60 Once Popular Baby Names That Are Extinct Today

“A hundred years ago, the fashion was for rich, heavy names dense with consonants. Letters like L, D, R, and N would cluster together for a sound that felt elegant at the time. In the 21st century, name style has turned smooth and light. Just try saying aloud today’s top three top names — Liam, Noah, and Olivia — and compare that feeling to pronouncing Mildred, Herbert, and Myrtle.”