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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from the meadow of the Royal Fortress

a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.

Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'

fame; bright; radiant

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

a type of grain or corn

little gray one

God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie

variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'

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

a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'

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

Sorrowful, wailing

derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower

A beloved name with deep roots

From the laurel tree

belonging to the god of the sea

To flourish or grow

Derived from Teresa, meaning 'to harvest'.

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

light, bright, shining

Rounded or a circle

the one who is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

A form of love or beauty

Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.

A variant of the name 'Agena', potentially deriving from the Latin for 'young' or 'little'.

defender of mankind

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'.

who is like God

The blessed one

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

Maiden; pure; virgin

American English

defender, warrior

A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

who is like God

Slavic countries

Harvester, Reaper

American English

Derived from the name Teresa, often associated with the meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.

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

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

A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish color.

a type of fabric

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

Wonder / miracle

combination of Maria and Graciela

A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'

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

a short form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.

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

Variant of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'

A combination of 'Jill' and 'Ann', often associated with youthful and cheerful qualities.

Derived from Timothy, meaning ‘honoring God’.

little brown one

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

bread roll; little bread

a theatrical exhibition

God is gracious (Jane) + grace (Ann)

Laura, meaning laurel or bay tree

little will, resolute protector

the French woman

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

Derived from the name Phoebe, meaning 'radiant' or 'bright'

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

A variant of the name Siobhan, meaning 'God is gracious'

victorious, people of victory

from the meadow

triple, threefold

Derived from 'laurel' implying 'sweet bay tree'

daughter of May

Derived from 'Loredana', meaning 'laurel'.

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

descendant of the warrior,

sea of bitterness

A beloved name with deep roots

girl, young woman

Advisor, counsel

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of 'Dee' and 'Ann', often interpreted as 'Divine' and 'Grace'.

Nickname derived from the word 'twig', often used to refer to someone thin and delicate.

A beloved name with deep roots

A small or affectionate form of various names.

keeper of the horses

follower of Demeter

Wisdom (derived from Sonia)

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Who is like God?

modern invented name

Bee; a leader or warrior

derived from tangerine

Variant of Jane; God is gracious.

Desired, wished for

a name meaning 'to laugh'

the one who heals

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