old money baby names
Prep school heritage, generational wealth, and classic luxury. These names carry the quiet confidence of old estates and family legacies.
old money baby names at a glance
- Names
- 30
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 15 · 13 · 2
- Top origin
- French
- Most popular (2025)
- Charlotte #2
Our directory has 30 old money baby names: 15 girls' names, 13 boys' names and 2 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Charlotte (#2 for girls), followed by Theodore (#4 for boys), Henry (#5 for boys) and James (#6 for boys). 28 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are French (7), English (6) and German (5).
Margot has climbed fastest, from #234 in 2020 to #102 in 2025; Frances rose from #418 to #318 over 5 years.
They average 7.6 letters, from Henry to Montgomery, and 40% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Charlottefree womanFrench · girl#2
- Theodoregift of GodGreek · boy#4
- Henryruler of the homeGerman · boy#5
- JamessupplanterHebrew · boy#6
- Williamresolute protector, strong-willed warriorGerman · boy#9
- Eleanorbright, shining oneFrench · girl#12
- Elizabethmy God is an oathHebrew · girl#17
- Charlesfree manFrench · boy#48
- JosephineGod will increaseFrench · girl#53
- Victoriavictory, conquerorLatin · girl#54
- ArthurbearCeltic · boy#87
- MargotpearlFrench · girl#102
- MargaretpearlGreek · girl#112
- Harrisonson of Harry; son of the home rulerEnglish · boy#116
- Georgefarmer; tiller of the earthGreek · boy#126
- Genevievewoman of the people, white waveFrench · girl#148
- KatherinepureGreek · girl#186
- Adelaidenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl#289
- Prestonpriest's townEnglish · boy#299
- Remingtonsettlement by the boundary streamEnglish · unisex#307
- OctaviaeighthLatin · girl#308
- CatherinepureGreek · girl#314
- Francesfree one from FranceLatin · girl#318
- SterlingstarlingEnglish · unisex#346
- Frederickpeaceful ruler of great powerGerman · boy#435
- Beatriceshe who brings happinessLatin · girl#508
- Leonardbrave as a lionGerman · boy#637
- Montgomerymountain belonging to GomericEnglish · boy#962
- Harrietruler of the home; estate rulerFrench · girl
- Nevillenew townEnglish · boy
questions about old money baby names
What are old money baby names?
Old Money baby names are prep school heritage, generational wealth, and classic luxury. These names carry the quiet confidence of old estates and family legacies. Popular examples include Charlotte, Theodore, Henry, James, William. Browse all 30 names in our directory.
Which old money baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular old money baby names are Charlotte (#2 for girls), Theodore (#4 for boys), Henry (#5 for boys), James (#6 for boys) and William (#9 for boys).
Which old money baby names are rising in popularity?
Margot has climbed from #234 in 2020 to #102 in 2025. Frances (#418 to #318) and Arthur (#163 to #87) are also rising.
Are old money baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 30 old money baby names on HushName, 15 are girls' names, 13 are boys' names and 2 are unisex.
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