Shelton | Claudie |
| 735 | Early | Bethel |
| 736 | Prince | Magdalena |
| 737 | Myles | Rachael |
| 738 | Benton | Marlys |
| 739 | Theadore | Velva |
| 740 | Duncan | Mozell |
| 741 | Edison | Frank |
| 742 | Casper | Thomas |
| 743 | Oswald | Idell |
| 744 | Garth | Martina |
| 745 | Kay | Delphia |
| 746 | June | Francine |
| 747 | Buck | Golda |
| 748 | Dayton | Donald |
| 749 | Burt | Henry |
| 750 | Nicolas | Ardella |
| 751 | Reynold | Amalia |
| 752 | Webster | Neoma |
| 753 | Helen | Elmira |
| 754 | Jonas | Lucretia |
| 755 | Hans | Ira |
| 756 | Ignatius | Lynn |
| 757 | Ford | Rosamond |
| 758 | Dwayne | Corene |
| 759 | Cruz | Meredith |
| 760 | Alejandro | Nova |
| 761 | Reid | Cleta |
| 762 | Lawerence | Verona |
| 763 | Garnett | Georgina |
| 764 | Carmelo | Audra |
| 765 | Parker | Concepcion |
| 766 | Howell | Gearldine |
| 767 | Murphy | Freeda |
| 768 | Miller | Lavada |
| 769 | Arlo | Eloisa |
| 770 | Sandy | Nathalie |
| 771 | Rowland | Christene |
| 772 | Mickey | Bulah |
| 773 | Cloyd | Eve |
| 774 | Donovan | Esta |
| 775 | Gayle | Rosanna |
| 776 | Bonnie | Norene |
| 777 | Arvid | Theo |
| 778 | Orrin | Walter |
| 779 | Carey | Palma |
| 780 | Newell | Maxie |
| 781 | Denzil | Lyla |
| 782 | Ike | Paul |
| 783 | Lois | Alvera |
| 784 | Zane | Eulalia |
| 785 | Ruth | Marceline |
| 786 | Donal | Vina |
| 787 | Norwood | Evie |
| 788 | Werner | Lyda |
| 789 | Estel | Dena |
| 790 | Abner | Sharon |
| 791 | Barton | Zona |
| 792 | Merl | Cathrine |
| 793 | Lawson | Ruthe |
| 794 | Verl | Mickey |
| 795 | Murry | Clyde |
| 796 | Melton | Zula |
| 797 | Giles | Elenora |
| 798 | Brady | Lonnie |
| 799 | Chauncey | Vernie |
| 800 | Mac | Ocie |
| 801 | Regis | Elizebeth |
| 802 | Obie | Catalina |
| 803 | Emmet | Altha |
| 804 | Dewayne | Yetta |
| 805 | Fidel | Hazle |
| 806 | Maxie | Dottie |
| 807 | Kennith | Lida |
| 808 | Hillard | Harold |
| 809 | Lambert | Maryellen |
| 810 | Arvil | Elease |
| 811 | Margaret | Juliet |
| 812 | Dempsey | Adelle |
| 813 | Quinton | Loyce |
| 814 | Tracy | Leonor |
| 815 | Sylvan | Octavia |
| 816 | Lonzo | Mandy |
| 817 | Fritz | Dale |
| 818 | Gaetano | Kattie |
| 819 | Claire | Jonnie |
| 820 | Betty | Carlene |
| 821 | Clovis | Luvenia |
| 822 | General | Marge |
| 823 | Oral | Nelle |
| 824 | Ruby | Romaine |
| 825 | Lauren | Libby |
| 826 | Donnie | Dana |
| 827 | Brooks | Vivien |
| 828 | Logan | Darline |
| 829 | Adolphus | Ines |
| 830 | Crawford | Ardell |
| 831 | Lucious | Adelina |
| 832 | Madison | Jack |
| 833 | Margarito | Gerry |
| 834 | Norval | Florida |
| 835 | Benjiman | Rosaline |
| 836 | Alois | Bernita |
| 837 | Johnson | Wynona |
| 838 | Audrey | Chloe |
| 839 | Hamilton | Susanna |
| 840 | Beryl | Darleen |
| 841 | Gaston | Naoma |
| 842 | Kirby | Garnett |
| 843 | Henderson | Lavinia |
