Popular Baby Names 1954

Classic names that peaked in 1954 — now making a comeback.

200 names1103 girl528 boy

These 1954 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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Who is like God?

Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.

Someone from the village of Guymon

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Yiddish-speaking communities

a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.

Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'

possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness

he who is loved

Faithful, loyal

a courageous spear

Little and brave

A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'

spring green, young

Bliss, joy, happiness

from the dark village

A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.

combination of Mary and Beth

A beloved name with deep roots

who is like God

noble or ready for battle

A name of affirmation and empowerment

from the brushwood thicket

The son of the land

fragrant flower

dwellers at a dwelling or town

the one who is pure or clear

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.

a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'

Slavic Countries

A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.

a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

דְבוֹרָה - "bee"

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'

dear one, beloved

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

God is gracious

Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.

God is my judge

A beloved name with deep roots

Ruler of the people

A beloved name with deep roots

a combination of names

Native American

Bee, industriousness

a form of Virginia

דְּבוֹרָה - Bee

The name Rahn can be a variant of Raun, which bears multiple meanings but is often characterized as a surname.

Free man; warrior

a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'

A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.

French woman; one who is French.

little dark one or little darling

the one who is dedicated to God

from the city of Rouen

A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.

handsome, gentle, or beloved

Slavic countries

beloved or sweet

A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.

from the dell or valley

to shine with a flickering light

A variant of the name Vera, meaning 'faith' or 'truth'.

Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived as a modern blend of names, possibly from ‘Geraldine’ and ‘Lynn’.

Derived from 'loutrós', meaning 'lake' or 'feminine water'.

Dark or black-haired

God is gracious

A blend or combination of 'Mary' and 'Patricia', where 'Mary' means 'sea' or 'beloved', and 'Patricia' means 'noble'.

charm or charisma

Courageous, bear-like

A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.

Derived from the name Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

a meaning of 'Judge' or 'to judge'.

A variant of the name Coralie, which derives from the Latin word for coral.

Variant of Constance, meaning steadfast or loyal.

A diminutive form of Winifred, meaning 'blessed peace'.

fountain, spring

A variant of 'Gail' meaning 'glorious'

a derivative of the name Wanda, meaning 'wanderer'

feminine form of James

a place of the beaver; a meadow by a river

Derived from a combination of 'lura' and 'enda', possibly referencing light and movement.

bright, cheerful, sunny

A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.

A variation of Deborah, meaning bee

meadow or clearing

king's strength

a combination of Sheila and Ann

the one who is ready to dance

A derivative name

Lover of horses

a variant of Eddie