Names that Peaked in 1894

A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.

A rarely-used place name (probably because of the last three letters), Essex was the ancient kingdom of the East Saxons and is now a county in England. The singer David Essex used it as his stage surname, and reality TV couple JP and Ashley Rosenbaum used it for their daughter's name, though few have followed suit.

Double whammy: the expression "Seward's folly" and inevitable sewer jokes.

Form of Elfrida