Popular Names 1960 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1960

1,808 baby names that were most popular around 1960 — 1,354 girl names and 675 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1960

Classic names that peaked in 1960 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1960

  • 1,808 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1960
  • 1,354 girl names and 675 boy names are associated with 1960
  • Names from 1960 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962

Popular Boy Names 1960

75 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1960

#27
David
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#145
Valerie
Latin
strength, valor
#167
Alan
France
rock, harmony
#211
Timothy
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#241
Daphne
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#461
Troy
English
English
#500
Andy
English
English
#502
Sherrie
American
beloved
#510
Kinney
Ireland
Irish
#510
Michieal
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
#522
Lavoris
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#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
Vent
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#529
Gregory
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#530
Roderick
Scotland
famous power
#536
Jacqueline
France
supplanter
#538
Paal
Netherlands
Small
#547
Mando
Latin
Command, Order
#549
Theran
American
thorn bush
#555
Zendell
American
English
#561
Rondall
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#564
Mackel
American
English
#571
Bern
Germanic
bear
#571
Delwayne
American
From the willow tree
#572
Clif
English
cliff
#572
Duwane
American
Irish
#575
Jacki
English
Supplanter
#577
Mihael
Hebrew
who is like God
#582
Stphen
Greece
crown, wreath
#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
#596
Ronn
English
mighty counselor
#598
Elcid
Spanish
The lord.
#603
Herry
England
Army ruler
#610
Toki
Japan
Japanese
#611
Alivn
American
English
#611
Daved
Hebrew
Hebrew
#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
#634
Ricard
Spain
brave ruler
#635
Jery
USA
Hebrew
#638
Lesa
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#642
Bibiano
Spanish
Spanish
#648
Renel
American
Ruler
#656
Mikki
American
English
#658
Darayl
American
Dear one
#659
Randale
English
Old English
#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
#692
Velvet
English
English
#695
Edroy
American
Wealthy ruler
#696
Geffory
England
Old French

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