Here is an interesting site of baby names that were the most popular in the US by decade since the 1880's. The lists were compiled by the US Social Security Administration.
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/most-popular-baby-names.htm

Top Ten Boy's and Girl's Names in the 1880's, United States
        
Boy's 1.  John
Girl's 1.  Mary
2.  William        
2.  Anna
3.  Charles        
3.  Elizabeth
4.  George        
4.  Margaret
5.  James        
5.  Minnie
6.  Joseph        
6.  Emma
7.  Frank        
7.  Martha
8.  Henry        
8.  Alice
9.  Thomas        
9.  Marie
10.  Harry        
10.  Sarah

Top Ten Boy's and Girl's Names in the 1990's, United States
Boy's 1.  Michael        
Girl's 1.  Ashley
2.  Christopher        
2.  Jessica
3.  Matthew        
3.  Sarah
4.  Joshua        
4.  Brittany
5.  Jacob        
5.  Emily
6.  Nicholas        
6.  Samantha
7.  Andrew        
7.  Amanda
8.  Daniel        
8.  Katherine
9.  Tyler        
9.  Megan
10.  Brandon        
10.  Brianna