Names that Peaked in 1902
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Zeno
Anglicized form of Greek Zenon, related to Zeus, king of the gods
Zeno, the name of two ancient philosophers, has a muscular dynamism that's lightened by its cheerful final vowel, resulting in a kind of offbeat sci-fi feel. Zeno of Citium was the founder of the…
Georgie
Diminutive of George, Greek
"farmer"
A warm and cuddly nickname name, although he famously "kissed the girls and made them cry" in the old nursery rhyme.
Orval
Orval is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'gold' and 'ruler' or 'power.' This vintage name gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th…
Mammie
Mammie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of 'Mama' or names containing 'Ma' sounds like Margaret, Mary, or Amelia. Popular in the southern United States during the late 19th and…
Eligah
Eligah appears to be a variant spelling of the biblical name Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew 'Eliyahu' meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while…
Madie
Madie is a warm, friendly feminine name that emerged as a diminutive of Madeline or Madison. This charming nickname has increasingly been used as a standalone name, offering a more casual,…
Curley
Curley is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before transitioning to occasional use as a given name. It derives from the Middle English word 'crul' meaning 'curly,'…
Orrie
Orrie is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of names like Orville, Orson, or Orlando. With English origins, it carries a vintage charm that was more common in the early 20th century.…
Lemon
English fruit name
Sour or sweet? Enough like Lennon, Leonard, and Clement to work, or best left in the fruit basket? That's up to you to decide, but Lemon has been appearing in the US charts for boys since the 1880s.…
Ewald
German, Dutch
"ruler of the law; power of the law"
Strong without sounding harsh, Ewald is an Old Germanic name made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority". It therefore translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or…
Tomie
Tomie as a masculine name likely originated as a diminutive form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' While more commonly used as a nickname, Tomie sometimes appears as a given…
Willia
Willia is a feminine name that serves as a variation of the more common Wilhelmina or a feminine form of William. Derived from Germanic roots, the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm'…
Elex
Elex is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of Alex or Alexander, offering a distinctive spelling while maintaining familiar pronunciation.…
Arvel
Arvel is a masculine name with varied origins. Some sources connect it to Old Norse elements, possibly derived from 'arr' meaning 'eagle' combined with 'valdr' meaning 'ruler.' Others suggest it may…
Clarnce
Clarnce is a variant spelling of the more common name Clarence, which has Germanic origins. The name derives from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' This alternate spelling retains the…
Garvin
Garvin is a masculine name with Irish and Germanic origins. As an Irish name, it derives from 'Garbhán' meaning 'rough' or 'rugged,' while its Germanic roots connect to names like Gerwin, meaning…
Doll
German or English surname
"foolish, mad, strong, ditch"
Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.
Freeda
Freeda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old German element 'frid' meaning 'peace.' It's closely related to names like Frida, Frieda, and Elfrieda. The name gained modest…
Celestine
Latin
"heavenly"
Celestine is a pretty, crystalline extension (actually a diminutive) of Celeste that would make a choice that is both delicate and strong. It is also a popular name in France, though typically…
Coletta
Italian and Spanish variation of Colette or short form of Nicoletta
Coletta is a Latin relative of the better-known French Colette, which is derived from Nicole and is ultimately a feminization of Nicholas. Only a handful of baby girls are named Coletta or Nicoletta…