Baby Names from the Early 1900s No One Uses Anymore

#1 Mildred

The name was once in the top 10, but last ranked in the top 1,000 in 1984.

#2 Glady

It was once a popular name that was in style until 1999.

#3 Clarence

Until 2010, this name cracked the top 1,000 list for boys.

#4 Bessie

The name has now become associated with cow images, but it didn't make the cut in 1975.

#5 Bertha

Somehow, this name remained in circulation until 1985.

#6 Earl

There was a decline in popularity in 2006 for this former favorite.

#7 Gertrude

This name hasn't ranked since 1965, when it was shortened to the cute nickname Trudy.

#8 Herbert

Herbert remained on the list until 2002, which was surprising.

#9 Elmer

Expect a lot of glue jokes if you give your child this antiquated name. In spite of that, this name remained in the top 1,000 until 2009.

Top 15 Baby Names from the Early 1900s No One Uses Anymore