Popular Baby Names 1961

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

200 names1388 girl572 boy

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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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.

combination of Perry and Ann

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of Vern and Vanessa

little gray one

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.

Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.

A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.

Sorrowful, wailing

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

From the laurel tree

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 form of love or beauty

a diminutive form of the name Tamara; palm tree

God is gracious

A modern form of Desiree, meaning 'desired'.

Who is like God?

a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'

A variation of the name 'Shelly', often related to the sea.

Maiden; pure; virgin

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

Noble; to shine.

A form of the name Tamara, meaning 'date palm'

A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'

Slavic countries

Harvester, Reaper

possibly derived from Terese or Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

Derived from the name Teresa, often associated with the meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.

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.

Wonder / miracle

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of 'Géraldine' meaning 'ruler with a spear'

The place where the water comes.

Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'

Derived from 'Mary' and 'Sue', meaning 'beloved' and 'lily' respectively.

Graceful and favor

Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.

A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.

God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)

rose; bright; shining light

triple, threefold

Derived from the name Vonda, often used as a creative variation

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

Advisor, counsel

शील - meaning 'conduct' or 'character'.

a combination of 'Lori' and 'Lynn', meaning 'laurel' and 'lake'

A combination of 'Dee' and 'Ann', often interpreted as 'Divine' and 'Grace'.

A modern created name, possibly influenced by 'Antoinette'.

Lyre, a stringed musical instrument.

a variant of the name Jay

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

follower of Demeter

A beloved name with deep roots

modern invented name

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.

Variant of Jane; God is gracious.

Desired, wished for

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

A combination of 'Toni' and 'Ann', often interpreted as 'priceless' or 'the praise'.

Grace; a combination of Anna and Mary.

Possibly derived from the name Delilah, meaning 'delicate or weak'

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