Popular Baby Names 1958

Classic names that peaked in 1958 — now making a comeback.

200 names1304 girl589 boy
These 1958 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
David
Boy
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#27
Valerie
Girl
Latin
strength, valor
#145
Timothy
Boy
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#211
Andy
Boy
English
English
#500
Kath
Girl
English
Pure
#502
Theoplis
Boy
Greece
Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.
#502
Darryel
Boy
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#503
Leabeth
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Valire
Girl
French
Strong, valiant.
#505
Barbaraa
Girl
Greece
strange, foreign
#508
Derrie
Unisex
English
gift
#511
Miichael
Boy
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#512
Rolinda
Girl
Spain
famous land
#512
Daretta
Girl
American
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#513
Lional
Boy
English
lion-hearted
#513
Katalin
Girl
Hungarian
Pure
#516
Sherel
Girl
American
English
#517
Dornell
Boy
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#518
Dianah
Girl
American
Divine
#519
Erasto
Boy
Tanzania
he who is loved
#519
Gerld
Boy
American
a courageous spear
#519
Wwilliam
Boy
United Kingdom
resolute protector
#520
Cleotis
Boy
American
glory, fame
#521
Charolett
Girl
France
free man
#522
Verlinda
Girl
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
Buz
Boy
USA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#524
Teri
Girl
English
late summer
#524
Dorene
Girl
English
a gift
#525
Perriann
Girl
American
combination of Perry and Ann
#525
Tamra
Girl
American
Palmtree
#525
Vernessa
Girl
American
A combination of Vern and Vanessa
#525
Borach
Boy
Hebrew
בּוֹרָח
#526
Doty
Girl
American
English
#526
Erroll
Boy
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#528
Kennetha
Girl
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
Lyne
Girl
English
lake, waterfall
#528
Vent
Boy
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#528
Centhia
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
Lueann
Girl
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#535
Bethie
Girl
English
English
#536
Shonni
Girl
American
a gift
#537
Cinde
Girl
American
derived from Cinderella
#538
Cherrie
Girl
American
darling
#538
Greig
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#538
Paal
Boy
Netherlands
Small
#538
Thomass
Boy
English
Θωμάς
#538
Pamm
Girl
American
English
#540
Jerrae
Girl
American
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#542
Glorius
Girl
Latin
glorious
#544
Jowanna
Girl
English
God is gracious
#545
Phillippa
Girl
Greek
lover of horses
#545
Ronell
Unisex
American
Joyful song
#545
Theresann
Girl
Greek
harvest
#545
Lishia
Girl
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#547
Mando
Boy
Latin
Command, Order
#547
Noleen
Girl
Ireland
Famous, noble
#547
Ginnette
Girl
French
French
#548
Lamart
Boy
France
The son of the land
#553
Denel
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
Zendell
Boy
American
English
#555
Cissie
Girl
American
diminutive of Cecilia
#556
Than
Boy
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#558
Tammey
Girl
American
A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.
#558
Dore
Girl
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#559
Corlyn
Girl
American
English
#560
Linde
Girl
Dutch
lime tree; tender
#560
Char
Girl
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#563
Laurian
Girl
France
French
#564
Vicky
Girl
American
victory
#565
Dorelia
Girl
Greece
a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'
#566
Patra
Girl
Greece
of illustrious lineage
#566
Sharoll
Girl
English
French
#566
Bern
Boy
Germanic
bear
#571
Clif
Boy
English
cliff
#572
Duwane
Boy
American
Irish
#572
Syndee
Girl
American
from Cynthia
#578
Renette
Girl
France
reborn
#579
Varetta
Girl
American
Italian
#579
Ginni
Girl
English
pure, maiden
#581
Jocasta
Girl
Greece
Greek
#581
Kimberlyy
Girl
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#581
Stphen
Boy
Greece
crown, wreath
#582
Tamre
Girl
American
Date palm tree
#582
Doni
Unisex
American
gift from God
#584
Kimera
Girl
Japan
chimera; mythological creature
#584
Cyndia
Girl
American
Greek
#585
Shirlena
Girl
American
Bright meadow
#585
Edwardd
Boy
American
Old English
#586
Bevery
Girl
English
a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'
#587
Jjames
Boy
American
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#587
Teree
Girl
American
A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'
#587
Lenorris
Boy
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#589
Sheril
Girl
American
English
#589
Sharlayne
Girl
American
free man; strong
#590
Marikay
Girl
American
A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'
#591
Rasa
Girl
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#591
Sindi
Girl
English
English
#591
Iwan
Boy
Poland
Polish
#592
Kathren
Girl
English
pure
#594
Dorea
Girl
Greek
Gift
#595
Landel
Boy
American
English
#595
Trela
Girl
Poland
a small hook or crook
#596
Lesha
Girl
Russia
derived from 'Alyosha', diminutive form of Alexei meaning 'defender' or 'helper'
#597
Thyrome
Boy
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#597
Teren
Unisex
American
English
#600
Viv
Girl
English
Latin
#600
Develyn
Girl
American
Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'
#601
Resa
Girl
Irish
Enthusiasm
#601
Deanise
Girl
English
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#602
Lynthia
Girl
American
Noble; to shine.
