Classic American baby names

Names tagged with “Classic American” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Cutler
English
92
One who makes or sells cutlery; derived from the occupational surname for a cutler or knife maker.
Danita
Hebrew
84
From Hebrew Dinah meaning 'judged', blended with Latin -ita suffix creating a feminine diminutive form popularized in mid-20th century America
Hoover
English
42
Occupational surname from Middle English, originally referring to a person who made or sold hoods, or derived from the verb 'to hove' meaning to dig or excavate.
Harlon
Germanic
40
From Old English 'here' (army) and 'land' (territory), meaning 'army land' or leader of warriors.
Edsel
Germanic
40
From Old German 'Eadsel', combining 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'sel' (self), meaning 'prosperous' or 'blessed self'.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024