What names were popular in the 1700s?
John and Mary were the Number 1 baby names in the 1700s….and in the 1800s and much of the 1900s too. Other top 1700s girl names include Sarah, Jane, Martha, Alice, and Susan. Top 1700s boy names include Thomas, James, Joseph, and Henry.
What are some colonist names?
Along with John and William, other 18th century names for boys in the US Top 200 today include Abraham, Alexander, Christopher, Elias, Isaac, Jacob, Levi, and Nathaniel. Unique colonial-era nicknames for boys include Cuddy, Dobbin, Fate, Hiley, and Quill.
What is a colonial name?
Colonial names, similar to Edwardian and Victorian names, are names that are a throwback to “simpler” times, but that doesn’t mean the names aren’t complicated.
What were popular last names in the 1800s?
Victorian Surnames in England and Wales
| Popularity Rating 1838-1853 | Surname | No. of Persons in 1853 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith | 253,600 |
| 2 | Jones | 242,100 |
| 3 | Williams | 159,900 |
| 4 | Taylor | 124,400 |
What were popular names in the 1860s?
Top names of the 1880s
| Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Name | Name |
| 1 | John | Mary |
| 2 | William | Anna |
| 3 | James | Emma |
What are old timey last names?
Top Vintage Surnames
- Alden.
- Booker.
- Boyd.
- Buford.
- Burton.
- Carlton.
- Carmine.
- Clifton.
What was the 18th century era called?
European politics, philosophy, science and communications were radically reoriented during the course of the “long 18th century” (1685-1815) as part of a movement referred to by its participants as the Age of Reason, or simply the Enlightenment.