Popular Baby Names 1961

Classic names that peaked in 1961 — now making a comeback.

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These 1961 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?

small or little

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

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

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

mighty counselor

bold and courageous

House of council

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

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.

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

From the Forest

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

watchful; vigilant

herdsman or cowherd

Bearer of Christ

A feminine variant of other names

Short form of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'

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

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

Dear one; beloved

Rule or spear ruler

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

Rocky outcrop; cliff.

exalted, appointed by God

serious or determined

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

from the river,

watchful; vigilant

Strong or healthy

A beloved name with deep roots

Dear one, beloved

Follower of Demeter

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

Derived from 'Dane', meaning 'from Denmark'.

Ruler's advisor

A variant of 'Malin', meaning 'little warrior' or 'sailor'

a surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or geographical feature

A beloved name with deep roots

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

The Lord is God

Serious, earnest

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

handsome; born of fire

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

דָּוִד (Dāvid), meaning 'beloved'.

A small hill or ridge.

Derived from Maurice

Lynel is thought to be a combination of names like 'Lynn' and 'Belle', often interpreted as 'lake' or 'waterfall'.

Derived from the surname, originally meaning from the place of the oak.

a variant of 'Gerón', meaning 'spear ruler'

a form of 'Deilwen', meaning 'beautiful or fair', derived from 'del' (fair) and 'wyn' (blessed or pure)

Brave as a lion