These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1948
We looked back at the most popular baby names 75 years ago.
You don’t meet many babies named Linda, Larry and Barbara these days. But 75 years ago, they were some of the most common names on birth certificates.
Knowing the Social Security Administration’s baby name data goes back more than a century, we decided to look at the top picks in 1948. Interestingly, the most popular names for girls 75 years ago couldn’t be more different, but some common choices for boys (think James and William) remain so today.
Names that have dropped down the ranking could be due for a comeback, however. So whether you’re looking for vintage inspiration or simply want a little nostalgia trip, keep scrolling for a glimpse into the trends of three-quarters of a century ago.
Without further ado, here are the 25 most popular baby names for boys and girls born in 1948.
Girls
Linda
Mary
Barbara
Patricia
Susan
Sandra
Nancy
Carol
Sharon
Kathleen
Donna
Karen
Margaret
Carolyn
Judith
Judy
Brenda
Betty
Diane
Shirley
Joyce
Pamela
Janice
Janet
Cheryl
Boys
James
Robert
John
William
David
Michael
Richard
Thomas
Charles
Ronald
Larry
Gary
Joseph
Donald
Kenneth
George
Dennis
Paul
Edward
Stephen
Jerry
Daniel
Steven
Roger
Frank