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Names that Peaked in 1888

Updated October 2026

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Winnifred
Welsh
"blessed peacemaker"
The double 'n's in this spelling variation of vintage Winifred aesthetically looks closer to the loveable nickname Winnie which is likely the appeal for many parents. Winnifred, along with several…
Fritz
German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
"peaceful ruler"
Since female cousins Mitzi and Fritzi have entered the realm of possibilities, there's a chance that Cousin Fritz could as well. Fritz is the name of several notables, from early German-born film…
Elenora
Elenora is a feminine name with elegant classical roots, representing a variant of Eleanor. The name ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'other' or 'foreign.' This…
Courtland
Dutch
"short land"
Courtland, with its added U, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the…
Celestino
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"belonging to heaven"
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
Eben
Hebrew, diminutive of Ebenezer
"stone of help"
Though most parents would shy away from Ebenezer, short form Eben is affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it. This also makes a fresh new spin on the very…
Bertha
German
"bright, glorious"
Ever since Allied soldiers in World War I dubbed the enormous German cannon "Big Bertha", this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to…
Emaline
Emaline is a charming feminine name that serves as a variation of Emmeline or Emmaline, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This sweet, vintage name…
Nils
Scandinavian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Like Lars, Sven, Niels, and Nels, an unjustly neglected straightforward Scandinavian name. Surname Nilsson or the anglicized Nelson derives from Nils.
Ebba
Feminization of Ebbe, Swedish and Danish, or variation of Old English Æbbe
"bear god; brave boar"
Ebba, the feminine version of Ebbe (a diminutive of Eberhard or Asbjorn) and also a form of an old English name, is in the Swedish Top 10 but virtually unknown in the US. However, with the rise of…
Mamie
Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek
"drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"
Mamie is back. Having finally shorn her Mamie Eisenhower bangs, this insouciant and adorable nickname name is perfect if you want a zestier way to honor a beloved aunt Mary. Meryl Streep's actress…
Zeb
Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon, Hebrew
"gift of God, exaltation, or little dwelling"
Short and to-the-point, it turns an ancient biblical name into a friendly cowboy.
Benjiman
Benjiman is an alternative spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. This variation maintains the same pronunciation but uses an 'i' instead of 'a' in…
Mellie
Short form of Melissa, Amelia, Melanie and related names
Mellie is not Millie and it's not Nellie, though it will forever be confused with those too more familiar nicknames. It's cute, too, and while some of the names it's usually short for may be sailing…
Godfrey
German
"God's peace"
Godfrey was very popular in the Middle Ages, but today you're more likely to hear it as a surname than a first name. It has a solid, old-man charm, but a couple of possible deal-breakers: the first…
Thornton
English
"place in the thorns"
Despite Thornton Wilder, playwright of the perennial Our Town, only a handful of baby boys receive this name each year..
Dot
English, diminutive of Dorothy
Old-fangled nickname could make dot.com era short form or middle name.
Barton
English
"from the barley settlement"
More user-friendly, though less substantial, than Bartholomew.
Anastacio
Anastacio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' It's the Spanish and Portuguese form of Anastasius, which was borne by several early saints…
Hughie
Diminutive of Hugh, English
"mind, interllect"
Clunky and distinctive in appearance but charming and gentle in sound, Hughie might appeal to fans of Rudy, Louie, and Augie. Ultimately derived from the Germanic Hugo, it has cool and thoughtful…

Names that Peaked in 1888

Winnifred

Fritz

Elenora

Courtland

Celestino

Eben

Bertha

Emaline

Nils

Ebba

Mamie

Zeb

Benjiman

Mellie

Godfrey

Thornton

Dot

Barton

Anastacio

Hughie