Popular Baby Names 1963

Classic names that peaked in 1963 — now making a comeback.

200 names1466 girl571 boy

These 1963 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

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

fame; bright; radiant

light; shining; bright

Sword; beacon on the hill

the color brown, tawny

Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.

a type of grain or corn

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

beloved; affectionate.

A beloved name with deep roots

little gray one

God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie

a name that is often associated with 'a light' or 'a burning one'.

Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)

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

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

Sorrowful, wailing

derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower

A combination of 'Antoine' and 'Antoinette', meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'

From the laurel tree

Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.

A variation of the name Carla, which means 'free man' in Germanic languages.

A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.

From the meadow's garden

A beloved name with deep roots

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 variant of Michelle

A modern form of Desiree, meaning 'desired'.

Fair, alive or lake

Who is like God?

A modern, blended name; possibly combining 'La' with 'Deanna'.

The blessed one

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

Maiden; pure; virgin

A beloved name with deep roots

steadfastness or constancy

A beloved name with deep roots

American English

defender, warrior

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

A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'

A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

who is like God

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 variation of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

lake, sea + beloved

A kind of flower; a type of flower known for its bright, colorful blooms.

Joyful and lively

A variant of the name Lauren, derived from the Latin 'laurus', which means 'laurel'.

A modern blend of Gayle and Lynn.

Wonder / miracle

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God is gracious

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'.

Derived from Timothy, meaning ‘honoring God’.

little brown one

A variation of Rhonda, associated with 'great queen' or 'goddess-like'

bread roll; little bread

God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)

little will, resolute protector

the French woman

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

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

victorious, people of victory

from the meadow

triple, threefold

daughter of May

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

descendant of the warrior,

A beloved name with deep roots

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

girl, young woman

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

keeper of the horses

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

Bee; a leader or warrior

Derived from the name Deirdre, which means 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.

A unique spelling variation of 'Lavon', which is derived from 'Lavonne', meaning 'the boy' in Hebrew.

Variant of Jane; God is gracious.

Desired, wished for

a name meaning 'to laugh'