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Classic names that peaked in 1965 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1965

  • 1,984 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1965
  • 1,566 girl names and 657 boy names are associated with 1965
  • Names from 1965 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967

Popular Girl Names 1965

167 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1965

#174
Greek↑ Rising
lord
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#222
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Rising
queen
#442
France↑ Rising
a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#501
American
derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure
#503
English
moonlight
#503
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#505
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#506
American
English
#507
Ireland
fame; bright; radiant
#510
Latin
Latin
#511
Italian
free man
#511
Spanish
Little frog
#512
English
English
#516
American
English
#517
France
Little Mill
#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
#521
Serbia
a type of grain or corn
#522
Spain
Niece
#523
American
English
#525
American
English
#526
Spanish
Noble
#527
American
Irish
#527
Greece
Greek
#528
Ireland
Gael
#529
American
world ruler
#529
France
little gray one
#529
French
God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie
#530
English
Latin
#531
USA
variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#532
American
English
#532
Greek
a name that is often associated with 'a light' or 'a burning one'.
#535
American
blessed
#538
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'
#538
American
English
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Latin
Latin
#540
American
Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
#540
India
Sanskrit
#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
Defender
#545
American
English
#546
France
grace
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
Spanish
Spanish
#551
English
From the laurel tree
#551
Turkish
Turkish
#554
American
belonging to the god of the sea
#554
East Africa
To flourish or grow
#554
English
Latin
#554
Italy
Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.
#555
American
A variation of the name Carla, which means 'free man' in Germanic languages.
#556
American
Latin
#559
Latin
mistress
#559
English
three
#562
Dutch
light, bright, shining
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#566
American
the one who is gracious
#567
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#570
Unknown
A form of love or beauty
#570
Sweden
Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.
#572
American
A variant of the name 'Agena', potentially deriving from the Latin for 'young' or 'little'.
#575
Croatia
defender of mankind
#576
Denmark
Light
#578
American
a variant of Michelle
#579
France
Latin
#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'.
#585
English
who is like God
#587
American
Greek
#589
Norway
The blessed one
#590
American
A variation of the name 'Shelly', often related to the sea.
#591
Latin
Maiden; pure; virgin
#593
American
French
#597
English
Italian
#598
USA
English
#600
American
American English
#602
American
English
#604
Czech Republic
defender, warrior
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
Greek
Christos
#612
American
English
#613
Slavic countries
Harvester, Reaper
#615
American
American English
#617
USA
Derived from the name Teresa, often associated with the meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.
#620
American
A variation of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#621
Spanish
grace; favor
#626
France
A kind of flower; a type of flower known for its bright, colorful blooms.
#626
American
A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish color.
#626
English
a type of fabric
#628
American
A variant of the name Lauren, derived from the Latin 'laurus', which means 'laurel'.
#630
American
English
#630
American
Wonder / miracle
#631
Spanish
combination of Maria and Graciela
#631
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#635
American
God is gracious
#635
American
The place where the water comes.
#636
American
Flaming torch
#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 from 'Mary' and 'Sue', meaning 'beloved' and 'lily' respectively.
#638
American
a short form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
#640
American
A combination of 'Beth' meaning house and 'Anne' meaning grace.
#641
American
English
#643
American
English
#644
American
Variant of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#644
American
Spanish
#646
American
A combination of 'Jill' and 'Ann', often associated with youthful and cheerful qualities.
#647
Japan
small
#647
American
Date palm
#648
American
English
#648
American
Derived from Timothy, meaning ‘honoring God’.
#649
Spanish
Violet flower
#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
#653
English
a theatrical exhibition
#654
Turkey
Turkish
#655
American
God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)
#655
English
Laura, meaning laurel or bay tree
#655
English
little will, resolute protector
#656
France
the French woman
#661
American
a feminine form of Clifton, which means 'town near a cliff'
#663
American
Derived from the name Phoebe, meaning 'radiant' or 'bright'
#663
American
Derived from a feminine form of 'Jode', meaning 'Jehovah has been gracious'
#663
American
English
#663
American
A variant of the name Siobhan, meaning 'God is gracious'
#664
Spain
little rose
#664
Serbia
crown, royalty
#666
France
victorious, people of victory
#667
Peru
Young girl
#668
English
from the meadow
#668
USA
triple, threefold
#669
Italy
Derived from 'laurel' implying 'sweet bay tree'
#669
English
daughter of May
#671
Italy
Derived from 'Loredana', meaning 'laurel'.
#672
American
Derived from the name Vonda, often used as a creative variation
#673
Irish
descendant of the warrior,
#673
American
sea of bitterness
#674
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#674
France
Bright fame
#675
French
French
#676
American
English
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#677
American
Moon goddess
#678
American
English
#678
American
girl, young woman
#678
Germanic
Advisor, counsel
#679
France
French
#679
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#680
American
of the valley
#682
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#683
American
A combination of 'Dee' and 'Ann', often interpreted as 'Divine' and 'Grace'.

Popular Boy Names 1965

55 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1965

#174
Greek↑ Rising
lord
#187
American
handsome
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#224
Ireland
Latin
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Rising
queen
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#485
English
Divinely peaceful
#501
Italian
Italian
#511
Italian
free man
#512
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
#515
Mexico
small or little
#516
Greece
Greek
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#528
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#528
Ireland
Gael
#532
American
English
#534
Ireland
Irish
#537
Latvia
Latvian
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Sweden
Norse
#545
American
English
#559
English
three
#563
Scotland
Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#567
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#579
France
Latin
#580
India
lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven
#583
Irish
servant of the king
#584
England
counsel power
#585
American
English
#592
English
English
#593
American
French
#593
Germanic
desires peace
#605
Netherlands
Ruler of the people
#607
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#610
Germanic
wise protector
#612
Greek
Christos
#618
India
Sanskrit
#621
Spanish
grace; favor
#624
American
peaceful traveler
#628
India
one who is liberated, the god of the moon
#633
American
House of council
#634
American
English
#638
American
Thunder Ruler
#643
American
English
#651
French
Signifiant 'je'
#651
Arabic
pomegranate
#653
Spanish
Spanish
#656
France
the French woman
#659
American
English
#663
American
English
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#678
American
girl, young woman

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