Names that Peaked in 1910
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Johnnie
Diminutive of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
This spelling of the traditional nickname for John is a bit more feminine than Johnny, based on the fashion at the turn of the 20th century to use boyish diminutives ending in -ie for girls.
Osborne
English
"Divine bear; divine warrior"
A surname style choice that could get you nicknames Bear and Ozzy, which is pretty cool. It comes from the Old English variant of the Old Norse Ásbjǫrn, which was introduced to England after the…
Pascal
French; English
"of the Passover; Easter"
The French-accented Pascal was historically used for sons born at Easter, and can make an interesting choice for a boy with Gallic roots arriving around that holiday. Pascal has a number of notable…
Willie
Diminutive of William, German
"resolute protection"
There have been many great Willies (Mays, Nelson, Wonka), but a boy with this name could never ever go to England. Most people will also assume it is short for the more traditional William, which…
Jannie
Jannie is a feminine name with multiple origins, functioning as a diminutive of Janet or Janice, which ultimately derive from Jane (a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). In Dutch and…
Rosia
Rosia is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose,' the beloved flower symbolizing love and beauty. This melodic name can be considered a variant of Rosa or Rosie,…
Theron
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Coy
English
"shy, taciturn"
Though rarely heard now, Coy has been around for a century and was not an uncommon name a hundred years ago. There have been a couple of NFL players named Coy, Coy Bowles is in the Zac Brown band,…
Mozella
Hebrew
"drawn from the water"
A feminine twist on Moses, with a bright, zippy feel.
Dola
Dola is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it means 'fate' or 'destiny,' while in some African cultures, especially in Tanzania, it can mean…
Booker
English
"scribe"
Booker would make for a very cool name, for writers, reformers, R & B fans and those wanting to pay tribute to Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington, born into enslavement, became a dominant…
Odis
Odis is traditionally understood as a variant spelling of Otis, a name with Germanic origins. Otis derives from the Old German name Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The spelling variation with…
Reatha
Reatha is a feminine name with American origins, emerging primarily in the early to mid-20th century. It likely developed as a variation of names like Ruth or Aretha, possibly influenced by the trend…
Almeta
Almeta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Almeda, which has Spanish roots meaning 'the table' or 'the plateau.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek…
Eino
Finnish and Estonian
"one"
Succinct and stylish, Eino is a popular Finnish (and Estonian) name, possibly from the Norse einn and the Germanic ain meaning "one". It ranked at #1 in Finland in 2025.
Johney
Johney is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant spelling of John. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious," this particular spelling adds an affectionate,…
Irine
Irine is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Irene, which comes from the Greek word 'eirene' meaning 'peace.' This alternative spelling gives the classic name a slightly more…
Adell
Adell is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the noble name Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' This concise variation maintains the elegant essence of its origin while offering a…
Ozell
Ozell is a name with somewhat obscure origins that has been in use in the United States since at least the early 20th century. It appears most frequently as a masculine name, though it has…
Alberta
English, feminine variation of Albert
"noble, bright"
This jazzy old name could make a comeback, the way Josephine and Ella have. In England the name was popularized by Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, after whom her governor…