Names that Peaked in 1901

  1. Marian
    • Origin:

      Polish, Czech and Romanian form of Marianus/Marius
    • Meaning:

      "related to Mars, Roman god of war"
    • Description:

      An attractive and little-known member of the group of romantic, Euro-chic boys' names ending in -ian: think Julian, Fabian, Florian, Adrian.
  2. Herschel
    • Hildegarde
      • Origin:

        French from German
      • Meaning:

        "comrade in arms"
      • Description:

        French form of Hildegard
    • Reynolds
      • Origin:

        English from German
      • Meaning:

        "powerful counsel"
      • Description:

        The surname Reynolds derived from the given name Reynold, which was common during the Middle Ages.
    • Elma
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "will helmet"
      • Description:

        Historically a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Elma's parent name and soundalike sisters are slowly stirring back to life as the trend for vintage baby names continues. With Alma on the rise in the US, Thelma chic in France, and Selma hot in Scandinavia, Elma could be in with a shot at a revival – especially given the popularity of Emma and Ella. But Muppet Elmo and Looney Tune Elmer Fudd may cast a long shadow.
    • Evert
      • Origin:

        English, variation of Everett, from German Eberhard
      • Meaning:

        "brave boar"
      • Description:

        Though you might have been a fan of tennis star Chris Evert, stick with EVERETT, which everyone will think you're saying anyway.
    • Alda
      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of Aldo, German, or Old Norse
      • Meaning:

        "old or wave"
      • Description:

        Alda's brother name Aldo has been a mainstay of the U.S. popularity chart for decades now, and the related Alden is soaring up as well. This version has never really caught on. (Maybe it's the association with Alan Alda: great actor, unlikely namesake for a little girl.) However, there is possible hope now that Alba and Alma are on the rise. Aida and Arden are more familiar alternatives.
    • Lonnie
      • Ingeborg
        • Origin:

          German and Swedish
        • Meaning:

          "the help of Ing"
        • Description:

          Ingeborg (and all Germanic and Scandinavian names beginning with Ing-) references the ancient fertility god Ing. Ing, later known as Freyr, is one of the primary gods in Old Norse mythology.
      • Esco
        • Orris
          • Leva
            • Roby
              • Ancil
                • Ova
                  • Hosie
                    • Son
                      • Erland
                        • Pate
                          • Ellwood