About namearchive.org

A public record of how names rise, fall, and return across generations.

Mission

namearchive.org exists to make naming history easy to explore. Names reflect culture, migration, media, family traditions, and broader social change. This project helps people compare those shifts over time using clear visuals and simple historical context.

The site is designed for parents, researchers, writers, and anyone curious about long-term naming patterns in the United States.

Historical Lens

Browse naming trends across more than a century to see when names first surged and when they declined.

Relative Trends

Charts are normalized to each name's peak year so the trajectory is easy to compare over time.

Data Access

name archive focuses on transparent, readable trend data so visitors can understand patterns quickly.

Explore the Archive

Start with the homepage to browse names and open any record for a detailed trend view.

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