Most Popular Baby Names of 1911: Top Boy and Girl Names
The 3 most popular baby names in 1911 were John, William and James for boys and Mary, Helen and Margaret for girls according to the US Census Bureau historical records.
Top #10 male names given to baby boys born in 1911
- John
- William
- James
- George
- Robert
- Joseph
- Charles
- Frank
- Edward
- Thomas
Top #10 female names given to baby boys born in 1911
- Mary
- Helen
- Margaret
- Dorothy
- Ruth
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Mildred
- Marie
- Frances
Baby names Trends and Insights in 1911
In 1911, the most popular baby names for boys were John, William, and James, while for girls they were Mary, Helen, and Margaret. These names reflect the cultural and regional preferences of the time. John, William, and James were long-standing traditional English names that had been popular for centuries. They were widely used across the United States and were seen as strong, masculine names that conveyed a sense of stability and tradition. For girls, Mary was a classic biblical name that had been popular for generations. Helen and Margaret were also common names with European roots, reflecting the predominantly European ancestry of the American population at the time. These names were seen as elegant and refined, and were popular across different regions and social classes.
