Baby Names from the 1960s

4363 names that peaked in popularity during the 1960s.

The 1960s were a time of cultural revolution. Names reflected both classic tradition and new freedom — think flower children alongside timeless classics. Many 1960s names are overdue for a revival — the 60-year cycle often brings them back.

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דָּוִד - 'Beloved'

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From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.

from the meadow of the Royal Fortress

Laurel tree or bay tree

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derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

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Who is like God?

a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'

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Divinely peaceful

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'

Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.

A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.

happy; fortunate

Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'

Strong, valiant.

A beloved name with deep roots

fame; bright; radiant

Slavic countries

light; shining; bright

a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness

A beloved name with deep roots

Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.

Sword; beacon on the hill

small or little

A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.

the color brown, tawny

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.

Slavic Countries

a type of grain or corn

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

Thunder or rocky hill.

beloved; affectionate.

The name means 'God is my leader'.

combination of Perry and Ann

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of Vern and Vanessa

Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'

Strong as a wolf

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Vigilant, Watchful

little gray one

God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie

variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'

a name that is often associated with 'a light' or 'a burning one'.

Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.

The season of autumn

Means 'the one who brings joy'.

a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.

A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.

Sorrowful, wailing

Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of

derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower

lover of horses

A combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'

a variant of Alicia; noble

A beloved name with deep roots

The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.

Derived from the word 'charm'.

From the laurel tree

belonging to the god of the sea

A beloved name with deep roots

To flourish or grow

Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.

A variation of the name Carla, which means 'free man' in Germanic languages.

A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.

Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

light, bright, shining

Peaceful traveler

A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.

Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'

From the meadow's garden

Rounded or a circle

the one who is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

A form of love or beauty

Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.

From the willow tree

A variant of the name 'Agena', potentially deriving from the Latin for 'young' or 'little'.

Derived from 'contra' meaning against

bringer of good news

a combination of La and Tonjia

defender of mankind