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  1. Popular Boy Names 1956

Classic names that peaked in 1956 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1956

  • 1,597 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1956
  • 1,207 girl names and 591 boy names are associated with 1956
  • Names from 1956 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958

Popular Boy Names 1956

70 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1956

#16
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#251
English
crown, garland
#502
Greece
Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.
#503
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#510
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#516
American
gift from God
#519
Tanzania
he who is loved
#519
Spanish
Faithful, loyal
#519
American
a courageous spear
#520
United Kingdom
resolute protector
#521
American
glory, fame
#524
USA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#528
English
from the dark village
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#529
English
English
#530
American
English
#532
Vietnam
Moon
#535
Spanish
noble or ready for battle
#538
Scotland
Scottish
#538
Netherlands
Small
#538
English
Θωμάς
#540
American
English
#545
American
Joyful song
#547
India
Persian
#553
France
The son of the land
#556
American
dwellers at a dwelling or town
#558
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#559
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#561
English
wagon maker
#565
American
victory
#571
Germanic
bear
#582
American
Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#584
American
gift from God
#587
American
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#589
American
English
#591
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#592
Poland
Polish
#595
American
English
#597
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#600
American
English
#611
American
English
#619
American
The name Rahn can be a variant of Raun, which bears multiple meanings but is often characterized as a surname.
#625
American
A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#626
English
dike, a bank or mound to hold back water
#629
Italian
Aramaic
#632
USA
Peaceful ruler
#647
Ireland
handsome, gentle, or beloved
#648
Italian
goddess
#653
English
from the dell or valley
#663
American
from the valley
#663
Ireland
From the headland; fair or attractive.
#669
American
Courageous, bear-like
#673
American
noblewoman
#674
American
earth or land
#677
American
A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.
#684
American
English
#686
Spain
Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.
#687
Scottish
Hebrew
#691
France
fountain, spring
#691
American
pulling
#695
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#701
England
Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.
#705
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.
#706
English↑ Rising
meadow or clearing
#706
USA
king's strength
#707
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#715
Mexico
son of war
#715
American
Latin
#715
Netherlands
German