Popular Baby Names 1960

Classic names that peaked in 1960 — now making a comeback.

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These 1960 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'.

Laurel tree or bay tree

Strong, valiant.

strange, foreign

light; shining; bright

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

beloved; affectionate.

A beloved name with deep roots

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)

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Vigilant, Watchful

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.

A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.

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 combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'

a variant of Alicia; noble

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.

diminutive of Cecilia

A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

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

From the meadow's garden

of illustrious lineage

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

From the willow tree

who is like God

a diminutive form of the name Tamara; palm tree

God is gracious

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

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

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

A beloved name with deep roots

steadfastness or constancy

mighty counselor

a small hook or crook

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Noble; to shine.

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

A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'

The highly praiseworthy one.

possibly derived from Terese or Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

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

lake, sea + beloved

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

Joyful and lively

bold and courageous

A modern blend of Gayle and Lynn.

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of 'Géraldine' meaning 'ruler with a spear'

Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'

Graceful and favor

Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.

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

rose; bright; shining light

from the valley

From the headland; fair or attractive.

The name is a variation of Tanita, which is often associated with the meaning 'fairy princess'.

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

To conquer; victorious

शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

a combination of 'Lori' and 'Lynn', meaning 'laurel' and 'lake'

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern created name, possibly influenced by 'Antoinette'.

Lyre, a stringed musical instrument.

a variant of the name Jay

sea of bitterness