Patriotism comes in many forms and can be demonstrated in many ways, including naming a child after a favorite American icon.
“When choosing a name for your baby, a patriotic name that reflects strong values might be the first inspiration that comes to mind,” Rebekah Wahlberg of BabyCenter, headquartered in San Francisco, California, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“But outside of the Founding Fathers (many of whom were named John, anyway), there are many people who have strived to make this nation a better place which also have interesting names.
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If you are a history guru and want to pay homage to a true American icon, Here are some classic names that will make “freedom ring.”
Check out this list of 9 picks here.
Expectant parents looking for a baby name who are proud Americans might want to consider this list of patriotic names for their future bundle of joy. (iStock)
1. Abigail
Abigail Adams, A major female figure in American history, she was a well-known advocate for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery. She was the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams.
In terms of popularity, the name Abigail, which means “father of exaltation” in Hebrew, currently ranks 35th on the list of girls’ names, BabyCenter reported.
2. Amber
Amber may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of popular American baby names, but it made BabyCenter’s list of popular baby names as a nod to the line “For Amber waves of grain” from the patriotic anthem. “America the beautiful.”
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Amber’s popularity has plummeted over the past year, dropping 41 places.
It currently ranks 558th in the list of most popular girls’ names.
3. Elizabeth
The versatile name Elizabeth has been used everywhere American History, from Eliza Schuler Hamilton, the wife of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, to the seamstress credited with creating the first American flag, Betsy Ross.
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was an American socialite and philanthropist married to Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
This Hebrew name, which means “my God is generous” or “consecrated by God,” has been used in various forms and under different nicknames, including Beth and Lizzie. It’s no wonder that this name ranks 38th on the list of popular girls’ names.
4. Harriet
Three powerful women in American history were named Harriet.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery and escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. She is credited with leading many rescue missions of other slaves and guiding them to freedom.
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Author Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the famous novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and another author, Harriet Jacobs, wrote an autobiography called “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.”
Harriet Tubman’s life is celebrated across America — from the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in New York, to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Maryland, to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway — a self-guided driving tour with 36 sites and a 125-mile route, as Fox News Digital previously reported. (Historical Images/Getty)
Harriet is a Teutonic name meaning “ruler of the land.”
It has moved up 1,149 spots since last year, now sitting at No. 2,493 on the list of girls’ names, BabyCenter reported.
5. Rose
A character with this name stands out in American history. Rosa Parks She is perhaps best known for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Alabama.
The courageous individual was the first woman, and still the only one, to have her casket placed in the middle of the Capitol Rotunda, according to the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
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In 1996, President Bill Clinton awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor bestowed on a civilian by the U.S. executive branch, the Library of Congress reported.
6. Booker
The name is closely associated with Booker T. Washington, a 19th-century statesman and former slave. He served as president of Tuskekee University, formerly known as Tuskegee Institute.
Booker T. Washington was born in a slave hut but moved to West Virginia after emancipation, according to Britannica. (Getty Images)
Although Booker T. Washington’s work will never be forgotten, the name seems to have lost popularity over the years.
BabyCenter reported that it dropped 557 spots since 2023, to 2,261st — but this could be the year the name sees a resurgence.
7. Franklin
A Latin name meaning “free man,” Franklin is the surname of the Founding Father of the United States who helped draft and eventually sign the Constitution. Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin. A jack of all trades, he became famous for his work as a statesman, writer, inventor and even designer of the American penny.
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Franklin — also the first name of our country’s 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt — has fallen in popularity over the past year. It currently ranks 553rd on the list of most popular boys’ names.
8. George
Among the great American patriots, George Washington is probably the first name that comes to mind. The name George carries a lot of weight.
The general who led America to victory in the Revolutionary War, Washington – a Founding Father and The first president of the United States — has been commemorated in monuments and his name has been used for cities, streets, schools and more, BabyCenter added.
President George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. (Universal Historical Archives/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
While the name was in the top 20 baby names before 1950, the name George currently ranks 171st on the list of most popular boy names, according to the baby name website.
9. Lincoln
One of the most beloved presidents in American history is Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through the Civil War and, in 1863, signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which ultimately led to the liberation of those who were enslaved through the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
Consider giving your baby a strong American name with nicknames inspired by historical figures who changed our nation forever. (Historical Images/Getty; iStock; Matthew Brady/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)
Even though nearly 160 years have passed since Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, his name has continued to grow in popularity and even peaked in 2020, reaching #45.
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Lincoln is currently ranked 63rd, having only dropped one spot since last year, according to BabyCenter.
