Learn more about personal names on the following websites:
Given Names
- U.S. Social Security Administration -U.S. Birth Name Statistics by year and state.
- BabyNames.com – Online since 1996, this site provides name meanings, origins, notes, top most popular lists and a large name community.
- Behind the Name – Extensive collection of names, meanings and cross-references.
- Baby Names of Ireland
- England and Wales Baby Names
Surnames
- Behind the Surname – Etymology and history of of surnames.
- The Surnames Database – Etymology and history of of surnames.
- The Guild of One Name Studies -Research into the genealogy and family history of all persons with the same surname and its variants
All Personal Names
- MyNameStats.com – Statistics on the usage of given names and surnames in the US.
- How Many of Me? – Statistics on the usage of a particular given and surname.