| 844 | Hayden | Waneta |
| 845 | Lon | Jettie |
| 846 | Adolfo | Malinda |
| 847 | Harding | Santa |
| 848 | Angus | Hildred |
| 849 | Loran | Tomasa |
| 850 | Berry | Marlene |
| 851 | Allison | Ossie |
| 852 | Gustav | Josefa |
| 853 | Virgle | Vita |
| 854 | Gino | Rozella |
| 855 | Kendall | Bridget |
| 856 | Williams | Nila |
| 857 | Silvio | Ellie |
| 858 | Evans | Arvilla |
| 859 | Lorin | Elayne |
| 860 | Hazel | Ana |
| 861 | Orvil | Vilma |
| 862 | Barry | Augustine |
| 863 | Lindsey | Gay |
| 864 | Armond | Lennie |
| 865 | Waymon | Elinore |
| 866 | Vester | Hedwig |
| 867 | Reynaldo | Willia |
| 868 | Hilbert | Myrle |
| 869 | Ellwood | Viva |
| 870 | Mariano | Santos |
| 871 | Llewellyn | Dominga |
| 872 | Cleve | Emmie |
| 873 | Addison | Clarissa |
| 874 | Tim | Lea |
| 875 | Rosevelt | Myrtie |
| 876 | Damon | Nedra |
| 877 | Terrence | Bernardine |
| 878 | Leamon | Sudie |
| 879 | Vivian | Peggie |
| 880 | Milburn | Pinkie |
| 881 | Joaquin | Meta |
| 882 | Emmit | Willene |
| 883 | Arvel | Eda |
| 884 | Norton | Madaline |
| 885 | Rueben | Zoe |
| 886 | Artis | Blossom |
| 887 | Kevin | Mafalda |
| 888 | Allie | Caryl |
| 889 | Casimer | Rutha |
| 890 | Monte | Grayce |
| 891 | Durwood | Kathryne |
| 892 | Hiroshi | Beaulah |
| 893 | Denis | Rosia |
| 894 | Orland | Rosalia |
| 895 | Ramiro | Violette |
| 896 | Donn | Dimple |
| 897 | Judge | Susanne |
| 898 | Willam | Nella |
| 899 | Burnell | Madie |
| 900 | Dwain | Georgene |
| 901 | Vernie | Lavera |
| 902 | Willian | Adelia |
| 903 | Wardell | Luisa |
| 904 | Ivy | Aida |
| 905 | Lindy | Sofia |
| 906 | Agustin | Herminia |
| 907 | Delton | Hulda |
| 908 | Fredric | Macie |
| 909 | Fernand | Vivienne |
| 910 | Hunter | Benita |
| 911 | Cleon | Juliana |
| 912 | Sigmund | Audry |
| 913 | Smith | Jeraldine |
| 914 | Sumner | Hortencia |
| 915 | Watson | Eugene |
| 916 | Pierre | Delfina |
| 917 | Mortimer | Arthur |
| 918 | Christ | Cathleen |
| 919 | Malvin | Dorathy |
| 920 | Issac | Bess |
| 921 | Wm | Louvenia |
| 922 | Wylie | Elois |
| 923 | Ardell | Jeannie |
| 924 | Hoover | Alverta |
| 925 | Jon | Hilma |
| 926 | Rudolf | Delilah |
| 927 | Hosea | Carmelita |
| 928 | Jonnie | Euna |
| 929 | Arvin | Versie |
| 930 | Richmond | Yoshiko |
| 931 | Aurelio | Venita |
| 932 | Lafayette | Luz |
| 933 | Ludwig | Ernestina |
| 934 | Merwin | Elvie |
| 935 | Tillman | Toni |
| 936 | Joyce | Cruz |
| 937 | Artie | Prudence |
| 938 | Thornton | Marina |
| 939 | Turner | Jeanie |
| 940 | Ewell | Elida |
| 941 | Pierce | Lilia |
| 942 | Cary | Amparo |
| 943 | Thurston | Savannah |
| 944 | Rollie | Sabina |
| 945 | Auther | Christeen |
| 946 | Nunzio | Vonda |
| 947 | Glynn | Bobbye |
| 948 | Olan | Lilla |
| 949 | Adelbert | Charmaine |
| 950 | Alec | Jamie |
| 951 | Abram | Ozella |
