Most Popular Baby Girl Names in 1904

In this article we'll look at what the most popular baby girl names were for the year 1904. These names are taken directly from the Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.

The table below shows the top 250 most popular baby girl names in 1904, with a total count for the number of births registered with that given name.

You can also use the links below to research more about the most popular baby names.

Top 1000 most popular boy names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Top 1000 most popular girl names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Rank Name Count
1 Mary 14,961
2 Helen 6,488
3 Anna 5,330
4 Margaret 5,302
5 Ruth 4,900
6 Elizabeth 3,833
7 Marie 3,595
8 Florence 3,572
9 Mildred 3,525
10 Dorothy 3,477
11 Ethel 3,296
12 Lillian 3,139
13 Alice 3,131
14 Gladys 2,976
15 Edna 2,762
16 Frances 2,657
17 Annie 2,631
18 Rose 2,631
19 Grace 2,513
20 Bertha 2,363
21 Bessie 2,340
22 Emma 2,312
23 Hazel 2,301
24 Clara 2,281
25 Gertrude 2,269
26 Irene 2,212
27 Mabel 2,172
28 Louise 2,136
29 Martha 2,019
30 Pearl 2,015
31 Catherine 1,983
32 Esther 1,957
33 Edith 1,944
34 Myrtle 1,905
35 Minnie 1,885
36 Eva 1,858
37 Thelma 1,757
38 Ida 1,751
39 Elsie 1,719
40 Josephine 1,701
41 Ruby 1,701
42 Agnes 1,672
43 Sarah 1,594
44 Nellie 1,560
45 Beatrice 1,549
46 Viola 1,545
47 Laura 1,508
48 Ella 1,432
49 Julia 1,426
50 Evelyn 1,371
51 Lillie 1,364
52 Mattie 1,362
53 Lucille 1,351
54 Carrie 1,280
55 Alma 1,257
56 Pauline 1,243
57 Lena 1,228
58 Mae 1,214
59 Virginia 1,213
60 Jessie 1,197
61 Willie 1,188
62 Blanche 1,142
63 Katherine 1,128
64 Hattie 1,123
65 Marion 1,109
66 Lucy 1,086
67 Mamie 1,041
68 Stella 1,026
69 Leona 998
70 Cora 993
71 Vera 993
72 Beulah 983
73 Fannie 964
74 Jennie 964
75 Bernice 962
76 Rosa 903
77 Lula 894
78 Ann 880
79 Ada 878
80 Eleanor 868
81 Maggie 805
82 Dora 788
83 Kathryn 787
84 Ellen 774
85 Daisy 772
86 Maude 757
87 Violet 755
88 Doris 736
89 Georgia 736
90 Lois 727
91 Betty 707
92 Sadie 703
93 Nora 698
94 Marguerite 684
95 Susie 662
96 Marjorie 639
97 Anne 631
98 Hilda 629
99 Lola 624
100 Opal 621
101 Velma 615
102 Della 607
103 Emily 599
104 Inez 596
105 Effie 578
106 Olive 573
107 Flora 569
108 Theresa 561
109 May 555
110 Charlotte 554
111 Nettie 547
112 Lydia 545
113 Alberta 517
114 Goldie 513
115 Nancy 508
116 Loretta 506
117 Eunice 502
118 Lottie 497
119 Sylvia 497
120 Katie 494
121 Mable 485
122 Jean 483
123 Sallie 483
124 Genevieve 481
125 Eula 480
126 Vivian 470
127 Rosie 468
128 Estelle 464
129 Essie 457
130 Ollie 456
131 Henrietta 449
132 Harriet 448
133 Lucile 433
134 Addie 432
135 Lela 431
136 Verna 429
137 Caroline 429
138 Iva 424
139 Lizzie 420
140 Ora 412
141 Marian 406
142 Jane 395
143 Madeline 393
144 Maria 393
145 Geneva 374
146 Rebecca 371
147 Kathleen 362
148 Irma 360
149 Sara 359
150 Sophie 359
151 Barbara 357
152 Rachel 356
153 Amelia 353
154 Wilma 352
155 Naomi 350
156 Nina 348
157 Erma 345
158 Estella 344
159 Juanita 344
160 Etta 343
161 Flossie 338
162 Mollie 336
163 Ola 335
164 Alta 327
165 Christine 325
166 Susan 324
167 Victoria 320
168 Olga 298
169 Amanda 294
170 Celia 293
171 Nannie 289
172 Matilda 285
173 Fern 281
174 Norma 281
175 Frieda 280
176 Sally 278
177 Audrey 276
178 Cecelia 272
179 Janie 272
180 Isabel 271
181 Bonnie 268
182 Allie 261
183 Hannah 261
184 Virgie 261
185 Adeline 259
186 Lila 259
187 Freda 256
188 Amy 255
189 Winifred 252
190 Cecilia 250
191 Luella 246
192 Leola 244
193 Elva 234
194 Selma 231
195 Cleo 230
196 Ina 230
197 Sophia 230
198 Jewel 229
199 Miriam 227
200 Nell 226
201 Rena 225
202 Isabelle 223
203 Jeanette 221
204 Geraldine 219
205 Faye 214
206 Muriel 214
207 Kate 213
208 Jeannette 212
209 Roberta 211
210 Josie 206
211 Belle 205
212 Eliza 204
213 Veronica 203
214 Winnie 203
215 Jewell 202
216 Margie 199
217 Regina 198
218 Zelma 198
219 Dollie 191
220 Anita 190
221 Tillie 189
222 Augusta 188
223 Bertie 188
224 Antoinette 186
225 Fay 186
226 Delia 184
227 Carolyn 183
228 Millie 181
229 Phyllis 181
230 Teresa 179
231 Gracie 178
232 Johnnie 175
233 Lessie 175
234 Gussie 173
235 Rosalie 173
236 Cecile 173
237 Callie 170
238 Madge 170
239 Hester 169
240 Dorothea 168
241 Maudie 166
242 Rita 166
243 Sue 163
244 Claire 163
245 Adele 163
246 Mayme 161
247 Angelina 161
248 Elma 160
249 Maud 159
250 Olivia 157

