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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A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

Little and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

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

A name of affirmation and empowerment

derived from Cinderella

the one who is pure or clear

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

free man; strong

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

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

Free man; warrior

a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'

French woman; one who is French.

a youthful person

the one who is dedicated to God

Slavic countries

beloved or sweet

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

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

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

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

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

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

meadow or clearing

a combination of Sheila and Ann

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

from the land of the Sin

The name Rondallyn combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'lake'.

A modern variant, potentially derived from 'Wanda', meaning 'wanderer'

little dark one

glow, brightness

God is gracious

elf counsel, wise counselor

Glen of the deer

the desired one

Strong and healthy

A beloved name with deep roots

a blend of 'Terry' and 'Lynn', indicating strength and beauty

the peaceful one

A beloved name with deep roots

Gift or happy event

God is gracious

A variant of the name Coreen, meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl'.

strength; determination

a form of the name Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

Diminutive of Deirdre

Strong and hardy