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The 1960s were a time of cultural revolution. Names reflected both classic tradition and new freedom — think flower children alongside timeless classics.

Quick facts: 1960s names

  • Many 1960s names are overdue for a revival — the 60-year cycle often brings them back.
  • 4,149 names peaked in popularity during the 1960s
  • 3,248 girl names and 1,399 boy names peaked in the 1960s
  • 1960s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1960s Girl Names

161 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1960s

#167
France
rock, harmony
#174
Greek↑ Making a comeback
lord
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#222
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#241
Greek↑ Making a comeback
Laurel tree or bay tree
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Making a comeback
queen
#362
Latin
laurel
#401
France
Who is like God?
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#442
France↑ Making a comeback
a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'
#461
English
English
#468
Ireland
dark warrior
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#500
France
French
#501
American
derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#501
American
bright fame
#502
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
English
Pure
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
American
beloved
#503
English
moonlight
#503
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#503
Italy
happy; fortunate
#505
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#505
French
Strong, valiant.
#506
American
Hebrew
#506
American
English
#506
English
ewe
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Ireland
fame; bright; radiant
#508
Slavic countries
Slavic
#509
American
light; shining; bright
#510
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#510
Latin
Latin
#511
Italian
free man
#511
Spanish
Little frog
#512
English
English
#512
American
Harvester
#515
English
Sword; beacon on the hill
#515
American
English
#516
American
English
#517
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#517
France
Little Mill
#517
English
the color brown, tawny
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#519
Spain
noble or kind
#519
American
English
#519
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#520
Latvian
day
#520
Germanic
Free woman
#521
Serbia
a type of grain or corn
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#522
Spain
Niece
#523
Indian
beloved; affectionate.
#523
American
English
#524
English
late summer
#525
Italy
Grace
#525
American
combination of Perry and Ann
#525
USA
English
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
American
A combination of Vern and Vanessa
#525
American
English
#526
American
English
#526
Spanish
Noble
#526
USA
English
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#527
American
Irish
#527
Greece
Greek
#528
Ireland
Gael
#528
American
twin
#529
American
world ruler
#529
France
little gray one
#529
French
God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie
#530
American
little dawn
#530
Scotland
famous power
#530
English
Latin
#531
USA
variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#531
American
Victorious one
#532
American
English
#532
Greek
a name that is often associated with 'a light' or 'a burning one'.
#532
American
Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)
#532
English
English
#533
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#535
American
blessed
#535
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#536
France
supplanter
#537
American
a gift
#538
Czech
Means 'the one who brings joy'.
#538
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'
#538
American
English
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Latin
Latin
#540
American
Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
#540
India
Sanskrit
#541
American
A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.
#542
Ireland
Sorrowful, wailing
#542
American
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#542
American
derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#544
American
A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower
#544
English
gift of God
#545
American
Defender
#545
American
English
#545
Greek
lover of horses
#545
Latin
Latin
#546
France
grace
#547
France
A combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#547
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
Spanish
Spanish
#548
India
Sanskrit
#549
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#549
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#551
English
From the laurel tree
#551
Turkish
Turkish
#552
American
Supplanter
#554
American
belonging to the god of the sea
#554
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
East Africa
To flourish or grow
#554
English
Latin
#554
Italy
Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.
#555
American
A variation of the name Carla, which means 'free man' in Germanic languages.
#555
American
A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#556
American
Latin
#558
USA
little plain
#558
American
A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.
#559
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#559
Latin
mistress
#559
English
three
#560
American
English
#562
Dutch
light, bright, shining
#562
American
A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#563
Arabic
Arabic
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#565
American
God will add
#565
American
From the meadow's garden
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#566
English
maiden
#566
American
the one who is gracious
#567
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#568
France
Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#569
India
music; song
#570
Unknown
A form of love or beauty
#570
Sweden
Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.
#572
American
A variant of the name 'Agena', potentially deriving from the Latin for 'young' or 'little'.
#573
American
Derived from 'contra' meaning against
#573
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#574
American
pledged to God
#574
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#575
English
Supplanter
#575
American
Old, ancient
#575
Croatia
defender of mankind
#576
Denmark
Light

1960s Boy Names

73 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1960s

#27
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#167
France
rock, harmony
#174
Greek↑ Making a comeback
lord
#187
American
handsome
#211
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#224
Ireland
Latin
#241
Greek↑ Making a comeback
Laurel tree or bay tree
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Making a comeback
queen
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#461
English
English
#468
Ireland
dark warrior
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#485
English
Divinely peaceful
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#501
Italian
Italian
#502
American
beloved
#504
Germanic
Beautiful
#510
Ireland
Irish
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
Italian
free man
#511
Israel
he is united
#512
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
#515
Mexico
small or little
#516
American
to be brave
#516
Greece
Greek
#518
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#524
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#524
English
late summer
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Hebrew
בּוֹרָח
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#528
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#528
Ireland
Gael
#528
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#529
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#530
Scotland
famous power
#531
American
Celtic
#532
American
English
#534
Ireland
Irish
#535
India
The season of autumn
#536
France
supplanter
#537
Latvia
Latvian
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Sweden
Norse
#539
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#545
American
English
#549
American
thorn bush
#551
Italy
Latin
#554
American
the ruler
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#559
English
three
#561
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#562
American
Peaceful traveler
#563
Scotland
Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'
#564
American
English
#565
American
God will add
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#566
Italy
Italian
#567
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#571
American
From the willow tree
#572
American
Irish
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#575
English
Supplanter

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