Popular Baby Names 1965

Classic names that peaked in 1965 — now making a comeback.

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These 1965 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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derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

Divinely peaceful

Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.

small or little

Thunder or rocky hill.

Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven

servant of the king

Ruler of the people

A beloved name with deep roots

peaceful traveler

one who is liberated, the god of the moon

House of council

Signifiant 'je'

the French woman

defender of mankind

A small or affectionate form of various names.

keeper of the horses

From the pointed hill.

crown or garland

The one who is from the Gypsy community

Derived from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth'.

Derived from Tyrone, a name that means 'land of Eógan'.

abbreviation for Trevor

Lion of the new city

In some African cultures, it could mean 'joy' or 'happiness'.

herdsman or cowherd

meaning unknown; often used in religious contexts

A beloved name with deep roots

The name means 'the one who is always in a hurry'.

Vigilant, watchful

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

wealth protector

combination of Jo and Nell

Short form of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'

Powerful with the spear

A beloved name with deep roots

Victory, strong-minded

A combination of 'Del' and 'Fred', potentially meaning 'of the water' and 'peaceful ruler'

A protector or helmeted warrior.

A beloved name with deep roots

of the jewel, precious

A beloved name with deep roots

Cynbel's valley

exalted, appointed by God

God is my judge

serious or determined

Derived from the name Franklin, meaning 'free man' or 'landowner'.

Savior or deliverer

the name means 'my citizen'

A combination of the names 'Jerry' and 'Gerald'.

Bearer of Christ

朝阳 (zhāoyáng) - rising sun

a variant of Gamaliel, meaning 'the reward of God'

peaceful traveler

one who travels, wanderer

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Who is like God?

Dear one, beloved

Noble friendship

Descendant of the warrior

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

from the Roman settlement

Follower of Demeter

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

god is gracious

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

Swahili-speaking countries

Derived from 'Gregorios', meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'

Brave as a bear

short form of Kimberly, meaning 'woodland clearing'

defender of mankind

Serious, earnest

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

Russian-speaking countries

Derives from 'René', meaning 'reborn'.

From the clearing in the woods

Son of Vince; a modern name with roots in Vincent

from the dry valley

of the mountain