What's in a (Popular) Name?

How do we know which baby names are hot each year? It's simple! The Social Security Administration collects data as parents register their newborns for a Social Security card. So, instead of waiting for the 10-year census, we get an annual update on the trending names!

Popular Baby Names vs. Popular First Names: Any Differences?

If you're wondering why the most popular baby names and the most popular first names aren't the same, remember: first names include everyone, not just babies. With 16.5% of the population over 65, names popular in their generation, like 'Adele' or '', still top the charts. As the birth rate declines, we won't see baby names like 'Mary' or '' topping the overall popular names list until the Baby Boomer generation decreases significantly.

What Factors Influence Baby Name Popularity?

Ever wondered how a name like 'Margaret' or '' hits the charts? It's not an exact science, but here are some cool factors:

Celebrity Influence

Americans adore their stars! A favorite celeb can influence baby names, so if you see more little 'Annas' or 's' running around, you might have a Hollywood A-lister to thank!

Character-Inspired Names

Bookworms and movie buffs often name their kids after beloved characters. If 'Ruth' or '' sound familiar, check out the latest bestseller or box-office hit!

Following the Trend

We humans are trend-followers. So, if a friend's baby 'Elizabeth' or '' has a cute ring to it, don't be surprised if it catches on!

The Power of Recall

Names heard repeatedly stick in our minds. So if 'Dorothy' or '' are on repeat, you'll likely see them in the baby name charts.

Family Tradition

Some names like 'Marie' or '' stand the test of time, thanks to the tradition of naming babies after older relatives.

Religion and Politics

Religious texts and political figures inspire many parents. Evergreen choices like 'Florence' or '' show the lasting impact of religion and politics on baby names.

So, while we can't always predict why a name like 'Mildred' or '' becomes popular, these factors give us some fun insights into the ever-changing landscape of baby names!

Historical Data for Baby Names

If you're interested to see how the trends and popularity of baby names have changed, you can use the links below to view the historical data by decade.

Most popular first names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular boy names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular girl names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Data Source(s)

All of the data on this page is sourced from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and excludes any names with fewer than 5 occurrences in any geographic area.

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