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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Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.

Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.

Who is like God?

he who is loved

Faithful, loyal

a courageous spear

resolute protector

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

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

noble or ready for battle

The son of the land

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

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

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

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

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

from the dell or valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

Courageous, bear-like

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

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 form of the name Amanda or similar names

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

derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.

Meritorious; one who deserves praise

From the place of the thorns

Resolute protector

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

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'

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

one who is expanding the realm

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

Place of thorns; related to the Virgin of Monserrate

From the clay hill

Ruler's advisor

From the mountain top

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'.

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

From the clay brook

Peaceful pledge

From the riverbank

Vigilant, watchful

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

אֵפְרַיִם

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

A beloved name with deep roots

the one who is like a god

a nickname or term of endearment for a young boy or man.

A beloved name with deep roots

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

handsome; born of fire

Watchman; guard

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

a form of 'Deilwen', meaning 'beautiful or fair', derived from 'del' (fair) and 'wyn' (blessed or pure)

Brave as a lion

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

A beloved name with deep roots

מִיכָאֵל - 'Who is like God?'

Spacious or large