Popular Baby Names 1968

Classic names that peaked in 1968 — now making a comeback.

200 names2081 girl884 boy
These 1968 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Vincent
Unisex
Latin
vincens
#120
Dean
Unisex
American
valley; church official
#159
Kimberly
Unisex
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#222
Brian
Unisex
Ireland
noble, strong
#317
Regina
Unisex
Latin
queen
#328
Wade
Unisex
American
To go or walk
#341
Bradley
Unisex
American
From the broad meadow
#359
Laura
Unisex
Latin
laurel
#362
Michelle
Unisex
France
Who is like God?
#401
Carmen
Unisex
Spanish
song
#434
Colette
Girl
France
a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'
#442
Troy
Unisex
English
English
#461
Jeffrey
Unisex
English
Divinely peaceful
#485
Javan
Unisex
Hebrew
Hebrew
#501
Mondo
Boy
Italian
Italian
#501
Chrissandra
Girl
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'help
#502
Kathlena
Girl
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
Cynthie
Girl
English
moonlight
#503
Carlissa
Girl
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively
#503
Felisia
Girl
Italy
happy; fortunate
#503
Schon
Boy
Germanic
Beautiful
#504
Bretta
Girl
English
English
#505
Candece
Girl
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#505
Danele
Girl
American
Hebrew
#506
Gidget
Girl
American
English
#506
Letica
Girl
Croatia
little lady
#506
Rechell
Girl
English
ewe
#506
Ravonda
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Vanisa
Girl
American
English
#507
Rumonda
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#508
Lalainia
Girl
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#510
Carla
Unisex
Italian
free man
#511
Ehud
Boy
Israel
he is united
#511
Dennette
Girl
English
English
#512
Kennith
Unisex
USA
handsome, born of fire
#512
Lavale
Boy
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning
#512
Taura
Girl
Latin
earth
#512
Stephennie
Girl
American
English
#515
Lonn
Boy
American
to be brave
#516
Speros
Boy
Greece
Greek
#516
Jerhonda
Girl
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#517
Mellette
Girl
France
Little Mill
#517
Yolanda
Unisex
Spain
Violet flower.
#518
Stassa
Girl
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#519
Jennifer
Unisex
English
Fair one
#521
Shenetta
Girl
American
English
#521
Sobrina
Girl
Spain
Niece
#522
Doel
Boy
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#524
Ranessa
Girl
USA
English
#525
Tamra
Unisex
American
Palmtree
#525
Tondra
Girl
American
Thunder
#525
Vontella
Girl
American
English
#525
Orlondo
Boy
Spanish
necesidad
#526
Tracine
Girl
American
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#526
Darra
Girl
American
Irish
#527
Conell
Boy
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#528
Gaelen
Unisex
Ireland
Gael
#528
Tangier
Girl
Morocco
Arabic
#528
Donnalyn
Girl
American
world ruler
#529
Davilyn
Girl
USA
variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#531
Ketih
Boy
American
Celtic
#531
Camaro
Unisex
American
English
#532
Sherrene
Girl
English
English
#532
Densie
Girl
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#533
Sharad
Boy
India
The season of autumn
#535
Lynnetta
Girl
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'
#538
Rossalyn
Girl
American
English
#538
Detrich
Unisex
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Engelbert
Boy
Germanic
German
#539
Ericc
Boy
Sweden
Norse
#539
Lavont
Boy
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#539
Richael
Girl
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539
Tiffni
Girl
American
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#539
Virma
Girl
India
Sanskrit
#540
Dianthe
Girl
Greece
divine flower
#541
Lanecia
Girl
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
Alecea
Girl
American
Defender
#545
Tamalia
Girl
Latin
Latin
#545
Olu
Boy
Nigeria
God makes a way
#546
Marquin
Boy
Spanish
Little Mars
#547
Tange
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#547
Lolitha
Girl
India
Sanskrit
#548
Dinean
Girl
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#549
Sharmyn
Girl
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#549
Athony
Boy
Italy
Latin
#551
Tangular
Girl
Turkish
Turkish
#551
Jamesina
Girl
American
Supplanter
#552
Detra
Girl
American
belonging to the god of the sea
#554
Darreck
Boy
American
the ruler
#554
Gwana
Girl
East Africa
To flourish or grow
#554
Selicia
Girl
English
Latin
#554
Tonija
Girl
Latvia
a form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#555
Deonne
Unisex
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#556
Deshell
Girl
American
English
#558
Mariliz
Girl
Spanish
Little Mary
#558
Voncia
Girl
American
of the vine
#558
Cabrina
Girl
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#559
Trea
Unisex
English
three
#559
Trenise
Girl
American
Unknown
#559
Heleen
Girl
Dutch
light, bright, shining
#562
Jefery
Boy
American
Peaceful traveler
#562
Jennifere
Girl
American
White Phantom
#562
Merchelle
Girl
American
A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#562
Garbiel
Boy
Hebrew
אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)
#564
Joesph
Unisex
American
God will add
#565
Coreen
Girl
English
maiden
#566
Giacinto
Boy
Italy
Italian
#566
Lavonnia
Girl
American
the one who is gracious
#566
Sangita
Girl
India
music; song
#569
Ulrica
Girl
Sweden
Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.
