Most popular baby names of 1910

The new baby name rankings for 1910 show remarkable consistency at the top, with John, James, and William maintaining their stronghold as the top three boys' names. However, we did see a slight reshuffling, as James moved up to claim the second spot, while William dropped to third after holding second place in 1909. For girls, the top trio of Mary, Helen, and Margaret remained entirely unchanged from the previous year, demonstrating the enduring popularity of these classic feminine names.Looking at the top 10 girls' names of 1910, Mary's reign as the undisputed queen of baby names continues uninterrupted. Dorothy made a notable climb from fifth position in 1909 to fourth in 1910, overtaking Ruth who slipped to fifth. Alice remained firmly in the tenth spot, while Marie held steady at ninth. Interestingly, the names ending with the soft '-ie' or '-y' sound (Mary, Dorothy) continue to charm parents, accounting for 20% of the top 10 list. Traditional biblical and royal names like Elizabeth also maintained their timeless appeal, holding the seventh position for two consecutive years.For boys, the top 10 saw more shuffling than the girls' list, with several names changing positions. Most notably, Henry fell out of the top 10, dropping from eleventh in 1909 to tenth in 1910. Robert strengthened its position, climbing from fifth to fourth place, while George dropped from fourth to fifth. Traditional biblical names continue to dominate the boys' list with John, James, Joseph, and Thomas all securing spots in the top 10. Short, strong one-syllable names like John, James, and Frank remained particularly popular choices for boys, constituting 30% of the top 10 names.Overall, naming patterns from 1909 to 1910 reveal American parents' consistent preference for tradition and heritage. Biblical names feature prominently for both genders, with Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Thomas maintaining their popularity. Classic English royal names also maintain their appeal, with names like William, Edward, and Elizabeth continuing to rank highly. Notably, shorter names dominate the boys' list with one and two syllable options being most common, while girls' names show more variety in length and sound patterns. The persistence of these traditional naming choices suggests that despite the rapidly changing world of the early 20th century, American parents continued to value timeless, familiar names for their children.

Top baby names of 1910