Nursery rhymes have been a cherished part of childhood for generations. These simple, rhythmic, and often educational verses help children develop language skills, enhance memory, and introduce basic moral lessons. Here’s a list of 100 famous nursery rhymes that have stood the test of time:
1-20: Classic Nursery Rhymes
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- Humpty Dumpty
- Jack and Jill
- Hickory Dickory Dock
- Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
- Mary Had a Little Lamb
- London Bridge Is Falling Down
- Old MacDonald Had a Farm
- Hey Diddle Diddle
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider
- Three Blind Mice
- Rock-a-Bye Baby
- Little Miss Muffet
- This Little Piggy
- The Wheels on the Bus
- Yankee Doodle
- Rain, Rain, Go Away
- One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
- The Muffin Man
21-40: Counting & Learning Rhymes
- Five Little Ducks
- Ten in the Bed
- One Potato, Two Potato
- Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
- Ten Little Indians
- One, Two, Three, Four, Five (Once I Caught a Fish Alive)
- Peter Piper
- A-Tisket, A-Tasket
- Sing a Song of Sixpence
- Little Bo-Peep
- Simple Simon
- Pat-a-Cake
- Hot Cross Buns
- Cock-a-Doodle-Doo
- Little Boy Blue
- There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
- To Market, To Market
- Goosey Goosey Gander
- Oh, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
- Wee Willie Winkie
41-60: Fun & Playful Rhymes
- Pop Goes the Weasel
- I’m a Little Teapot
- Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
- The Farmer in the Dell
- Polly Put the Kettle On
- See-Saw Margery Daw
- Hickety Pickety My Black Hen
- Rub-a-Dub-Dub
- Ding Dong Bell
- Tom, Tom, the Piper’s Son
- Little Jack Horner
- Old King Cole
- The Grand Old Duke of York
- The Queen of Hearts
- Doctor Foster
- Rain on the Green Grass
- My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
- Jack Be Nimble
- Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross
- Wind the Bobbin Up
61-80: Animal-Based Rhymes
- Pussycat, Pussycat
- The Owl and the Pussycat
- Three Little Kittens
- I Saw a Ship A-Sailing
- Hush, Little Baby
- A Wise Old Owl
- This Old Man
- The Bear Went Over the Mountain
- Froggy Went A-Courting
- How Much Is That Doggy in the Window?
- The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
- Two Little Dickie Birds
- Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
- If You’re Happy and You Know It
- Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley Grow
- The Ants Go Marching
- I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee
- The Lion and the Unicorn
- Five Speckled Frogs
- Do You Know the Muffin Man?
81-100: International & Lesser-Known Rhymes
- The House That Jack Built
- The North Wind Doth Blow
- Oranges and Lemons
- Lavender’s Blue
- Pease Porridge Hot
- Aiken Drum
- Over the Hills and Far Away
- The Eensy Weensy Spider
- The Cat and the Fiddle
- Fiddle-Dee-Dee
- Old Mother Hubbard
- Taffy Was a Welshman
- Curly Locks
- Oh Dear! What Can the Matter Be?
- There Was an Old Woman Tossed Up in a Blanket
- Little Tommy Tucker
- Georgie Porgie
- Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid?
- Here We Go Looby Loo
- The Alphabet Song
These nursery rhymes continue to be sung, recited, and cherished by children and parents worldwide. Their timeless appeal lies in their catchy rhythms, engaging stories, and the valuable lessons they teach. Whether for entertainment or education, nursery rhymes play an essential role in early childhood development.