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.

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דָּוִד - 'Beloved'

From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.

Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.

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

Who is like God?

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

he who is loved

a courageous spear

resolute protector

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

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

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'.

little dark one

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

From the Forest

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

FROM 'Fionnaghal', meaning 'the fair-haired one'

a variant of Boris, often interpreted as 'wolf' or 'to fight'.

Ruler's counselor

Rule or spear ruler

A modern invention or variation, possibly related to 'Radel' or 'Radley', referring to 'the red meadow'.

from the meadow or from the field

River of Knowledge

The ruler's gift.

from the river,

a person who is cheerful and optimistic

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

Derived from 'Dane', meaning 'from Denmark'.

Ruler's advisor

From the mountain top

Who is like God?

Counselor or advisor

Notable, distinguished

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive form of Maurice, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

Bearer of Christ

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

A meaningful name with English roots

Variations of the name Tiberius, which means 'of the Tiber River'.

Supernatural beings

the one who brings fortune

From the clay brook

Peaceful pledge

Vigilant, watchful

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

From the land of the leeks

אֵפְרַיִם

God is gracious

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'

Derived from the surname, originally meaning from the place of the oak.

pure; keeper of the keys; light

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