50 Baby Names in 1919 that parents still name their children today
Baby name trends come and go, but some monikers have real staying power ― like 100 years’ worth.
It turns out that many popular names from a century ago remain popular (think James , John, William and Elizabeth), while others (like Mildred, Gladys and Ralph) have faded. Still others (like Evelyn) declined in popularity over the 20th century but made a resurgence in recent years.
Knowing that the Social Security Administration’s database tracks baby name popularity going back to the 1880s, Teal Smiles