As is often the case with baby names, those that once fell by the wayside are now making a comeback. A recent study, spanning the last 100 years, has revealed that several nostalgic baby names are back in fashion.

The research conducted by Crystal Care Collection, as part of its wider focus on family connection, highlights the intergenerational link between modern families and those living in care homes today. Whilst these names fell out of fashion in the mid to late 20th century, they are now being picked by parents looking for names that will stand the test of time. The study analysed Office for National Statistics data, comparing the top 100 baby names from 1924 with the most recent figures from 2024, revealing the top 10 revived names.

In 1924, these 10 names ranked comfortably inside the top 50. However, between 1954 and 1984, almost all the names disappeared from the top 100, with George the only name to remain in the rankings.

These drops weren't short-lived, as some names dipped out of the charts for just two decades, while others fell out of favour for as long as 70 years.

By 2024, all 10 names not only re-entered the top 100 but soared into the top 25, showing a trend towards classic names as modern parents begin to look back to family-linked, sentimental names.

Residents at Crystal Care Collection care homes have shared their thoughts on their names returning to the top of the rankings. Evelyn, 91, a resident at Furze Field Manor in West Sussex, said: "Being called Evelyn always felt quite special because being born in Switzerland in 1934, it was an unusual choice at the time.

"My mother named me after one of her favourite authors, Evelyn Goodman, who was the writer behind the classic illustration books that she would read to me as a young girl. I'm happy to hear that parents are choosing it again, because they see it as a name with a legacy and a sense of connection to the past."

Arthur, a resident at Rownhams Manor in Southampton said: "I was named after my uncle Arthur, but my parents were also inspired by the mythical King Arthur, so it has always felt like a strong name. Although it was quite a common name at the time,

"I haven't met many Arthurs born after me, so it is a surprise to see it come back into fashion. But it's lovely to think that younger generations are choosing names that connect them to their family and the past."

While, Jack, a resident at Somer Valley House in Midsomer Norton, added: "My given name is Henry, but instead everyone called me Jack because it was much more popular at the time. It is great to see both of these names are popular again and I think television and films play a big part in nostalgic names coming back."