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'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Who is like God?

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

Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Vigilant, Watchful

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

From the willow tree

who is like God

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

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

mighty counselor

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'

A unique spelling variation of 'Lavon', which is derived from 'Lavonne', meaning 'the boy' in Hebrew.

little dark one

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

From the Forest

an Anglicized form of Gerald, meaning ruler with a spear

derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.

watchful; vigilant

Bearer of Christ

From the place of the thorns

Resolute protector

A feminine variant of other names

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

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

Dear one; beloved

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

Rule or spear ruler

Dace, possibly a variant of 'Dacey', which in Irish means 'from the thorny place'.

Rocky outcrop; cliff.

From the old English surname meaning 'from the Dandridge estate'.

from the river,

watchful; vigilant

Strong or healthy

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

a bird known for its grace and beauty

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'.

The Lord will add

A mythical hero or one with a strong outlook

Supernatural beings

the one who brings fortune

From the clay brook

Vigilant, watchful

The Lord is God

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.

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 form of the name Margarito, which is derived from Margarita, meaning 'pearl'.