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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 Girl Names 1960

149 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1960

#145
Latin
strength, valor
#167
France
rock, harmony
#241
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#461
English
English
#500
English
English
#500
France
French
#501
American
bright fame
#502
English
Pure
#502
American
beloved
#505
French
Strong, valiant.
#508
Greece
strange, foreign
#509
American
light; shining; bright
#511
English
gift
#512
Spain
famous land
#512
American
Harvester
#515
English
Sword; beacon on the hill
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#517
English
the color brown, tawny
#519
American
Divine
#520
Germanic
Free woman
#522
France
free man
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#523
Indian
beloved; affectionate.
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
English
late summer
#525
Italy
Grace
#525
American
combination of Perry and Ann
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
American
Palmtree
#525
American
A combination of Vern and Vanessa
#526
American
English
#526
USA
English
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
American
twin
#530
American
little dawn
#530
Scotland
famous power
#531
American
Victorious one
#532
American
Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)
#535
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#536
English
English
#536
France
supplanter
#537
American
a gift
#540
American
English
#541
American
A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.
#542
American
Jerrae does not have a defined meaning in traditional contexts and may be considered a modern invention or variation of
#545
English
God is gracious
#545
Greek
lover of horses
#547
France
A combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#547
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#548
French
French
#554
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
American
A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#556
American
diminutive of Cecilia
#558
USA
little plain
#558
American
A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.
#560
American
English
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#565
American
From the meadow's garden
#566
Greece
of illustrious lineage
#568
France
Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.
#574
American
pledged to God
#575
English
Supplanter
#577
English
a diminutive form of the name Tamara; palm tree
#578
France
God is gracious
#579
France
reborn
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#582
American
Date palm tree
#587
English
a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'
#587
American
A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'
#589
French
delightful
#589
American
French
#591
American
A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'
#591
English
English
#594
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#595
England
steadfastness or constancy
#596
English
English
#596
Poland
a small hook or crook
#597
Russia
derived from 'Alyosha', diminutive form of Alexei meaning 'defender' or 'helper'
#598
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#600
English
Latin
#602
English
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#605
American
Noble; to shine.
#605
Estonia
A form of the name Tamara, meaning 'date palm'
#609
American
A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'
#610
Italy
The highly praiseworthy one.
#610
American
Irish
#610
Japan
Japanese
#611
Poland
None
#612
Irish
Sorrowful
#614
Irish
Irish
#615
American
possibly derived from Terese or Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#619
Germanic
spear ruler
#620
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#622
American
lake, sea + beloved
#624
American
English
#627
Hebrew
Bee.
#627
USA
Joyful and lively
#630
American
A modern blend of Gayle and Lynn.
#631
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#631
American
query
#634
France
French
#634
French
a variant of 'Géraldine' meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#636
American
English
#636
American
Joyful
#638
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#644
American
Graceful and favor
#644
Irish
Beloved
#646
American
Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.
#648
American
Ruler
#648
France
little forest
#650
France
Dolphin
#650
France
French
#650
Japan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
#651
American
English
#652
American
dear one
#655
English
Wendy's hill
#656
Italy
pure, chaste
#656
American
English
#658
English
English
#661
English
rose; bright; shining light
#662
South Africa
Tswana
#663
American
from the valley
#664
English
Spanish
#670
Hebrew
queen
#671
Latin
Latin
#673
American
noblewoman
#674
American
earth or land
#675
American
The name is a variation of Tanita, which is often associated with the meaning 'fairy princess'.
#676
American
A combination of the names 'Geri' and 'Lynn'.
#677
India
To conquer; victorious
#678
Indonesia
story
#678
Japan
charming
#679
India
शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.
#680
American
From a surname, often related to fortune or risk
#682
English
a combination of 'Lori' and 'Lynn', meaning 'laurel' and 'lake'
#683
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#684
American
English
#686
American
A modern created name, possibly influenced by 'Antoinette'.
#688
Latin
Lyre, a stringed musical instrument.
#688
American
English
#690
Spanish
Alive
#692
American
English
#692
American
English
#692
American
a variant of the name Jay
#692
English
English
#693
Italy
little beauty
#694
Italy
graceful
#697
Ireland
sea of bitterness
#698
Ireland
sorrow, broken-hearted