Names of the 1940s
Every name below is ranked from real US records. At their peak means the 1940s were the name's strongest decade in 130 years; the second list carries names that were thriving here on their way somewhere else.
At their peak in this decade
Barbara Carol Nancy Patricia Sandra Carolyn Diane Janet Janice Judith Judy Kathleen Bonnie Connie Elaine Maureen Wanda Dianne Glenda Lynda Marcia Marsha Bernadette Bonita Cherry Dianna Janis Lynne Marlene Paulette Sandy Toni
Robert Richard Ronald Douglas Kenneth Bruce Gerald Jimmy Johnny Roger Barry Dale Phillip Raymond Roberto Ronnie Tom Dave Donnie Dwight Fredrick Gale Garry Gerard Kent Manuel Perry Russell Sammy Stuart
Also strong in the 1940s
Betty Elizabeth Joan Mary Joyce Linda Ann Anna Beverly Carla Catherine Donna Gloria Jane Katherine Kim Lois Margaret Marie Marilyn Martha Peggy Phyllis Virginia