Most Popular Baby Names of 1948: Top Boy and Girl Names
The 3 most popular baby names in 1948 were James, Robert and John for boys and Linda, Mary and Barbara for girls according to the US Census Bureau historical records.
Top #10 male names given to baby boys born in 1948
- James
- Robert
- John
- William
- David
- Michael
- Richard
- Thomas
- Charles
- Ronald
Top #10 female names given to baby girls born in 1948
- Linda
- Mary
- Barbara
- Patricia
- Susan
- Sandra
- Nancy
- Carol
- Sharon
- Kathleen
Baby names Trends and Insights in 1948
The most popular baby names in 1948 reflected the cultural and social trends of the post-war era. For boys, names like James, Robert, and John were widely favored, reflecting a preference for traditional, classic names that had endured for generations. These names were popular across the United States, with little regional variation. For girls, names like Linda, Mary, and Barbara were also very common, with Mary in particular being a longstanding favorite due to its strong religious and cultural associations. The prevalence of these names suggests a desire for stability and familiarity in the wake of the upheaval of World War II, as parents sought to ground their children in established naming traditions.
