To a certain extent, names can reveal information about a time period. For example in present day we bare witness to such dazzling and unique labels as Apple, Blanket, Audio Science, and Pilot Inspektor. Popular baby names from the 1930s reveal perhaps what can be called a simpler naming strategy.
My grandpa has nine brothers who were all born from in the 20s-30s time range. They all had names that were beautifully uncomplicated and lovely such as Phil, Marty, Fred, Bob, Bill, Ernie, Ralph, John (plus 2 more I can't remember).
From the website listed below, I found the 5 most popular names in the 1930s.
In ranking order, for males: Robert, James, John, William, Richard.
In ranking order, for females: Mary, Betty, Barbara, Shirley, Patricia
For me (and to see if your name made the list):
http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names1930s.html
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