Baby name trends come and go, but some monikers have real staying power ― like 100 years’ worth.
Knowing that the US Social Security Administration’s database tracks baby name popularity going back to the 1880s, we decided to take a look at American parents’ top picks from a century ago.
It turns out that many popular names remain popular (think William, James and Elizabeth), while others (like Mildred, Gladys and Ralph) have faded. Still others (like Evelyn) declined in popularity over the 20th century but made a resurgence in recent years.
Below, the 25 most popular baby names for boys and girls in 1919:
Girls
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Mary
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Helen
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Dorothy
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Margaret
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Ruth
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Mildred
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Virginia
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Elizabeth
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Frances
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Anna
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Evelyn
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Marie
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Alice
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Florence
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Betty
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Irene
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Lillian
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Doris
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Rose
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Louise
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Gladys
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Edna
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Catherine
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Ruby
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Martha.
Boys
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John
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William
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James
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Robert
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Charles
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George
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Joseph
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Edward
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Frank
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Thomas
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Walter
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Richard
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Harold
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Raymond
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Paul
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Henry
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Donald
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Albert
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Arthur
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Harry
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Jack
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Ralph
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Willie
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Howard
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Clarence.