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'

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

resolute protector

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

Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

From the willow tree

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

bold and courageous

From the headland; fair or attractive.

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.

Variant of Dwayne, meaning 'dark or swarthy'

From the Old Norse 'kraki', meaning 'crow' or 'raven'

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'.

watchful; vigilant

Bearer of Christ

From the place of the thorns

Resolute protector

a variant of Craig, meaning 'rock' or 'cliff'

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

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

Rule or spear ruler

from the meadow or from the field

Rocky outcrop; cliff.

The ruler's gift.

from the river,

watchful; vigilant

a person who is cheerful and optimistic

Strong or healthy

derived from Hermann, meaning 'warrior' or 'army man'

Bitter, a variant of the name Everard

A name created from the surname 'Von', which often indicates nobility, and 'Zell', meaning a small village or settlement

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

Who is like God?

Counselor or advisor

the place of many waters

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

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

Derived from the name Orville, meaning 'gold town'.

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

Sheltered, from the one who protects

The one who remembers

short form of names such as Tallulah or Talia, meaning 'heaven' or 'dew from God'

handsome; born of fire

Watchman; guard

A small hill or ridge.