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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 Girl Names 1956

159 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1956

#500
American
English
#503
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Spain
a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.
#512
Spain
famous land
#513
American
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#513
American
English
#513
American
Fair, white
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#516
American
gift from God
#517
American
English
#518
Hebrew
Hebrew
#519
American
Divine
#522
France
free man
#523
English
Little and brave
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
English
a gift
#525
American
A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'
#526
American
spring green, young
#528
English
from the dark village
#528
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#530
American
combination of Mary and Beth
#532
Vietnam
Moon
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Spanish
noble or ready for battle
#536
English
English
#536
Nigeria
A name of affirmation and empowerment
#538
American
derived from Cinderella
#538
American
darling
#540
American
English
#544
Latin
glorious
#545
American
Joyful song
#545
Greek
harvest
#547
Ireland
Famous, noble
#548
French
French
#557
Latin
the one who is pure or clear
#559
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#559
American
English
#560
Dutch
lime tree; tender
#564
American
Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.
#564
France
French
#565
American
victory
#566
Greece
a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'
#566
Slavic Countries
Slavic
#566
English
French
#578
American
from Cynthia
#579
American
Italian
#580
Hebrew
דְבוֹרָה - "bee"
#581
English
pure, maiden
#581
Greece
Greek
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#582
American
Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#582
American
Date palm tree
#584
American
gift from God
#584
Japan
chimera; mythological creature
#585
American
Greek
#585
American
Bright meadow
#587
American
A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'
#589
American
English
#590
American
free man; strong
#591
American
A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'
#591
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#591
English
English
#594
English
pure
#595
Greek
Gift
#600
American
English
#601
American
Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'
#601
Irish
Enthusiasm
#602
English
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#602
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
Eritrea
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
American
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#607
English
Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'
#607
English
a combination of names
#610
Italy
The highly praiseworthy one.
#611
American
Native American
#614
Hebrew
Bee, industriousness
#614
Spanish
Little jewel
#615
France
French
#617
Italy
a form of Virginia
#619
Hebrew
דְּבוֹרָה - Bee
#621
American
Free man; warrior
#623
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#624
English
English
#625
American
A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.
#625
American
English
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#627
Hebrew
Bee.
#630
American
a youthful person
#630
Spain
fighter
#632
English
dear one
#637
American
Warlike
#640
American
The letter C
#640
France
the one who is dedicated to God
#641
American
Lady
#642
Italy
little Mary
#648
Italian
goddess
#650
Slavic countries
beloved or sweet
#652
American
Pure
#652
English
Hebrew
#653
English
from the dell or valley
#657
American
Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'
#657
American
Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#657
American
Victory
#658
American
Derived as a modern blend of names, possibly from ‘Geraldine’ and ‘Lynn’.
#663
American
from the valley
#663
American
Laurel
#666
American
Dark or black-haired
#666
American
God is gracious
#667
American
A blend or combination of 'Mary' and 'Patricia', where 'Mary' means 'sea' or 'beloved', and 'Patricia' means 'noble'.
#668
France
charm or charisma
#670
Hebrew
queen
#671
American
English
#672
American
from Mount Kynthia
#673
American
noblewoman
#674
American
earth or land
#676
American
English
#677
Hebrew
white, purity
#677
American
A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.
#678
American
A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.
#678
American
Derived from the name Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'
#678
English
Little Mary
#679
American
Supplanter
#679
American
derived from 'Stanley', meaning 'stone clearing'.
#679
American
Free, liberate
#683
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
American
English
#687
American
A variant of the name Coralie, which derives from the Latin word for coral.
#687
Italy
guardian
#688
American
English
#691
France
fountain, spring
#691
American
pulling
#692
American
English
#692
English
English
#692
American
A variant of 'Gail' meaning 'glorious'
#693
American
Spanish
#693
English
a derivative of the name Wanda, meaning 'wanderer'
#694
Italy
graceful
#695
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#696
English
a place of the beaver; a meadow by a river
#697
Ireland
sea of bitterness
#699
English
brave as a bear
#702
Italy
Italian
#703
American
Derived from a combination of 'lura' and 'enda', possibly referencing light and movement.
#704
French
French
#705
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.
#705
American
A variant of 'Regina', meaning 'queen'.
#706
American
gift
#706
English↑ Rising
meadow or clearing
#707
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#707
American
a combination of Sheila and Ann
#711
American
A modern feminine version of 'Kim', often linked to happiness and family.
#711
Brazil
Portuguese
#712
American
gifted
#712
Germanic
elf strength
#715
English
pure, beloved
#715
American
Latin
#716
Italy
rose
#719
American
from the land of the Sin