Baby names come in and out of fashion all the time.
At the moment classical and vintage inspired names are incredibly trendy with the resurgence of names such as Ezra and Esme topping many of the most popular baby name lists.
Tradition often plays a huge role in the choosing of a baby’s name with many parents selecting family names that have passed down through the generations.
Both of my children are named after relatives with my son Eric named after one of his grandfathers and my daughter Alice named after one of my great aunts.
It’s because of traditions like this why some names stand the test of time. So what were the big names over the years and are they still something that modern day parents would consider for their babies?
Below are some of the top baby names from each decade over the last 100 years with plenty of inspiration for any expectant parents.
1910s
John and Mary
1920s
Robert and Dorothy
1930s
James and Betty
1940s
William and Linda
1950s
Michael and Patricia
1960s
David and Lisa
1970s
Christopher and Jennifer
1980s
Matthew and Jessica
1990s
Joshua and Ashley
2000s
Jacob and Emily
2010s
Noah and Emma