#570
Agena
Girl
American
A variant of the name 'Agena', potentially deriving from the Latin for 'young' o
#572
Kurtus
Boy
Germanic
German
#572
Contrena
Girl
American
Derived from 'contra' meaning against
#573
Fritzgerald
Boy
Irish
Son of Gerald
#573
Surena
Girl
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#573
Latonjia
Girl
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
Ravi
Unisex
Sanskrit
Sun
#574
Shennon
Girl
American
Old, ancient
#575
Sanja
Girl
Croatia
defender of mankind
#575
Jacqualyne
Girl
English
supplanter
#576
Lene
Girl
Denmark
Light
#576
Carlitta
Girl
Italy
Free woman or strong.
#582
Toniya
Girl
American
priceless one
#582
Necol
Girl
American
A modern blend of names
#583
Mariola
Girl
Spain
little Mary or beloved,
#584
Arness
Boy
American
English
#585
Ashok
Boy
India
Without sorrow
#585
Mechell
Girl
English
who is like God
#585
Marcellus
Unisex
Latin
Little warrior
#586
Evangela
Girl
American
Greek
#587
Djuanna
Girl
USA
God is gracious
#588
Kivin
Boy
American
Irish
#588
Kwan
Unisex
China
spring
#588
Dawnya
Girl
American
Variation of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a new day.
#591
Polli
Girl
American
English
#591
Wileen
Girl
Ireland
delicate
#591
Shawndi
Girl
American
God is gracious
#592
Courtnay
Unisex
American
French
#593
Tynetta
Girl
English
a blend of Tina and Antoinette
#593
Wilfried
Boy
Germanic
desires peace
#593
Channon
Unisex
Ireland
little wolf
#595
Camy
Girl
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#595
Banita
Girl
India
Goddess; precious.
#597
Felcia
Girl
Italy
Latin
#598
Nekki
Girl
Japan
to connect, to tie together
#599
Caprina
Girl
Latin
Of goats
#600
Reshelle
Girl
American
God has seen
#601
Trinia
Girl
Latin
delicate
#601
Jamene
Girl
American
English
#602
Trinisa
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
Tanise
Girl
American
English
#602
Dedra
Girl
American
English
#603
Lasheila
Girl
American
English
#604
Derk
Boy
Netherlands
Ruler of the people
#605
Jawana
Girl
American
God is gracious
#605
Shellisa
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
Dorinna
Girl
Italy
gift
#606
Telesa
Girl
Pacific Islands
Heavenly
#606
Charletta
Girl
American
English
#609
Joset
Unisex
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609
Nickcola
Girl
American
Italian
#611
Deneva
Girl
English
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#613
Charmarie
Girl
English
Charming or delightful
#614
Aleicia
Girl
English
English
#615
Grainne
Girl
Ireland
Goddess of Love, Love, or Grain (from 'gránn', meaning 'grain')
#615
Stamatios
Boy
Greece
immortal
#615
Virgen
Girl
Spain
virgin, pure
#616
Charnette
Girl
French
little char
#617
Tharin
Boy
India
Sanskrit
#618
Shelline
Girl
English
little shell
#619
Sony
Unisex
Japan
Son, child.
#620
Mano
Boy
Japan
A work of art
#622
Marideth
Girl
American
of the sea
#622
Phillippe
Boy
France
Amiable, horse lover
#622
Dondra
Unisex
American
A variant of the name Dondra
#624
Jeffary
Boy
American
peaceful traveler
#624
Tonilynn
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Jinjer
Girl
American
A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish co
#626
Taffeta
Girl
English
a type of fabric
#626
Shalako
Boy
American
He brings the gift
#627
Altonia
Unisex
Latin
high
#628
Carlo
Unisex
Italy
free man
#628
Mukesh
Boy
India
one who is liberated, the god of the moon
#628
Lacynda
Girl
American
English
#629
Lashann
Girl
American
American English
#630
Marizela
Girl
Spanish
combination of Maria and Graciela
#631
Phylisa
Girl
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#631
Yuko
Girl
Japan
優子 (Yūko) meaning 'gentle' or 'superior' coupled with 'child'
#631
Denelle
Unisex
French
female form of the name Daniel
#632
Detrick
Unisex
Germanic
ruler of the people
#633
Leianne
Girl
American
light, pleasant
#634
Sherronda
Girl
American
Blend of Cher and Rhonda
#637
Garreth
Boy
Ireland
Irish
#638
Tonna
Girl
American
a short form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
#638
Ohn
Boy
Hebrew
the gift of God
#639
Shoan
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#639
Vedra
Girl
Russia
Russian
#640
Jomo
Boy
Kenya
quiet, peaceful, or calm
#642
Aundra
Unisex
American
English
#643
Krystn
Girl
American
Variant of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#644