Most Popular Names of the 1960s

Most Popular Names of the 1960s — browse our complete collection of 100+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 100 names

Beloved

Man, warrior, brave

Messenger of God, angel

4.Anthony

♂ Male

Latin

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

5.Barbara

♀ Female

Greek

Foreign woman, stranger

Sword, blazing sword

high, noble, strong

Norman French, Scottish

From the brushwood thicket; from the town of Brix

9.Carol

♀ Female

Germanic (via Latin) and English

Free man (originally male) or song (female)

Free man

French (ultimately Greek)

beloved

Follower of Christ

Bearer of Christ

from Mount Cynthus, referring to the Greek goddess Artemis

rock, crag

From Mount Cynthus

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

19.Dawn

♀ Female

Old English

The first appearance of light in the morning; daybreak.

Bee

bee

Devoted to Dionysus

Follower of Dionysus

divine, heavenly

Ruler of the world, proud chief

26.Donna

♀ Female

Italian

Lady, mistress of the house

dark river

Rich guard or prosperous protector

29.Elizabeth

♀ Female

Hebrew

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

eternal ruler

free, or from the Franks (a Germanic tribe)

Spear

Farmer, earth-worker. A grounded and hardworking individual.

34.Gregory

♂ Male

Greek (Gregorios)

Watchful, alert, or vigilant

35.James

♂ Male

Hebrew (Christian adoption)

Meaning 'supplanter'.

God is gracious

Pledge of peace

God's peace

White shadow, white wave, or fair one

Ruler with spear

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

42.Joseph

♂ Male

Hebrew

God will add; God increases

43.Julie

♀ Female

Latin

Youthful, downy-bearded

Pure

Pure

English diminutive of Katherine

pure

47.Keith

♂ Male

Scottish Gaelic

Woodland, forest, or wind

48.Kelly

⚥ Unisex

Irish Gaelic

Warrior, bright-headed, or descendant of Ceallach

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