#605
Edwana
Girl
Eritrea
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
Zebra
Girl
American
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#606
Cynnthia
Girl
English
Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'
#607
Antionetta
Girl
Italy
The highly praiseworthy one.
#610
Alivn
Boy
American
English
#611
Galinda
Girl
Poland
None
#611
Regniald
Boy
Norse
Norse
#611
Takeela
Girl
American
Native American
#611
Susette
Girl
France
French
#615
Chele
Girl
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#620
Gyla
Girl
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#623
Marri
Girl
English
English
#624
Denease
Girl
American
English
#625
Bonanza
Boy
Spanish
Spanish
#626
Dyke
Boy
English
dike, a bank or mound to hold back water
#626
Debrorah
Girl
Hebrew
Bee.
#627
Jil
Girl
American
a youthful person
#630
Mitchal
Boy
Hebrew
Gift from God
#630
Nilda
Girl
Spain
fighter
#630
Runda
Girl
American
query
#631
Jeffray
Boy
USA
Peaceful ruler
#632
Katheline
Girl
France
Pure
#632
Sherie
Girl
English
dear one
#632
Charlon
Girl
France
French
#634
Jery
Boy
USA
Hebrew
#635
Marsheela
Girl
American
Warlike
#637
Cee
Girl
American
The letter C
#640
Denyse
Girl
France
the one who is dedicated to God
#640
Ladonda
Girl
American
Lady
#641
Bibiano
Boy
Spanish
Spanish
#642
Marianella
Girl
Italy
little Mary
#642
Dea
Girl
Italian
goddess
#648
Renel
Unisex
American
Ruler
#648
Sylvette
Girl
France
little forest
#648
Dauphine
Girl
France
Dolphin
#650
Josine
Girl
France
French
#650
Pami
Girl
Japan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
#650
Dalerie
Girl
American
English
#651
Karenn
Girl
American
Pure
#652
Veanne
Girl
English
Hebrew
#652
Del
Boy
English
from the dell or valley
#653
Wendellyn
Girl
English
Wendy's hill
#655
Ginetta
Girl
Italy
pure, chaste
#656
Mylinda
Girl
American
Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'
#657
Gib
Boy
English
Happiness; joy
#661
Roseellen
Girl
English
rose; bright; shining light
#661
Delynn
Girl
American
from the valley
#663
Kinny
Boy
Ireland
From the headland; fair or attractive.
#663
Lorett
Girl
American
Laurel
#663
Redonda
Girl
English
Spanish
#664
Roert
Boy
England
Old German
#668
Zsolt
Boy
Hungary
Life
#668
Thearthur
Boy
American
Courageous, bear-like
#669
Malkie
Girl
Hebrew
queen
#670
Bernd
Boy
Germanic
German
#671
Valaria
Girl
Latin
Latin
#671
Cyndie
Girl
American
from Mount Kynthia
#672
Patti
Girl
American
noblewoman
#673
Terral
Boy
American
earth or land
#674
Wyvette
Girl
American
English
#676
Cindie
Girl
American
A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.
#678
Marletta
Girl
English
Little Mary
#678
Jacci
Girl
American
Supplanter
#679
Sheela
Girl
India
शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.
#679
Stanette
Girl
American
derived from 'Stanley', meaning 'stone clearing'.
#679
Vonnette
Girl
American
Free, liberate
#679
Darleane
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#683
Confesor
Boy
Spain
Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.
#686
McChael
Boy
Scottish
Hebrew
#687
Sand
Girl
American
English
#688
Tirrell
Boy
American
pulling
#691
Delite
Girl
American
English
#692
Gayann
Girl
American
English
#692
Jayetta
Girl
American
a variant of the name Jay
#692
Delfreda
Girl
American
Spanish
#693
Nanetta
Girl
Italy
graceful
#694
Sheryl
Girl
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#695
Geffory
Boy
England
Old French
#696
Mariellen
Girl
Ireland
sea of bitterness
#697
Bernalee
Girl
English
brave as a bear
#699
Lorrel
Girl
American
Derived from 'Laurel', signifying 'victory' or 'honor'
#699
Claudinette
Girl
France
French
#701
Dav
Boy
Hebrew
Beloved.
#701
Forman
Boy
England
Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.
#701
Beril
Boy
Turkey
Turkish
#702
Carmelyn
Girl
English
Garden or orchard
#703
Lurenda
Girl
American
Derived from a combination of 'lura' and 'enda', possibly referencing light and movement.
#703
Abbe
Girl
French
French
#704
Gregg
Boy
American
English
#705
Kip
Boy
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.
#705