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Classic names that peaked in 1966 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1966

  • 2,135 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1966
  • 1,683 girl names and 717 boy names are associated with 1966
  • Names from 1966 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968

Popular Girl Names 1966

168 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1966

#174
Greek↑ Rising
lord
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#222
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Rising
queen
#401
France
Who is like God?
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#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
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#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
Hebrew
#506
American
English
#506
English
ewe
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Ireland
fame; bright; radiant
#508
Slavic countries
Slavic
#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
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#521
Serbia
a type of grain or corn
#522
Spain
Niece
#523
American
English
#525
American
English
#527
American
Irish
#527
Greece
Greek
#528
Ireland
Gael
#529
American
world ruler
#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'.
#532
English
English
#538
Czech
Means 'the one who brings joy'.
#538
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'
#538
American
English
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#540
India
Sanskrit
#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
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
Spanish
Spanish
#549
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#551
Turkish
Turkish
#552
American
Supplanter
#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.
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#556
American
Latin
#559
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#559
Latin
mistress
#559
English
three
#562
Dutch
light, bright, shining
#562
American
A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#563
Arabic
Arabic
#565
American
God will add
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#566
English
maiden
#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
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'.
#573
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#574
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#575
Croatia
defender of mankind
#576
Denmark
Light
#578
American
a variant of Michelle
#579
France
Latin
#582
Wales
Fair, alive or lake
#585
American
A modern, blended name; possibly combining 'La' with 'Deanna'.
#585
English
who is like God
#587
American
Greek
#588
USA
God is gracious
#589
Norway
The blessed one
#592
American
God is gracious
#593
American
French
#593
English
a blend of Tina and Antoinette
#595
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#597
English
Italian
#598
USA
English
#598
Italy
Latin
#600
Latin
Of goats
#600
American
American English
#601
American
God has seen
#602
American
English
#603
American
English
#604
American
English
#604
Czech Republic
defender, warrior
#606
Italy
gift
#606
Pacific Islands
Heavenly
#609
American
English
#609
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609
American
darling
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
Greek
Christos
#612
American
English
#613
English
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#615
American
American English
#616
Spain
virgin, pure
#619
English
little shell
#620
American
A variation of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
American English
#631
Spanish
combination of Maria and Graciela
#631
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#632
French
female form of the name Daniel
#634
American
light, pleasant
#635
American
God is gracious
#636
Romania
from the land of the Latins
#637
American
Blend of Cher and Rhonda
#638
American
A play or a game; often implies something done for show or pretense
#638
American
a short form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
#640
American
A combination of 'Beth' meaning house and 'Anne' meaning grace.
#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
American
beloved
#647
Japan
small
#647
American
Date palm
#648
American
English
#648
American
Derived from Timothy, meaning ‘honoring God’.
#649
Spanish
Violet flower
#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
American
Artistic
#653
Brazil
The name Marilia has been associated with the sea and means 'of the sea.'
#653
English
a theatrical exhibition
#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

Popular Boy Names 1966

62 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1966

#174
Greek↑ Rising
lord
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#224
Ireland
Latin
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#309
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#328
Latin↑ Rising
queen
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#484
Hebrew
God is with us
#485
English
Divinely peaceful
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#501
Italian
Italian
#511
Italian
free man
#512
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
#516
American
to be brave
#516
Greece
Greek
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#528
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#528
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#528
Ireland
Gael
#532
American
English
#537
Latvia
Latvian
#539
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Sweden
Norse
#539
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#545
American
English
#551
Italy
Latin
#554
American
the ruler
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#559
English
three
#562
American
Peaceful traveler
#563
Scotland
Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'
#565
American
God will add
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#567
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#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
#609
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#610
Germanic
wise protector
#612
Greek
Christos
#618
India
Sanskrit
#624
American
peaceful traveler
#628
India
one who is liberated, the god of the moon
#632
French
female form of the name Daniel
#638
American
Thunder Ruler
#643
American
English
#651
French
Signifiant 'je'
#651
Arabic
pomegranate
#656
France
the French woman
#663
American
English

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