Colonial American baby names

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

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2 names

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Micajah
Hebrew
62
From Hebrew 'Who is like God?' A biblical name borne by a minor prophet, combining Mi (who) and Caiah (God). Popular in early American colonial communities.
Tamsen
Hebrew
62
From Aramaic 'Thomasina,' feminine form of Thomas meaning 'twin.' Tamsen emerged as a variant spelling in colonial America.

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