These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1924

Baby name trends come and go, but some picks have real staying power. To appreciate which monikers have stood the test of time, all you have to do is look at the Social Security Administration’s data, which tracks the most popular names going back to the 1880s.

We examined the top choices 100 years ago and found a strong mix of enduring classics like William, James and Evelyn along with forgotten faves like Doris, Lois, Mildred and Eugene. But given American parents’ love for vintage gems, there’s always a chance those latter names might experience a resurgence in the future.

Below, find the 25 most popular baby names for girls and boys born in 1924.

Girls

1. Mary

2. Dorothy

3. Helen

4. Betty

5. Margaret

6. Ruth

7. Virginia

8. Mildred

9. Doris

10. Frances

11. Elizabeth

12. Evelyn

13. Anna

14. Marie

15. Alice

16. Jean

17. Marjorie

18. Irene

19. Shirley

20. Florence

21. Martha

22. Lois

23. Lillian

24. Louise

25. Rose

Boys

1. Robert

2. John

3. William

4. James

5. Charles

6. George

7. Joseph

8. Richard

9. Edward

10. Donald

11. Thomas

12. Frank

13. Harold

14. Paul

15. Raymond

16. Walter

17. Jack

18. Henry

19. Kenneth

20. Arthur

21. Albert

22. Harry

23. Ralph

24. David

25. Eugene

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