Most Popular Baby Names of All Time
Naming trends may come and go, but some names have stood the test of time, appearing on popularity lists for over a century.
The Early 20th Century
In the 1920s, names like Mary, Dorothy, John, and Robertwere at the absolute peak of popularity, driven by tradition and family naming customs.
The Mid-Century Shift
The 1950s and 60s saw a rise in names like Linda, Karen, Michael, and David, reflecting a move toward slightly more modern-sounding choices.
The Modern Era
Today, we see a blend of traditional revivals and entirely new, creative names.Olivia, Emma, Liam, and Noahconsistently top the charts in the 2020s.
Historical Fact
For over 40 years in the 20th century, Mary was the #1 name for girls in the United States, a record of dominance that is unlikely to ever be broken in our more diverse naming landscape.