Popular Baby Names 1956

Classic names that peaked in 1956 — now making a comeback.

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These 1956 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'.

Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.

A beloved name with deep roots

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

resolute protector

Little and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.

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

spring green, young

from the dark village

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

lake, waterfall

combination of Mary and Beth

A beloved name with deep roots

noble or ready for battle

A name of affirmation and empowerment

derived from Cinderella

The son of the land

dwellers at a dwelling or town

the one who is pure or clear

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

lime tree; tender

Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.

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

Slavic Countries

דְבוֹרָה - "bee"

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

chimera; mythological creature

A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'

A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'

free man; strong

A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'

A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.

Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'

A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.

Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'

a combination of names

The highly praiseworthy one.

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.

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

a youthful person

the one who is dedicated to God

handsome, gentle, or beloved

Slavic countries

beloved or sweet

from the dell or valley

Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'

Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

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

from the valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

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

from Mount Kynthia

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

A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.

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

derived from 'Stanley', meaning 'stone clearing'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

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

fountain, spring

A variant of 'Gail' meaning 'glorious'

a derivative of the name Wanda, meaning 'wanderer'

A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.

a place of the beaver; a meadow by a river

sea of bitterness

brave as a bear

Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.

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

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

A variant of 'Regina', meaning 'queen'.

meadow or clearing

king's strength

a combination of Sheila and Ann

A modern feminine version of 'Kim', often linked to happiness and family.