The Mother Of All Baby Names Lists - Top Baby Names Of The 20th Century.
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The Ultimate Baby Names List: Top Names of the 20th Century
We often encounter "top lists" of baby names ?" from the ten trendiest of 2005 to the coolest of the decade. These lists capture our curiosity and often guide parents in choosing names for their children. Now, introducing the ultimate compilation: The Top 100 Baby Names of the 20th Century in the USA. This is the definitive list for parents seeking timeless names.
A Century-Long Analysis
This extensive list spans from 1900 to 1999, developed through an analysis by the website Baby Names Garden. Utilizing Social Security Card application data, it ranks the top 50 boys' and girls' names of the entire century. Compiled using methods similar to those of the Social Security Administration, the analysis covers the entire 20th century.
Surprises and Trends
There are many surprises: Donald secures the 13th spot, while Dorothy and Betty rank 9th and 10th for girls, respectively. Patricia at the 2nd spot for girls might catch some off guard. Another intriguing trend is that the top 10 boys’ names account for nearly 35 million names, compared to only about 15 million for girls, highlighting greater diversity in girls' names.
Biblical Names Hold Strong
Biblical names remain prominent. Among boys, six of the top ten names have biblical origins. For girls, two names are biblically rooted. This trend of higher popularity for boys’ biblical names continues today.
Changing Popularity
Over the years, girls’ names have shown more volatility. Some 20th-century stars like Linda, ranking 3rd, plummeted to 416th by 2005. Betty, 10th in the century, fell out of the top 1000 after 1996.
enduring Favorites
Remarkably, five boys’ names from the 20th-century top dozen ?" Michael, Daniel, Christopher, Joseph, and William ?" remain in the top twelve today. For girls, only Elizabeth has shown similar endurance. Over the years, parents have been more traditional with boys’ names while embracing novelty for girls' names.
Top Names of the 20th Century
Boys:
1. James2. John
3. Robert
4. Michael
5. William
6. David
7. Richard
8. Joseph
9. Charles
10. Thomas
Girls:
1. Mary2. Patricia
3. Linda
4. Barbara
5. Jennifer
6. Elizabeth
7. Margaret
8. Susan
9. Dorothy
10. Betty
Current Standing of 20th-Century Favorites
James, the top boys' name, remained close to the top at 17th in 2005. Mary, although not as popular, was at 73rd. Her downward trend has been evident since she last led in 1961, but names ebb and flow with time, just as Emily's rise to the top illustrates.
Explore the complete rankings and more at [Baby Names Garden](http://www.babynamesgarden.com/decade.aspx).
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