Vintage Names for Baby Girls This 2013
Since vintage-themed events is a fad these days, from weddings to birthdays and even corporate events, perhaps expectant parents would also consider giving their would-be born babies vintage names as well this 2013.
It was not so long ago that parents concocted not just one but sometimes more than one names, such as Betty Claire, Gianna Marie, Estelle Marie and Finley Alixandrea for girls and Liam Scott Bradley Andrew for boys.
But since vintage is in, where vintage correlates to old and simple names, maybe parents can consider this list of simple baby girls' names.
According to Circle of Moms, citing data from the Social Security Administration, there are at least nine vintage or simple girls names that have befallen from the list of favored names over time.
9. Janet
A top 30 preferred name from the early 1930s all the way through the 1960s, this name came up at #951 in 2011.
8. Leona
From 1896 to 1921, this name was listed in the top 100 preferred names for girls. Today it is now at #929. The name means "lioness" and is of Latin origin.
7. Joyce
A girl's name that was always included in the top 20 from 1930 to the end of the 40s, this name meant "merry or joyous." As with the name Leona, it likewise is of Latin origin. It remained in the top 100 girls' names for another two decades, before sliding to #969 in 2011.
6. Ann
The simple name was always in the top 100 from 1899 to 1973, but has since slid down over the years after that, landing #996 in 2011.
5. Willa
If you have a son named William, maybe you would opt to name your baby girl this name, which listed in the 200s and 300s from the 1920s through 1940s. In today's present scenario, this name landed at #991 in 2011.
4. Pamela
Landing at #967 in 2011, this name was a most-preferred choice for over 30 years from 1937 to 1971. It even landed at #10 in 1953.
3. Geraldine
Listed at #960 in 2011, this name was a formidable choice in the top 100 during 1916 up to 1949.
2. Dorothy
An extremely popular girl's name, it peaked at #2 from 1922-1927, and stayed in the top 10 girl names from 1904-1939. As of 2011, it ranked #937.
1. Hattie
From 1880 up until 1913, you can most certainly be assured every girl bore this name. In 1880-81, it was in the top 30. It even got included in the top 100 girl names in the United States. This name, in these present times, ranked #993 in 2011.
So if you are into vintage, perhaps you would like to give your baby girl bundle of joy any of these names.