Most popular baby names of 1907

Looking at baby naming trends from 1906 to 1907, we observe remarkable consistency in the top name choices among American parents. The top three names for both boys and girls remained identical year over year, showing the strong cultural attachment to traditional naming patterns during this early 20th century period. John, William, and James continued their dominance as the most popular boys' names, while Mary, Helen, and Margaret maintained their stronghold for girls. This stability in the top ranks reflects the conservative naming practices typical of the era.

Among girls' names in the top 10 for 1907, we see some subtle shifts in popularity. Marie climbed from 11th place to secure the 10th position, displacing Florence which fell to 11th. Dorothy maintained its 6th place ranking, showing continued favor among parents. Elizabeth held steady at 7th, while Mildred rose one position from 9th to 8th. Alice showed a slight decline, dropping from 8th to 9th place. The enduring popularity of traditional names with classical or biblical origins remained evident throughout the top rankings.

For boys' names in 1907, the top 10 showed remarkable consistency with only minor positional changes. Henry moved down slightly from 11th to 10th place, while Thomas dropped from 10th to 11th. The classic names Robert, Charles, and Joseph maintained their positions at 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively. Frank and Edward also held steady at 8th and 9th positions. This stability suggests parents continued to favor traditional masculine names, many with strong historical or religious significance.

Looking at broader naming patterns, short, classic names dominated both gender lists in this period. For girls, names ending in the soft sounds of "-ie" (like Marie, Annie) and "-a" (like Anna) were particularly popular. For boys, traditional biblical names (John, James, Joseph) and names of English kings (William, George, Edward) showed continued cultural significance. Notably absent were the more creative or unique names that would emerge in later decades. The naming patterns of 1906-1907 reflect the conservative social values of early 20th century America, with parents largely choosing established, familiar names rather than experimenting with newer trends.

Top baby names of 1907