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Top 1910s Baby Names

The top names in the 1910s are back in a big way today, following the Hundred Year Rule. Classic names from over a century ago are featured on this list, sourced from the era of The Great War, from the 1910 to 1920. We are hearing more babies with such 1910s names as Elsie and Edith, Walter and Henry, though Gladys and Herbert still have a way to go before they come back into style.

Along with Elsie and Walter, other 1910s baby names that are currently in the US Top 1000 include Arthur, Evelyn, Florence, George, Harry, Josephine, Raymond, and Ruby. In addition to Gladys and Herbert, the names that are the farthest out from mainstream popularity include Bessie, Thelma, Gertrude, and Pauline.

Sourced from the 1910s Top 100, these popular baby names from the 1910s best represent the decade. If you’re a lover of vintage names, check out these top picks from 100+ years ago.

Ruby

Meaning: deep red precious stone

Origin:Latin
48
Elsie

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth via its Scottish variation, Elspeth
67
Florence

Meaning: flourishing, prosperous

Origin: Latin
74
Dorothy

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:English variation of Greek Dorothea
352
Rose

Meaning: rose, a flower

Origin:Latin
52
Hazel

Meaning: the hazelnut tree

Origin:English
61
Esther

Meaning: star

Origin:Persian
105
Edith

Meaning: prosperous in war

Origin:English
70
Ida

Meaning: industrious one

Origin:German
166
Irene

Meaning: peace

Origin:Greek
195
Lois

Meaning: most desirable

Origin:Greek
538
Evelyn

Meaning: desired; or water, island

Origin:English from French and German
117
Ruth

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Hebrew
255
Louise

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and English, feminine variation of Louis
377
Lillian

Meaning: lily; pledged to God

Origin:English from Latin
110
Mildred

Meaning: gentle strength

Origin:English
778
Gertrude

Meaning: strength of a spear

Origin:German
838
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32
Alfred

Meaning: wise counselor; elf counsel

Origin:English
178