These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1947
Linda, Donna, Richard, Larry. You don’t often see these names on birth announcements these days, but at one time, they were among the most popular choices for newborns.
Specifically, they were in the Social Security Administration’s official list of the top 10 baby names 75 years ago. Although everything seems to have changed when it comes to girls’ names, it’s worth noting that some of the most popular names for boys in 1947 (such as James and William) remain common today.
We look back at the most popular baby names 75 years ago. (Photo: Archive Photos via Getty Images)
Those that have dropped down the ranking could also be due for a comeback. Whether you’re looking for vintage name inspiration or simply curious about the baby boomer generation, you can learn a lot by looking at the trends of three-quarters of a century ago.
Without further ado, here are the 25 most popular baby names for boys and girls born in 1947.
Girls
Linda
Mary
Patricia
Barbara
Sandra
Carol
Nancy
Susan
Sharon
Donna
Kathleen
Judith
Karen
Judy
Carolyn
Margaret
Betty
Diane
Shirley
Joyce
Brenda
Janice
Janet
Cheryl
Elizabeth
Boys
James
Robert
John
William
Richard
David
Michael
Thomas
Charles
Larry
Ronald
Gary
Donald
Joseph
Kenneth
George
Dennis
Paul
Edward
Jerry
Stephen
Daniel
Frank
Steven
Roger
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.