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  1. Popular Boy Names 1961

Classic names that peaked in 1961 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1961

  • 1,816 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1961
  • 1,390 girl names and 640 boy names are associated with 1961
  • Names from 1961 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963

Popular Boy Names 1961

70 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1961

#27
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#145
Latin
strength, valor
#167
France
rock, harmony
#187
American
handsome
#211
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#241
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#461
English
English
#500
English
English
#502
American
beloved
#510
Ireland
Irish
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
English
gift
#512
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#513
English
lion-hearted
#515
Mexico
small or little
#518
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#524
English
late summer
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
American
Palmtree
#526
Hebrew
בּוֹרָח
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#528
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#529
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#530
Scotland
famous power
#534
Ireland
Irish
#536
France
supplanter
#547
Latin
Command, Order
#549
American
thorn bush
#555
American
English
#561
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#564
American
English
#571
American
From the willow tree
#572
English
cliff
#572
American
Irish
#575
English
Supplanter
#577
Hebrew
who is like God
#582
Greece
crown, wreath
#586
American
Old English
#589
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#596
English
mighty counselor
#598
Spanish
The lord.
#603
England
Army ruler
#610
Japan
Japanese
#611
Hebrew
Hebrew
#611
Norse
Norse
#621
Spanish
grace; favor
#626
Spanish
Spanish
#629
Spain
bold and courageous
#630
Hebrew
Gift from God
#633
American
House of council
#634
American
English
#634
Spain
brave ruler
#635
USA
Hebrew
#638
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#642
Spanish
Spanish
#648
American
Ruler
#653
Spanish
Spanish
#656
American
English
#658
American
Dear one
#659
English
Old English
#659
American
English
#661
English
Happiness; joy
#668
England
Old German
#668
Hungary
Life
#669
English
Old English
#671
Germanic
German
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#680
American
From a surname, often related to fortune or risk