Naming Trends - then and now

Development of the most given names in

1922

2022

Names & Birth Rate

Names in comparison to the birth rate

As you have noticed, the birth rate is relatively constant. So there must be another reason for the increase in name diversity between 1922 and 2022. Possibilities could be:

  • Cultural changes
  • Pop culture
  • Media such as Radio and TV

Can you think of another explanation?

Top 10 per Canton

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Selected Year: 2000

Name Distribution per Canton

Name Distribution per Canton

Selected Year: 2000

Entered Name: Anna

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Data provided by the Federal Statistical Office (BfS) of Switzerland