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Thread #150635   Message #3510629
Posted By: Sandra in Sydney
01-May-13 - 06:14 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Forenames in former times
Subject: RE: Folklore: Forenames in former times
thanks for posting the Social Security link. I had a great time looking at names every decade from 1880.

I can't remember what decade Willie was a popular name, but it was further down the list from William. Jack & John occupied similar spots, too. My name was around in 1940 & 1950.

My grandfather was born in the 1890s & was named Harry, not Harold, a bit unusual at the time.