Previous historical American Girl dolls have represented different time periods and backgrounds, including:
- Kaya (1764)
- Nellie (1895)
- Josefina (1824)
- Addy (1864)
- Samantha (1904)
- Kirsten (1854)
- Molly (1944)
- Julie (1974)
- Melody (1963)
- Rebecca (1914)
- Caroline (1812)
- Maryellen (1955)
- Kit (1934)
- Ruthie (1934)
- Ivy (1864)
- Marisol (1853)
- Gabriela (1941)
- Courtney (1986)
- Tenney (1995)
- Nicki (1975)
- Melody (1963)
- Claudie (1995)
- Jessica (1995)
- Julie (1974)
- Luciana (1941)
- Kailey (1962)
- Rebecca (1914)
- Cecile (1853)
- Maryellen (1954)
- Caroline (1812)
- Kit Kittredge (1934)
- Ruthie Smithens (1934)
It is not known which time period or background the next historical doll will represent, but it is sure to be an exciting addition to the American Girl collection.