Popular Baby Names 1959

Classic names that peaked in 1959 — now making a comeback.

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These 1959 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'

strength, valor

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

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

Strong, valiant.

strange, foreign

light; shining; bright

Who is like God?

Sword; beacon on the hill

the color brown, tawny

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

resolute protector

beloved; affectionate.

A beloved name with deep roots

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

combination of Perry and Ann

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of Vern and Vanessa

Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

lake, waterfall

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)

A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.

derived from Cinderella

Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of

God is gracious

lover of horses

a variant of Alicia; noble

A beloved name with deep roots

diminutive of Cecilia

A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.

lime tree; tender

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.

of illustrious lineage

Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.

From the willow tree

God is gracious

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

chimera; mythological creature

a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'

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

A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

free man; strong

A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'

steadfastness or constancy

a small hook or crook

derived from 'Alyosha', diminutive form of Alexei meaning 'defender' or 'helper'

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

Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'

A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

Noble; to shine.

A form of the name Tamara, meaning 'date palm'

An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.

Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'

A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'

The highly praiseworthy one.

A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

Joyful and lively

bold and courageous

a youthful person

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

Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'

rose; bright; shining light

from the valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

from Mount Kynthia

A combination of the names 'Geri' and 'Lynn'.

To conquer; victorious

A diminutive of Cinderella, meaning little ashes.

शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.

derived from 'Stanley', meaning 'stone clearing'.

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of the name Jay

A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.

sea of bitterness

sorrow, broken-hearted

brave as a bear

Derived from 'Laurel', signifying 'victory' or 'honor'