| 952 | Welton | Lolita |
| 953 | Darold | Mariam |
| 954 | Brian | Fairy |
| 955 | Leopold | Maurice |
| 956 | Clint | Pamela |
| 957 | Deane | Beatriz |
| 958 | Mitchel | Delois |
| 959 | Andre | Mammie |
| 960 | Murl | Alline |
| 961 | Ezekiel | Annis |
| 962 | Furman | Eveline |
| 963 | Thad | Madalyn |
| 964 | Freddy | Raymond |
| 965 | Eloy | Verdie |
| 966 | Art | Marybelle |
| 967 | Cameron | Denise |
| 968 | Refugio | Louis |
| 969 | Elza | Ladonna |
| 970 | Melville | Imelda |
| 971 | Archibald | Inell |
| 972 | Laurel | Leonore |
| 973 | Yoshio | Jacquelin |
| 974 | Marcellus | Laurette |
| 975 | Finis | Letitia |
| 976 | Foy | Charity |
| 977 | Arley | Hildegarde |
| 978 | Leopoldo | Carla |
| 979 | Kiyoshi | Marlyn |
| 980 | Reese | Sidney |
| 981 | Wyatt | Sherry |
| 982 | Marlyn | Pearle |
| 983 | Zack | Berenice |
| 984 | Arlin | Estela |
| 985 | Leonardo | Natalia |
| 986 | Verle | Dorene |
| 987 | Winton | Carroll |
| 988 | Enrico | Nanette |
| 989 | Enos | Cherry |
| 990 | Worth | Laurine |
| 991 | Manley | Adaline |
| 992 | Federico | Edyth |
| 993 | Oneal | Myrl |
| 994 | Elgin | Ludie |
| 995 | Wilfrid | Concha |
| 996 | Lynwood | Eris |
| 997 | Marcos | Queenie |
| 998 | Harrell | Neta |
| 999 | Marco | Eudora |
| 1000 | Vergil | Theola |
FAQ
What were some popular girls’ names of the 1920s that reflected classic elegance and feminine charm?
During the 1920s, popular girls’ names included Mary, Helen, Dorothy, Margaret, and Ruth. These names were cherished for their classic elegance and feminine charm, capturing the essence of the era’s refined sensibilities.
Which boys’ names from the 1920s were known for their timeless strength and character?
Popular boys’ names of the 1920s, such as John, William, James, Robert, and Charles, were admired for their timeless strength and character. These names embodied the values of integrity and resilience that were held in high regard during this period.
How did the Roaring Twenties influence the most iconic names of the era?
The Roaring Twenties was an era of cultural and social change, which significantly influenced the choice of baby names. Parents often chose names inspired by famous personalities, literature, and the arts, giving rise to iconic names such as Gatsby, Zelda, and Bessie.
Were there any unique or uncommon names ?
Yes, the 1920s saw a surge in unique and uncommon names, as parents sought to express their individuality and creativity. Names like Lula, Opal, and Myrtle for girls, and Orville, Elmer, and Grover for boys, gained popularity during this era.
If you’re fascinated by the names of the past, don’t miss our comprehensive list that delves into the fascinating world of baby names from the previous decade, allowing you to embark on a journey through time and explore the most cherished names of that era.