Names that Peaked in 1880

An English surname derived from multiple place names, which ranked in the Top 500 for boys in the US until the turn of the 20th century.

A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.

Sociable middle name choice with a Quaker feel.

Leota is an antique name rarely used any more -- it was given to just 8 baby girls in the US in 2021. Some sources says Leota is a Native American name meaning blue flower.

Most modern parents would drop the Jo, leaving the superpopular Ella.

Blunt. Stick to Hunter.

A nickname for Malcolm that at one point ranked independently on the US Top 1000. It still exists as an affectionate pet form, but you’re unlikely to hear a Malcolm introduce himself as Mal.

All names ending in ville are in nowheresville.

This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short form Lotta is popular.

If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group.

Has a rather heavy surname feel.

Is there any boys' name more loaded than Stonewall? It evokes, in two syllables, both the Stonewall riots of 1969, the foundational moment of the gay rights movement, and Stonewall Jackson, second in fame only to Robert E. Lee among Confederate generals.