Popular Baby Names 1957

Classic names that peaked in 1957 — now making a comeback.

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These 1957 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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strength, valor

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'.

strange, foreign

Who is like God?

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'.

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

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

derived from Cinderella

God is gracious

The son of the land

diminutive of Cecilia

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'

of illustrious lineage

Slavic Countries

דְבוֹרָה - "bee"

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

chimera; mythological creature

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

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

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

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

Free man; warrior

a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

a youthful person

the one who is dedicated to God

A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.

from the dell or valley

Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'

from the valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

Courageous, bear-like

from Mount Kynthia

A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.

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

शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

a variant of the name Jay

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 'Laurel', signifying 'victory' or 'honor'

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

Garden or orchard

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.

from the land of the Sin

Nobleman; patrician