Names that Peaked in 1905
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Johny
Johny is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant spelling of John, one of the most enduring and widespread names throughout Western history. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Ceil
Short form of Cecilia or Celia
"blind or heavenly"
With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback. Ceil had a few years of recorded popularity in the first decade of the…
Beadie
Beadie is a diminutive feminine name with British origins, possibly derived as a nickname for names beginning with the letter 'B' such as Beatrice, Berenice, or Beatrix. It may also relate to the Old…
Bell
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
Simplicity and pleasant associations give the word Bell real possibility as a first name -- but somehow it seems better for a girl, a la Belle.
Ester
Variation of Esther, Hebrew
"star"
This simplified spelling is a bit too polyester, though this is also the authentic Slavic version of an Old Testament name that's being rediscovered.
Rosevelt
Rosevelt is a masculine name derived from the Dutch surname meaning 'rose field.' It gained popularity in the United States largely due to President Theodore Roosevelt and his distant cousin,…
Novella
Novella is a feminine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from 'novus' meaning 'new' or 'young.' Beyond its literal meaning, Novella carries literary associations as it refers to a short prose…
Mable
Mable is a vintage feminine name, primarily a spelling variant of Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' This particular spelling was quite popular in the late 19th and…
Ardath
Ardath is a feminine name with literary and biblical connections. It appears in the apocryphal book of 2 Esdras as a field where the prophet receives visions. The name may derive from Hebrew,…
Everet
Everet is a masculine name derived from Germanic roots, closely related to the more common spelling Everett. It originates from the elements 'eber' meaning 'wild boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or…
Johnson
English
"son of John"
No competition for Jackson.
Neola
Greek
"the young one"
Has an arty, creative image.
Theadore
Theadore is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Theodore, which has Greek origins meaning "gift of God" (from the elements "theos" meaning God and "doron" meaning gift). This…
Fairy
English word name
"fairy"
Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.
Roosevelt
Dutch
"rose field"
Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.
Corean
Corean is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Korean, possibly referring to someone of Korean heritage or born during the Korean War era. Alternatively, it may be…
Vela
Sanskrit, Latin
"shore, sail"
Vela is one of those rare names that is at once simple, straightforward, authentic, and unusual, at least in the Western World. Besides being an Indian girls' name, Vela is a Southern sky…
Jiles
Jiles is a unique masculine name with origins likely derived from Giles, which has Greek roots meaning 'shield bearer' or 'young goat.' This alternate spelling gives the classic name a distinctive…
Conley
Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
"chaste fire; constant fire"
Conley has a contemporary surname feel but is actually vintage in its usage. It was used as a masculine given name through the 1940s and peaked in 1905 at Number 709. Ready for revival? Definitely.…
Hilton
English
"hill settlement"
Do you really want to name your baby after a hotel? Or a famous-for-being-famous starlet?
