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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strength, valor

Laurel tree or bay tree

Strong, valiant.

strange, foreign

light; shining; bright

Sword; beacon on the hill

the color brown, tawny

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

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 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'.

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 variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

steadfastness or constancy

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

Joyful and lively

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

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'.

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

sorrow, broken-hearted

Derived from 'Laurel', signifying 'victory' or 'honor'

A combination of 'Chris' and 'Ann', typically meaning 'Christ bearer'.

Garden or orchard

A unique, beautiful one

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of 'Regina', meaning 'queen'.

A modern feminine version of 'Kim', often linked to happiness and family.

Derived from the name Deirdre, which means 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.

A modern name, likely a variant of Lanette or Lani.

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

Nobleman; patrician

a form of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'

derives from 'van', meaning 'from' and related to place names.

little dark one

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

elf counsel, wise counselor

a blend of 'Terry' and 'Lynn', indicating strength and beauty

A beloved name with deep roots

Strong, healthy; from the verb 'valoir', meaning to be worth.

date palm, palm tree

Based on Clinton, town near the river

Gift or happy event

of Mars, warlike

God is gracious

A feminine variant of other names

variant of Leanne, meaning 'delicate' or 'weary'