Names that Peaked in 1960
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Curt
Diminutive of Curtis
"courteous, polite"
Short and to the point, muscular and strong.
Dino
Italian, diminutive of any name ending in -dino
Italian heritage name. It's sweet and simple, but has fallen almost out of use since its heyday in the 1960s.
Eliot
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Sleekened spelling.
Ken
Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese
"born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"
In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?
Kenny
Diminutive of Kenneth
Kenny might be all South Park to some, but it has been in steady use in the US since the 1930s. Singer-songwriters Kenny Chesney and Kenny Loggins were both born Kenneth.
Rolf
Abbreviated form of Rudolf, German
"famous wolf"
Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.
Skip
Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but…
Stuart
Scottish
"steward"
This ancient royal Scottish name had a brief vogue in midcentury America, but it would be far from a fresh choice for a baby boy now.
Antionette
Variation of Antoinette, French feminine form of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
There may be some parents who deliberately transpose the i and the o in this name, pronouncing it an-tee-oh-net. And then there are those parents who are just spelling Antoinette differently. Most…
Maryjo
English, combination of Mary and Jo
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + god"
Cute combination name which is now past its peak. It may be written as one word, two words (Mary Jo), or hyphenated (Mary-Jo). The original meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of…
Renita
Renita appears to be a feminine name with Latin linguistic roots, likely derived from "renatus" meaning "born again" or "reborn." It may have developed as a diminutive or variant form of Renata, a…
Kennth
Kennth appears to be a variant spelling of Kenneth, a masculine name of Scottish and Gaelic origin meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.' This particular spelling, missing the second 'e' found in the…
Kenney
Kenney is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cinnéidigh, meaning "descendant of Cinnéidigh" (a personal name composed of elements meaning "helmeted" or…
Donna
Italian
"lady"
Literally meaning "lady" in Italian, Donna was the perfect ladylike housewife mom name on The Donna Reed Show in the fifties and sixties. And there were plenty of namesakes: Donna was in the Top 10…
Elana
Elana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from variants of Elena, Helen, or Elaine. It means 'light,' 'bright one,' or 'torch.' This melodic name combines the elegance of Elena with a…
Susan
English diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Although Susan had her heyday from the thirties to the sixties, and is now common among moms and new grandmas, and though most modern parents would prefer Susanna/Susannah, we have spotted some…
Chuck
Diminutive of Charles
So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
Darryll
Darryll is a variant spelling of Daryl, a masculine name with Old English origins. Derived from 'Darrell' or 'Darell,' it ultimately comes from a surname meaning 'open-hearted' or possibly referring…
Mike
English, diminutive of Michael
Unlike Jake or Sam, few parents put Mike on the birth certificate.
Randell
Randell is a masculine given name that evolved as a variant of Randall, which originated from the Old Norse name 'Randulfr,' combining elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf.' This name traveled to…