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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

strange, foreign

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

Little and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

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

derived from Cinderella

God is gracious

diminutive of Cecilia

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'

of illustrious lineage

Slavic Countries

דְבוֹרָה - "bee"

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

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'

a youthful person

the one who is dedicated to God

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

Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'

from the valley

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

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'

Garden or orchard

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

Nobleman; patrician

derives from 'van', meaning 'from' and related to place names.

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

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

little dark one

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

glow, brightness

elf counsel, wise counselor

Glen of the deer

the desired one

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

Scandinavian countries

Descendant of the warrior.

A diminutive form of 'Camille' or 'Katherine', often meaning 'pure'

A variant of Raven, symbolizing water and mystery

a variant of Cindy, which originates from 'Cynthia'