Popular Names 1959 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1959

1,759 baby names that were most popular around 1959 — 1,315 girl names and 660 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1959

Classic names that peaked in 1959 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1959

  • 1,759 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1959
  • 1,315 girl names and 660 boy names are associated with 1959
  • Names from 1959 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961

Popular Boy Names 1959

77 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1959

#27
David
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#145
Valerie
Latin
strength, valor
#211
Timothy
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#461
Troy
English
English
#500
Andy
English
English
#503
Darryel
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#510
Kinney
Ireland
Irish
#511
Derrie
English
gift
#512
Miichael
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#513
Lional
English
lion-hearted
#518
Dornell
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#520
Wwilliam
United Kingdom
resolute protector
#521
Cleotis
American
glory, fame
#524
Buz
USA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#524
Teri
English
late summer
#525
Shari
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Tamra
American
Palmtree
#526
Borach
Hebrew
בּוֹרָח
#527
Carlus
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
Erroll
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#528
Lyne
English
lake, waterfall
#528
Vent
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#536
Jacqueline
France
supplanter
#538
Greig
Scotland
Scottish
#538
Paal
Netherlands
Small
#538
Thomass
English
Θωμάς
#547
Mando
Latin
Command, Order
#549
Theran
American
thorn bush
#555
Zendell
American
English
#559
Dore
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#561
Rondall
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#564
Mackel
American
English
#565
Vicky
American
victory
#571
Bern
Germanic
bear
#571
Delwayne
American
From the willow tree
#572
Clif
English
cliff
#572
Duwane
American
Irish
#575
Jacki
English
Supplanter
#582
Stphen
Greece
crown, wreath
#584
Doni
American
gift from God
#586
Edwardd
American
Old English
#587
Jjames
American
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#589
Lenorris
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#592
Iwan
Poland
Polish
#595
Landel
American
English
#597
Thyrome
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#600
Teren
American
English
#603
Herry
England
Army ruler
#610
Toki
Japan
Japanese
#611
Alivn
American
English
#611
Regniald
Norse
Norse
#626
Bonanza
Spanish
Spanish
#626
Dyke
English
dike, a bank or mound to hold back water
#629
Baudilio
Spain
bold and courageous
#630
Mitchal
Hebrew
Gift from God
#632
Jeffray
USA
Peaceful ruler
#635
Jery
USA
Hebrew
#642
Bibiano
Spanish
Spanish
#648
Dea
Italian
goddess
#648
Renel
American
Ruler
#658
Darayl
American
Dear one
#661
Gib
English
Happiness; joy
#663
Delynn
American
from the valley
#663
Kinny
Ireland
From the headland; fair or attractive.
#668
Roert
England
Old German
#668
Zsolt
Hungary
Life
#669
Dwright
English
Old English
#671
Bernd
Germanic
German
#673
Patti
American
noblewoman
#674
Terral
American
earth or land
#680
Gamble
American
From a surname, often related to fortune or risk
#687
McChael
Scottish
Hebrew
#692
Velvet
English
English
#695
Edroy
American
Wealthy ruler
#695
Sheryl
American
A diminutive form of the name Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.
#696
Geffory
England
Old French
#701
Dav
Hebrew
Beloved.

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