Popular Baby Names 1962

Classic names that peaked in 1962 — now making a comeback.

200 names1450 girl558 boy

These 1962 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

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'

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Vigilant, Watchful

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

From the willow tree

who is like God

lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven

mighty counselor

bold and courageous

House of council

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

From the pointed hill.

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.

Derived from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth'.

From the Forest

watchful; vigilant

herdsman or cowherd

meaning unknown; often used in religious contexts

Bearer of Christ

A beloved name with deep roots

A feminine variant of other names

Short form of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'

A beloved name with deep roots

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

朝阳 (zhāoyáng) - rising sun

Strong or healthy

A beloved name with deep roots

A surname derived from the given name Michael, which means 'who is like God'.

Dear one, beloved

Descendant of the warrior

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

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

resolute or brave

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

The Lord is God

Serious, earnest

From the land of the leeks

Derived from the ancient name Dena, meaning 'God is my judge'

God is gracious

Derived from the name Orville, meaning 'gold town'.

Sheltered, from the one who protects

The one who remembers

from the dry valley

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'

best, excellent, the best man

A variant of 'Franek', meaning 'free man'