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Classic names that peaked in 1958 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1958

  • 1,730 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1958
  • 1,302 girl names and 651 boy names are associated with 1958
  • Names from 1958 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960

Popular Girl Names 1958

148 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1958

#145
Latin
strength, valor
#500
English
English
#502
English
Pure
#503
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
French
Strong, valiant.
#508
Greece
strange, foreign
#511
English
gift
#512
Spain
famous land
#513
American
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#517
American
English
#519
American
Divine
#522
France
free man
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
English
late summer
#525
English
a gift
#525
American
combination of Perry and Ann
#525
American
Palmtree
#525
American
A combination of Vern and Vanessa
#526
American
English
#528
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#536
English
English
#537
American
a gift
#538
American
derived from Cinderella
#538
American
darling
#540
American
English
#542
American
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#544
Latin
glorious
#545
English
God is gracious
#545
Greek
lover of horses
#545
American
Joyful song
#545
Greek
harvest
#547
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#547
Ireland
Famous, noble
#548
French
French
#554
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
American
diminutive of Cecilia
#558
American
A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.
#559
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#560
American
English
#560
Dutch
lime tree; tender
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#564
France
French
#565
American
victory
#566
Greece
a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'
#566
Greece
of illustrious lineage
#566
English
French
#578
American
from Cynthia
#579
France
reborn
#579
American
Italian
#581
English
pure, maiden
#581
Greece
Greek
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#582
American
Date palm tree
#584
American
gift from God
#584
Japan
chimera; mythological creature
#585
American
Greek
#585
American
Bright meadow
#587
English
a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'
#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
#596
Poland
a small hook or crook
#597
Russia
derived from 'Alyosha', diminutive form of Alexei meaning 'defender' or 'helper'
#600
American
English
#600
English
Latin
#601
American
Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'
#601
Irish
Enthusiasm
#602
English
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#605
American
Noble; to shine.
#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'
#610
Italy
The highly praiseworthy one.
#611
Poland
None
#611
American
Native American
#615
France
French
#620
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#623
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#624
English
English
#625
American
English
#627
Hebrew
Bee.
#630
American
a youthful person
#630
Spain
fighter
#631
American
query
#632
English
dear one
#634
France
French
#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
#648
American
Ruler
#648
France
little forest
#650
France
Dolphin
#650
France
French
#650
Japan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
#651
American
English
#652
American
Pure
#652
English
Hebrew
#653
English
from the dell or valley
#655
English
Wendy's hill
#656
Italy
pure, chaste
#657
American
Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'
#661
English
rose; bright; shining light
#663
American
from the valley
#663
American
Laurel
#664
English
Spanish
#670
Hebrew
queen
#671
Latin
Latin
#672
American
from Mount Kynthia
#673
American
noblewoman
#674
American
earth or land
#676
American
English
#678
American
A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.
#678
English
Little Mary
#679
American
Supplanter
#679
India
शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.
#679
American
derived from 'Stanley', meaning 'stone clearing'.
#679
American
Free, liberate
#683
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#688
American
English
#691
American
pulling
#692
American
English
#692
American
English
#692
American
a variant of the name Jay
#693
American
Spanish
#694
Italy
graceful
#695
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#697
Ireland
sea of bitterness
#699
English
brave as a bear
#699
American
Derived from 'Laurel', signifying 'victory' or 'honor'
#701
France
French
#703
English
Garden or orchard
#703
American
Derived from a combination of 'lura' and 'enda', possibly referencing light and movement.
#704
French
French
#705
American
English
#705
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.
#705
American
A beloved name with deep roots

Popular Boy Names 1958

75 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1958

#27
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#145
Latin
strength, valor
#211
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#500
English
English
#502
Greece
Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.
#503
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#511
English
gift
#512
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#513
English
lion-hearted
#518
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#519
Tanzania
he who is loved
#519
American
a courageous spear
#520
United Kingdom
resolute protector
#521
American
glory, fame
#524
USA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#524
English
late summer
#525
American
Palmtree
#526
Hebrew
בּוֹרָח
#528
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#528
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#538
Scotland
Scottish
#538
Netherlands
Small
#538
English
Θωμάς
#545
American
Joyful song
#547
Latin
Command, Order
#553
France
The son of the land
#555
American
English
#558
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#559
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#565
American
victory
#571
Germanic
bear
#572
English
cliff
#572
American
Irish
#582
Greece
crown, wreath
#584
American
gift from God
#586
American
Old English
#587
American
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#589
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#589
American
English
#591
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#592
Poland
Polish
#595
American
English
#597
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#600
American
English
#611
American
English
#611
Norse
Norse
#626
Spanish
Spanish
#626
English
dike, a bank or mound to hold back water
#630
Hebrew
Gift from God
#632
USA
Peaceful ruler
#635
USA
Hebrew
#642
Spanish
Spanish
#648
Italian
goddess
#648
American
Ruler
#653
English
from the dell or valley
#661
English
Happiness; joy
#663
American
from the valley
#663
Ireland
From the headland; fair or attractive.
#668
England
Old German
#668
Hungary
Life
#669
American
Courageous, bear-like
#671
Germanic
German
#673
American
noblewoman
#674
American
earth or land
#686
Spain
Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.
#687
Scottish
Hebrew
#691
American
pulling
#695
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#696
England
Old French
#701
Hebrew
Beloved.
#701
England
Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.
#702
Turkey
Turkish
#705
American
English
#705
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.

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