Top 1900s Baby Names

Explore the most popular baby names from the 1900s. Get inspired by timeless classics like Emma, William, and Grace. Learn the meanings, origins, and trends behind these vintage names. Find the perfect name for your little one. 👶 Check out our list below for the top choices.

Richard

The name Richard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "dominant ruler".

Howard

The name Howard is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "high guardian or brave heart".

Lucille

The name Lucille is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "light".

Leonard

The name Leonard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "brave lion".

Gladys

The name Gladys is a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "land, nation".

George

The name George is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "farmer".

James

The name James is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, English origin, meaning "supplanter".

Martha

The name Martha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "lady".

Theodore

The name Theodore is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Clara

The name Clara is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "bright, clear".

Walter

The name Walter is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "army ruler".

Charles

The name Charles is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "man, free man".

Beatrice

The name Beatrice is a girl's name of Italian, Latin origin, meaning "she who brings happiness; blessed".

Helen

The name Helen is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "torch; shining light".

Oscar

The name Oscar is a boy's name of English, Irish origin, meaning "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior".

Ethel

The name Ethel is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "noble maiden".

John

The name John is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Samuel

The name Samuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "told by God".

Robert

The name Robert is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Edward

The name Edward is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Margaret

The name Margaret is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl".

Joseph

The name Joseph is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah increases".

William

The name William is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

Florence

The name Florence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "flourishing, prosperous".

Dorothy

The name Dorothy is a girl's name of English, Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Henry

The name Henry is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "estate ruler".

Lawrence

The name Lawrence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "from Laurentium".

Viola

The name Viola is a girl's name of Italian, Latin origin, meaning "violet".

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