These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1924

Caroline Bologna

February 26, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.·1 min read

The popular baby names of 1924 include a mix of enduring classics and former favorites that have faded into obscurity. H. Armstrong Roberts via Getty Images

Baby name trends come and go, but some picks have real staying power. To appreciate which monikers have stood the test of time, all you have to do is look at the Social Security Administration’s data, which tracks the most popular names going back to the 1880s.

We examined the top choices 100 years ago and found a strong mix of enduring classics like William, James and Evelyn along with forgotten faves like Doris, Lois, Mildred and Eugene. But given American parents’ love for vintage gems, there’s always a chance those latter names might experience a resurgence in the future.

Below, find the 25 most popular baby names for girls and boys born in 1924.

Girls

Mary
Dorothy
Helen
Betty
Margaret
Ruth
Virginia
Mildred
Doris
Frances
Elizabeth
Evelyn
Anna
Marie
Alice
Jean
Marjorie
Irene
Shirley
Florence
Martha
Lois
Lillian
Louise
Rose

Boys

Robert
John
William
James
Charles
George
Joseph
Richard
Edward
Donald
Thomas
Frank
Harold
Paul
Raymond
Walter
Jack
Henry
Kenneth
Arthur
Albert
Harry
Ralph
David
Eugene

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