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Classic names that peaked in 1968 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1968

  • 2,485 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1968
  • 1,970 girl names and 845 boy names are associated with 1968
  • Names from 1968 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970

Popular Girl Names 1968

160 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1968

#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
#362
Latin
laurel
#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'
#468
Ireland
dark warrior
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#502
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#503
English
moonlight
#503
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#503
Italy
happy; fortunate
#505
English
English
#505
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#506
American
Hebrew
#506
American
English
#506
Croatia
little lady
#506
English
ewe
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
American
English
#508
Slavic countries
Slavic
#510
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#512
English
English
#512
USA
handsome, born of fire
#512
Latin
earth
#515
American
English
#517
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#517
France
Little Mill
#519
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#521
English
Fair one
#522
Spain
Niece
#525
USA
English
#525
American
Thunder
#525
American
English
#526
American
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#527
American
Irish
#528
Ireland
Gael
#528
Morocco
Arabic
#529
American
world ruler
#531
USA
variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#532
American
English
#532
English
English
#533
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#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
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539
American
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#540
India
Sanskrit
#541
Greece
divine flower
#545
American
Defender
#545
Latin
Latin
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
India
Sanskrit
#549
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#549
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#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
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#555
Latvia
a form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#558
American
English
#558
Spanish
Little Mary
#558
American
of the vine
#559
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#559
English
three
#562
Dutch
light, bright, shining
#562
American
White Phantom
#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
#569
India
music; song
#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
American
Derived from 'contra' meaning against
#573
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#574
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#575
American
Old, ancient
#575
Croatia
defender of mankind
#576
English
supplanter
#576
Denmark
Light
#579
France
Latin
#582
Italy
Free woman or strong.
#583
American
A modern blend of names
#583
American
Free Man
#584
Spain
little Mary or beloved,
#585
English
who is like God
#586
Latin
Little warrior
#587
American
Greek
#588
USA
God is gracious
#588
China
spring
#591
American
Variation of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a new day.
#591
American
English
#591
Ireland
delicate
#592
American
God is gracious
#593
American
French
#593
English
a blend of Tina and Antoinette
#595
Ireland
little wolf
#595
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#597
India
Goddess; precious.
#598
Italy
Latin
#599
Japan
to connect, to tie together
#600
Latin
Of goats
#601
American
God has seen
#601
Latin
delicate
#602
American
English
#602
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
American
English
#603
American
English
#604
American
English
#605
American
God is gracious
#605
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
Italian
#613
English
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#614
English
Charming or delightful
#616
Spain
virgin, pure
#617
French
little char
#619
English
little shell
#624
American
A variant of the name Dondra
#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
Latin
high
#628
Italy
free man
#629
American
English
#630
American
American English
#631
Spanish
combination of Maria and Graciela
#631
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#631
Japan
優子 (Yūko) meaning 'gentle' or 'superior' coupled with 'child'
#632
French
female form of the name Daniel
#633
Germanic
ruler of the people
#633
American
God is gracious
#634
American
light, pleasant
#637
American
Blend of Cher and Rhonda
#638
American
a short form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
#640
Russia
Russian
#643
American
English
#644
American
Variant of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#644
American
Spanish
#644
Italy
victorious