75 old man names that are classic for baby boys (2024)
Rachel Paula Abrahamson
Updated ·2 min read
When it comes to baby-naming trends, old man names are on the rise, so if you like the idea, you might have trouble finding one that isn't already insanely popular.
According to Laura Wattenberg, creator of Namerology, historically, boys name didn’t come in and out of fashion in the same way that girls names did.
“If you look back at any given period, it’s going to be John, William and James," she tells TODAY.com.
The top names for boys in the early 20th century included John, William, James, George, Robert and Richard.
But parents set on reviving a vintage name should take heart — there are still plenty of interesting, old-fashioned boy names that feel fresh and modern.
“Names today are all about sound,” Wattenberg explains. “It’s a very smooth, light and vowel-driven sound. That’s why you see so many Amelias and Olivias and so few Gertrudes and Mildreds.”
In 2021, the name Mac rose in popularity 260 spots and Harold, Carol and Arthur all secured top-100 ranking.
Wattenberg, author of the “Baby Name Wizard," notes that some parents aren't opposed to big groups of voiced consonants.
“Those heavier names stand out more today,” she says. “For instance, Conrad will stand out in a sea of names rhyming with Aiden.”
Wattenberg says one option for old man names is to choose one that's tied to a historical figure, such as Woodrow, after former President Woodrow Wilson, who served from 1913 to 1921. Or research your own family tree for unexpected gems.
75 Old Man Names For Baby Boys
Whether you are inspired by old-fashioned names for boys or simply want to revive a vintage name, here are 75 old man names to consider for your son:
Along with August and Theodore, other vintage boy names in the US Top 200 include Abel, Arthur, Elias, Finn, Henry, Jasper, Miles, and Xavier. Rare retro names for baby boys on the rise include Linus, Caspian, Ned, and Ambrose. A vintage name can give your son a good measure of history and heft to rely on.
Along with August and Theodore, other vintage boy names in the US Top 200 include Abel, Arthur, Elias, Finn, Henry, Jasper, Miles, and Xavier. Rare retro names for baby boys on the rise include Linus, Caspian, Ned, and Ambrose. A vintage name can give your son a good measure of history and heft to rely on.
ŠIM) is supposedly the earliest known recorded name of a person in writing. The name "Kushim" is found on several Uruk period (c. 3400–3000 BC) clay tablets used to record transactions of barley. It is uncertain if the name refers to an individual, a generic title of an officeholder, or an institution.
A person between 70 and 79 is called a septuagenarian. A person between 80 and 89 is called an octogenarian. A person between 90 and 99 is called a nonagenarian.
Along with Emma and Henry, other old-fashioned baby names in the US Top 500 include Abraham, Arthur, Edith, Frederick, Josephine, Olive, Philip, Rosemary, and Walter. Old-fashioned names popular on Nameberry that haven't yet hit the US list include Aurelius, Imogen, Ottilie, Phineas, Rupert, and Winifred.
Vintage baby names are found on the popularity lists of a hundred years ago and then often faded from sight, only to be revived for the new generation of babies. The best antique names are inspired by literary, biblical, and royal sources.
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