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Most popular baby names of 1937
The year 1937 saw remarkable stability in America's favorite baby names, with the top three names for both boys and girls remaining unchanged from the previous year. Robert, James, and John continued their reign as the most popular choices for baby boys, while Mary, Barbara, and Patricia held their dominant positions for girls. This consistency in the top ranks suggests parents were still gravitating toward these traditional classics during the late 1930s.
Looking at the top 10 girls' names of 1937, we see some notable movement despite the stable top three. Shirley dropped from 2nd place in 1936 to 4th in 1937, allowing Barbara to solidify its second-place position. Betty fell one position from 4th to 5th, while Carol climbed four spots from 10th to 6th. Nancy also showed impressive momentum, rising from 8th to 7th place. Dorothy, previously in 6th place, moved down to 8th, reflecting shifting preferences among American parents.
For boys, the top 10 names in 1937 showed minor reshuffling but remained largely consistent. David climbed two positions from 10th to 8th place, indicating growing popularity. Thomas moved up one spot from 8th to 9th, while George slipped from 9th to 10th. The continued dominance of classic masculine names like Robert, James, John, and William suggests parents were favoring traditional, strong-sounding names for their sons during this period.
Interestingly, certain patterns emerged across both boys' and girls' names in 1937. Names ending with the "ee" sound remained popular for girls (Betty, Dorothy, Shirley), while short, one or two-syllable names dominated the boys' top ranks. Biblical names maintained a strong presence in the boys' list with John, David, Thomas, Joseph, and George all ranking in the top 10. For girls, classic feminine names with timeless appeal continued to be favored, though the rising popularity of names like Carol and Nancy perhaps signaled the beginnings of more modern naming trends that would develop in the coming decades.
Top baby names of 1937
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