Names that Peaked in 1891
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Roswell
Roswell is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname that combines 'rose' (the flower) and 'well' (a spring or water source). The name gained some recognition in the…
Heber
Hebrew
"partner, togetherness"
Biblical name -- he was an ancestor of Abraham's -- rarely used today but registered on the U.S. popularity list at the end of the 19th century. With the rise of other obscure Old Testament names,…
Loretto
Variation of Loretta
"bay laurel"
Loretto is an old school spelling of the more common Loretta, which comes from the Italian Laura diminutive Lauretta. Antiquated to the point of extinction -- no baby girls have received the name in…
Sister
English
"a female who has one or both parents in common with another"
Sister is an old-timey nickname-name for girls, ranking in the Top 1000 as a proper name for girls until the beginning of the 20th century. But more often, Sister was used as a nickname in the truest…
Lassie
The name Lassie originates from Scottish culture, where it was traditionally used as a term for a young girl or maiden. However, its widespread recognition comes primarily from the fictional female…
Montie
Montie is a name used for both genders but more commonly as a feminine name in recent decades. It originated as a diminutive form of Mont or Montgomery, from the Old French meaning 'mountain' or…
Zelpha
Zelpha is an uncommon feminine name with biblical connections, appearing as a variation of Zilpah, who was the handmaid of Leah in the Book of Genesis. The name has Hebrew origins, though its precise…
Delcie
Delcie is a feminine name with vintage charm, likely originating as a diminutive form of names containing 'del' like Adela or Cordelia. It may also be related to the Latin 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet' or…
Dessie
Dessie is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Dessie in Ethiopia or potentially as a diminutive of Desmond. The name carries connotations of sweetness and pleasantness,…
Hurbert
Hurbert is a rare variant of the Germanic name Hubert, which combines the elements 'hug' (heart, mind, spirit) and 'beraht' (bright, famous). The traditional Hubert gained popularity through St.…
Iverson
Old Norse
"Ivar's son"
In the 90s, Michael Jordan inspired thousands of parents around the world to name their babies Jordan. Retired NBA star Allen Iverson hasn't yet had anywhere near that impact, but a respectable 64…
Elzie
Spelling variation of Elsie or diminutive of Eliezer, Hebrew
"God helps"
Elzie was given to 16 baby girls in the US last year, almost certainly as a spelling variation of the increasingly popular sweet nickname Elsie, a diminutive of Elizabeth.
Idabelle
Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This…
Algot
Swedish from Old Norse
"elf + Geat tribe member"
This modern form of the Old Norse name Algautr is popular with parents in Sweden today.
Alphons
Alphons is a masculine name derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which originated from the elements "adal" meaning noble or aristocratic, and "funs" meaning ready or eager. This vintage name has…
Lulla
Lulla is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. It likely derives from Norse mythology where Lulla was a goddess of rest, or it may be connected to the word 'lullaby,' suggesting a…
Agatha
Greek
"good woman"
Agatha until recently summoned up visions of martyred saints, mauve silk dresses, and high lace collars, but now that some dauntless excavators have begun to resurrect it, we're sure more will follow…
Olar
Olar is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Romanian place names, represent a variation of the Scandinavian male name Olaf (meaning "ancestor's relic"), or…
Elba
Place-name
The site of Napoleon's exile became the great-great-aunt in the purple hat.
Beula
Beula is a feminine name variant of Beulah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'married' or 'married woman.' It appears in the Bible (Isaiah 62:4) where it refers to the land of Israel being reunited…