Names that Peaked in 1890
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Otelia
Otelia is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'aud' meaning 'wealth, fortune' or 'prosperity.' It's a variant of Odelia or Ottilia, names that have been used since medieval…
Joeseph
Joeseph is an alternative spelling of the traditional name Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will add" or "God will increase." This variant spelling maintains the same…
Junie
Diminutive of June
A cute nickname, but June is a much better bet for the birth certificate.
Willian
Willian is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of William, one of the most enduring names in Western culture. William comes from Germanic roots, combining "wil" (will or desire)…
Elick
Elick is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly serving as a variant of Alex or Alec, or potentially deriving from old Germanic elements. This uncommon name has historical usage in various…
Gottlieb
Gottlieb is a traditional German masculine name with deep religious roots. Derived from the elements 'Gott' meaning 'God' and 'lieb' meaning 'love' or 'dear,' it can be translated as 'God's love' or…
Ocie
Short form of Ocean, nature name
Ocie is an antiquated nickname name, fairly popular for both genders in the US a century or more ago. Derived from Oceanus (a male god), Ocean (unisex nature name), or possibly Ociel (Spanish, "from…
Ebb
Ebb is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from a word meaning 'low tide' or 'receding water.' This short, punchy name carries natural imagery related to the rhythmic flow of…
Beda
Beda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old English elements 'beado' or 'beda' meaning 'battle' or 'pledge'. Historically, it was also associated with the Venerable Bede, an…
Abb
Abb is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a diminutive form of 'Abbott.' The name literally refers to 'father' or 'abbot,' designating the head of a monastery. Historically, it…
Lillard
Lillard is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Germanic origins. Historically used as a family name derived from elements meaning 'brave people' or 'strong-willed,' it exemplifies the trend of…
Elgin
Elgin is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Moray, Scotland. The etymology likely stems from Gaelic, possibly meaning 'noble' or 'high-spirited.' Historically, Elgin…
Needham
Needham is predominantly a surname of English origin that occasionally appears as a masculine given name. It originated as a locational surname for someone from one of several places called Needham…
Mansfield
English surname
"field belonging to the man; open land by the River Maun"
An update on Manfred perhaps, with a cool literary tie to Jane Austen's novel, Mansfield Park , Mansfield is an English surname, borrowed from a variety of places in England. It may be interpreted in…
Fleeta
Fleeta is a feminine name with American origins, possibly emerging as a variant of Fleta, which derives from Latin meaning 'swift' or 'fleet.' This rare vintage name saw modest usage in the United…
Guilford
Guilford is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'golden ford' (where 'guil' refers to gold and 'ford' indicates a river crossing). Originally a surname…
Sing
Sing is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Chinese tradition, it can be derived from characters meaning 'star' or 'flourish,' representing aspirations for a bright, successful…
Polk
Polk is a masculine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it's recognized as a surname derived from Scottish and Northern English sources, meaning 'pool' or 'small lake.' It gained some…
Conard
Conard is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'brave' and 'strong.' It's a variant spelling of Conrad, which has been used throughout European history, notably by…
Ethie
Diminutive of Ethel, Elizabeth, Elspeth, or similar
"noble; pledged to God"
Similar to Ettie and Effie, Ethie is usually used as a diminutive of the old-fashioned but cosy Ethel, however, it may also make sense as a nickname for Elizabeth, Elspeth, or even Elswyth. It ranked…