Most Popular Baby Names of the 1880s
Here are the most popular names of the 1880s. Click on any name to learn more about it, find similar names, or add it to your favorites.
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| Rank | Name | Meaning | |
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| 1 | John |
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Hebrew: Jehovah has been gracious, has shown favor. … |
| 2 | William |
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German: Resolute protector, will. For a long time af… |
| 3 | James |
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Hebrew: Supplanter; English: Replace |
| 4 | George |
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English: Farmer. In medieval legend St. George (the … |
| 5 | Charles |
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German: A man. French variant of Carl adopted by the… |
| 6 | Frank |
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English: Free, a free man; French: Free, a free man |
| 7 | Joseph |
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Hebrew: May Jah give increase. In the Bible, Joseph,… |
| 8 | Henry |
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French: Rules the home; German: Rules his household.… |
| 9 | Robert |
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Scottish: Famed, bright, shining. 14th-century King … |
| 10 | Thomas |
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Hebrew: Twin |
| 11 | Edward |
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Anglo-Saxon: Guardian; English: Wealthy guardian; Ge… |
| 12 | Harry |
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English: Army man |
| 13 | Walter |
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German: Powerful ruler |
| 14 | Arthur |
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Arthurian Legend: Noble, courageous. Legendary sixth… |
| 15 | Fred |
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German: Variant of Frederick (peaceful ruler) |
| 16 | Albert |
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English: Noble, bright. Prince Albert was Queen Vict… |
| 17 | Samuel |
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Hebrew: Asked of God |
| 18 | Clarence |
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| 19 | Louis |
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English: Form of Lawrence; German: Famous fighter; F… |
| 20 | David |
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Hebrew: Dearly loved |
| 21 | Joe |
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English: Abbreviation of Joseph. |
| 22 | Charlie |
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English: A man. Variant of Carl. |
| 23 | Richard |
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German: Powerful, strong ruler. A Teutonic name from… |
| 24 | Ernest |
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English: Serious, determined; German: Serious, determined |
| 25 | Roy |
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Scottish: Red; French: Regal; Celtic: Red haired |
