Popular Baby Names 1966

Classic names that peaked in 1966 — now making a comeback.

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These 1966 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

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

Who is like God?

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

Divinely peaceful

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'

A beloved name with deep roots

fame; bright; radiant

Slavic countries

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

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

Slavic Countries

a type of grain or corn

Thunder or rocky hill.

Strong as a wolf

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'.

Means 'the one who brings joy'.

a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'

A variant of Yolanda, which means violet flower

A beloved name with deep roots

The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.

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.

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.

light, bright, shining

Peaceful traveler

A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

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

Rounded or a circle

the one who is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.

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

bringer of good news

a combination of La and Tonjia

defender of mankind

a variant of Michelle

lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven

Fair, alive or lake

servant of the king

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

who is like God

God is gracious

The blessed one

God is gracious

a blend of Tina and Antoinette

Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.

American English

defender, warrior

Ruler of the people

Pacific Islands

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.

A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.

who is like God

American English

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

peaceful traveler

A beloved name with deep roots

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'.

one who is liberated, the god of the moon

American English

combination of Maria and Graciela

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

female form of the name Daniel

light, pleasant

God is gracious

from the land of the Latins

Blend of Cher and Rhonda

A play or a game; often implies something done for show or pretense

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'

Signifiant 'je'

bread roll; little bread

The name Marilia has been associated with the sea and means 'of the sea.'

a theatrical exhibition

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