Names that Peaked in 1899

Murry

Murry is a masculine name with Celtic and Scottish roots, historically serving as a variant of Murray. Derived from the place name Moray in Scotland, it ultimately stems from the Gaelic 'Muiredach'…

Namon

Variation of Naaman, Hebrew

"sweet herbs"

Namon is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be related to the Biblical Naaman, a Syrian commander mentioned in the Book of Kings. It may be a variation of Nathan…

Obie

Obie has multiple origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a nickname. It emerged as a traditional diminutive for names like Obadiah, a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'servant of God.' It's…

Odie

Diminutive of Odell, Otis; English, German

"of the valley; wealthy"

This old-timey nickname for Otis and Odell is strongly tied to Garfield’s canine companion in the Garfield comic, movie, and TV franchise. Actress Ashley Williams gave it signs of life when she used…

Richmond

German

"powerful protector"

Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia, US, and a town in London, UK — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.

Rupert

German variation of Robert

"bright fame"

Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an…

Shelley

English

"clearing on a bank"

Despite its poetic associations, almost as dated as Sheldon, and more feminine.

Wright

Wright is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a craftsman or builder—specifically a woodworker or carpenter (from the Old English "wyrhta," meaning…

Warner

English from German

"army"

Long connected to the world of movie biz thanks to Warner Bros, Warner is tough sounding surname of Germanic origin. While some English speakers may find it leans a little too close in sound to "worn…

Wheeler

English occupational name

"wheel maker"

Wheeler is one of the most energetic of the newly stylish occupational names, all those 'e's giving it a friendly, freewheeling sound. Wheeler has some historical cred via the nineteenth Vice…

Merritt

English surname

"boundary gate"

Merritt is an old-style surname name that could be seen as a positive virtue name. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th century for boys, reaching the Top 400 in 1899, and is notable today for…

Haywood

English

"fenced forest; forest guardian"

Haywood is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname referring to 'a person who lived near a fenced forest' or 'a forest guardian.' Combining the Old English elements 'haga'…

Elder

English word name

Anyone who's seen "The Book of Mormon" or visited Utah knows this as the title taken by male Mormon missionaries during their term of service. We'd advise anyone who lives somewhere with any…

Burrell

Burrell is a masculine surname that has transitioned to use as a first name. It has Old French and Germanic origins, derived from "borel" meaning "reddish-brown" or possibly referring to coarse…

Steward

Steward is a masculine name derived from an occupational surname referring to an important household official or manager of an estate. It comes from the Old English 'stiweard,' combining 'stig'…

Fremont

French surname

"free mountain"

Clell

Clell is an uncommon masculine name with American folk roots, possibly originating as a shortened form of 'Cleland' or a variant of 'Cleall,' surnames of Scottish and English origin. This rare name…

Glover

Glover is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold gloves. This heritage connects it to the tradition of surname-to-first-name…