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'.

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

he who is loved

Faithful, loyal

a courageous spear

resolute protector

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

from the dark village

noble or ready for battle

The son of the land

dwellers at a dwelling or town

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

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

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

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

A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.

French woman; one who is French.

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

handsome, gentle, or beloved

from the dell or valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

Courageous, bear-like

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

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

fountain, spring

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

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

meadow or clearing

king's strength

little dark one

A shortening of the name Tabitha, meaning 'gazelle'.

an Anglicized form of Gerald, meaning ruler with a spear

from the word 'cub'; young or small

Meritorious; one who deserves praise

From the place of the thorns

Resolute protector

Strong and hardy

Place of the thornbush

a variant of Boris, often interpreted as 'wolf' or 'to fight'.

Ruler's counselor

A modern invention or variation, possibly related to 'Radel' or 'Radley', referring to 'the red meadow'.

Slavic countries

Slavic-speaking regions

from the meadow or from the field

to endure, to last

River of Knowledge

The ruler's gift.

a person who is cheerful and optimistic

Bearer of Christ

from the city of Zaragoza, which means 'dry land' or 'wheat field'

He who supplants

derived from Hermann, meaning 'warrior' or 'army man'

Combination of the name 'Lu' (meaning 'light') and 'Gene' (meaning 'noble')

Bitter, a variant of the name Everard

A beloved name with deep roots

Dweller by the bone hill

to lash, to strike

Son of Lope; wolf

Linden tree by the wood

one who is expanding the realm

A variant of the name Tab, which may mean 'to be good' or 'bright'.

From the clay hill

From the mountain top

The name Gerone is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name Hieronymus which means 'sacred name'.

Who is like God?

a brave or strong warrior

Counselor or advisor

Notable, distinguished

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive form of Maurice, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

meaning 'earth worker' or 'gardener'.

the top of a hill

related to the kestrel (a bird)

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

beautiful valley

Peaceful pledge

From the riverbank

Vigilant, watchful

variant of Craig, meaning 'rock' or 'crag'.

A place name of Old English origin, meaning 'land of the linden trees'.

Captivating; one who captures hearts

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

short form of names such as Tallulah or Talia, meaning 'heaven' or 'dew from God'

Watchman; guard

Serious, determined.

A diminutive form of the name Jeffrey, originally derived from Old German.

Derived from Old English; 'linn' meaning 'lake' and 'weard' meaning 'guardian'

From 'Stanford', meaning 'stony ford', a place name.

pure; keeper of the keys; light

Who is like God?

A beloved name with deep roots

Korby is a variation of the name Corbin, which likely means 'raven'.

Brave, manly, strong