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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Laurel tree or bay tree

Strong, valiant.

fame; bright; radiant

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

God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie

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

A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower

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.

A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.

A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.

From the meadow's garden

Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

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'.

Fair, alive or lake

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'

A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

Slavic countries

Harvester, Reaper

American English

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.

from the land of the Latins

A play or a game; often implies something done for show or pretense

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

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

A combination of 'Beth' meaning house and 'Anne' meaning grace.

Graceful and favor

Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.

little brown one

bread roll; little bread

God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)

a feminine form of Clifton, which means 'town near a cliff'

rose; bright; shining light

Derived from a feminine form of 'Jode', meaning 'Jehovah has been gracious'

from the meadow

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

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.

sorrow, broken-hearted

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

A unique, beautiful one

follower of Demeter

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of Ladan, meaning 'the one from the meadow'

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.

a form of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'

Variant of Jane; God is gracious.

Desired, wished for

a name meaning 'to laugh'

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

Grace; a combination of Anna and Mary.