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Victorian baby
names are often
perceived as
classic, or
traditional
names. While
this is true, it
is also true
that baby names
chosen in the
United States
during the
Victorian era
were often quite
plain. For every
Florence, it
seems, there was
a Bertha, and
for every
Charles, there
was a Fred. So
baby names from
this era present
a delightful mix
of both the
traditional and
the simple. Some
of these names
are still top of
the charts
today. And some,
perhaps sadly,
are no longer in
vogue. The list
below, based on
data compiled by
the Social
Security
Administration,
shows the top 50
boys' names and
top 50 girls'
names from the
1890s. We hope
you may be
inspired in your
own search for
the perfect baby
name!
Closely associated with Victorian girls'
names are the floral baby names that were quite popular in
England in the second half of the 19th century and into the
beginning of the 20th century. Visit our list of Floral Baby
Names to see some additional names for girls that you may be
interested in.
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