Names that Peaked in 1882

Columbia is a rarely used name with many associations. From the eighteenth century it has been used as a female personification of the United States, often appearing as a flag-draped patriotic figure. And as such it's inspired a plethora of place and company names, from the District of Columbia to Columbia University to Columbia Records, and songs like "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean." A character called Columbia appears in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

A hybrid of Birdie and Ella used briefly in the early 20th century.

This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.