Popular Baby Names 1968

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

200 names2069 girl879 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.

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

Divinely peaceful

handsome, born of fire

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

The name means 'God is my leader'.

Strong as a wolf

The season of autumn

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

God makes a way

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

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

Peaceful traveler

אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)

Rounded or a circle

servant of the king

Ruler of the people

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

Amiable, horse lover

A variant of the name Dondra

peaceful traveler

He brings the gift

one who is liberated, the god of the moon

female form of the name Daniel

ruler of the people

God is gracious

the gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

quiet, peaceful, or calm

Little round one

To draw or mark.

to hasten, to accelerate

a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'

A beloved name with deep roots

defender of mankind

A small or affectionate form of various names.

Who is like God?

Scottish Gaelic

gray, gray-haired

a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.

Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Ray or rays of light; Shawn (God is gracious)

The 'bright' or 'light', sometimes used poetically to refer to 'Sun'

Bearer of Christ

Cheerful, protection

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

Ruler's advisor; counsel.

of the family of Alcibiades or noble

abbreviation for Trevor

Lion of the new city

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

The name is believed to be a variant of 'Orenthal'.

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

Ruler of the Army

victory of the people

wealth protector

Powerful with the spear

Disciple of Saint Columba

Victory, strong-minded

Handsome, gentle

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

One who is beautiful

A protector or helmeted warrior.

A beloved name with deep roots

of the jewel, precious

A beloved name with deep roots

The name is a variant related to Jerome, meaning sacred name.

the one with charm

name, reputation

Cynbel's valley

God is my judge

A modern form of the name Garrett, meaning 'strength with a spear'.

A variant of the name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'.

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

the name means 'my citizen'

the new house; the owner of a bright new house.

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

the one who is a healer

Scottish Gaelic

peaceful traveler

ruler, world leader

Who is like God?

From the stronghold by the stream

Brave traveler; adventurous.

Noble friendship