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Classic names that peaked in 1963 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1963

  • 1,873 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1963
  • 1,464 girl names and 622 boy names are associated with 1963
  • Names from 1963 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965

Popular Girl Names 1963

163 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1963

#167
France
rock, harmony
#241
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#461
English
English
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#500
France
French
#501
American
derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure
#501
American
bright fame
#502
American
beloved
#507
Ireland
fame; bright; radiant
#509
American
light; shining; bright
#510
Latin
Latin
#511
Italian
free man
#511
Spanish
Little frog
#512
American
Harvester
#515
English
Sword; beacon on the hill
#516
American
English
#517
English
the color brown, tawny
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#519
Spain
noble or kind
#519
American
English
#520
Latvian
day
#520
Germanic
Free woman
#521
Serbia
a type of grain or corn
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#523
Indian
beloved; affectionate.
#523
American
English
#525
Italy
Grace
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Spanish
Noble
#526
USA
English
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#527
Greece
Greek
#528
American
twin
#529
France
little gray one
#529
French
God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie
#530
American
little dawn
#530
Scotland
famous power
#530
English
Latin
#531
American
Victorious one
#532
Greek
a name that is often associated with 'a light' or 'a burning one'.
#532
American
Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)
#535
American
blessed
#536
France
supplanter
#539
Latin
Latin
#540
American
Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
#541
American
A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.
#542
Ireland
Sorrowful, wailing
#542
American
derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#544
American
A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower
#544
English
gift of God
#545
American
English
#546
France
grace
#547
France
A combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#548
Spanish
Spanish
#551
English
From the laurel tree
#554
Italy
Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.
#555
American
A variation of the name Carla, which means 'free man' in Germanic languages.
#555
American
A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#556
American
Latin
#558
USA
little plain
#559
Latin
mistress
#565
American
From the meadow's garden
#567
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#568
France
Audette is a diminutive of 'Audrey', which means 'noble strength'.
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#570
Unknown
A form of love or beauty
#574
American
pledged to God
#575
English
Supplanter
#577
English
a diminutive form of the name Tamara; palm tree
#578
France
God is gracious
#578
American
a variant of Michelle
#580
American
A modern form of Desiree, meaning 'desired'.
#582
Wales
Fair, alive or lake
#583
American
Who is like God?
#585
American
A modern, blended name; possibly combining 'La' with 'Deanna'.
#589
Norway
The blessed one
#589
French
delightful
#589
American
French
#590
American
A variation of the name 'Shelly', often related to the sea.
#591
Latin
Maiden; pure; virgin
#594
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#595
England
steadfastness or constancy
#596
English
English
#597
English
Italian
#598
USA
English
#598
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#600
American
American English
#604
Czech Republic
defender, warrior
#605
Estonia
A form of the name Tamara, meaning 'date palm'
#609
American
A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'
#610
American
Irish
#610
Japan
Japanese
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
Greek
Christos
#612
Irish
Sorrowful
#612
American
English
#613
Slavic countries
Harvester, Reaper
#614
Irish
Irish
#615
American
American English
#615
American
possibly derived from Terese or Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#617
USA
Derived from the name Teresa, often associated with the meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.
#619
Germanic
spear ruler
#620
American
A variation of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#621
Spanish
grace; favor
#622
American
lake, sea + beloved
#624
American
English
#626
France
A kind of flower; a type of flower known for its bright, colorful blooms.
#627
USA
Joyful and lively
#628
American
A variant of the name Lauren, derived from the Latin 'laurus', which means 'laurel'.
#630
American
English
#630
American
A modern blend of Gayle and Lynn.
#630
American
Wonder / miracle
#631
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#634
French
a variant of 'Géraldine' meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#635
American
God is gracious
#635
American
The place where the water comes.
#636
American
Flaming torch
#636
American
English
#636
American
Joyful
#636
Romania
from the land of the Latins
#638
American
A play or a game; often implies something done for show or pretense
#638
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#638
American
Derived from 'Mary' and 'Sue', meaning 'beloved' and 'lily' respectively.
#640
American
A combination of 'Beth' meaning house and 'Anne' meaning grace.
#641
American
English
#644
American
Graceful and favor
#644
Irish
Beloved
#646
American
Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.
#647
Japan
small
#647
American
Date palm
#648
American
English
#648
American
Derived from Timothy, meaning ‘honoring God’.
#650
American
English
#650
Ireland
little brown one
#650
Latin
A variation of Rhonda, associated with 'great queen' or 'goddess-like'
#651
USA
Greek
#651
Mexico
bread roll; little bread
#652
American
dear one
#654
Turkey
Turkish
#655
American
God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)
#655
English
little will, resolute protector
#656
France
the French woman
#656
American
English
#658
English
English
#661
American
a feminine form of Clifton, which means 'town near a cliff'
#662
South Africa
Tswana
#663
American
Derived from a feminine form of 'Jode', meaning 'Jehovah has been gracious'
#666
France
victorious, people of victory
#667
Peru
Young girl
#668
English
from the meadow
#668
USA
triple, threefold
#669
English
daughter of May
#672
American
Derived from the name Vonda, often used as a creative variation
#673
Irish
descendant of the warrior,
#674
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#674
France
Bright fame
#675
French
French
#675
American
The name is a variation of Tanita, which is often associated with the meaning 'fairy princess'.
#676
American
English
#676
American
A combination of the names 'Geri' and 'Lynn'.
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#677
India
To conquer; victorious
#678
American
girl, young woman

Popular Boy Names 1963

59 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1963

#167
France
rock, harmony
#187
American
handsome
#224
Ireland
Latin
#241
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#461
English
English
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#502
American
beloved
#510
Ireland
Irish
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
Italian
free man
#515
Mexico
small or little
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#529
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#530
Scotland
famous power
#534
Ireland
Irish
#536
France
supplanter
#537
Latvia
Latvian
#545
American
English
#549
American
thorn bush
#561
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#563
Scotland
Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'
#564
American
English
#567
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#571
American
From the willow tree
#575
English
Supplanter
#577
Hebrew
who is like God
#580
India
lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven
#584
England
counsel power
#592
English
English
#596
English
mighty counselor
#598
Spanish
The lord.
#603
England
Army ruler
#607
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#610
Germanic
wise protector
#610
Japan
Japanese
#611
Hebrew
Hebrew
#612
Greek
Christos
#621
Spanish
grace; favor
#629
Spain
bold and courageous
#633
American
House of council
#634
American
English
#634
Spain
brave ruler
#638
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#638
American
Thunder Ruler
#651
French
Signifiant 'je'
#653
Spanish
Spanish
#656
France
the French woman
#656
American
English
#658
American
Dear one
#659
English
Old English
#659
American
English
#669
English
Old English
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#678
American
girl, young woman

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