Names that Peaked in 1964
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Ritchie
Ritchie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Richard, a Germanic name combining elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler' (literally 'strong king' or 'brave ruler'). The nickname…
Pernell
Pernell is a masculine name with French origins, believed to be a variant of Purnell or a diminutive form of Peter (Pierre in French). The name may ultimately derive from the Latin 'Petronellus,' a…
Terence
Latin clan name
"soft; thresher"
A name that seems to hail from the old Irish neighborhoods of Boston and New York, Terence actually dates back a lot further, to the time of a famous second-century poet, who started life as a North…
Twyla
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…
Loreen
English elaboration of Lora
Superseded by Lauren.
Valarie
Valarie is a feminine name of Latin and French origin, a variant of Valerie, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' This spelling variation with an 'a'…
Barbie
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Despite the voluptuous doll's various career choices, from astronaut to doctor, her name still remains a euphemism for "bimbo".
Regan
Irish
"little king"
A spelling variant of presidential surname Regan that briefly entered the Top 1000 for boys in the 1960s, but hasn't rejoined the list since. Shakespeare also used the name for a daughter of King…
Jacquline
Jacquline is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins…
Kurt
German, diminutive of Kurtis
"courteous, polite"
A name that defines itself, a bit more curt in the harder K version.
Karl
German and Scandinavian variation of Charles
Manly almost to the point of macho.
Zina
Russian, Hungarian, Arabic, African, Nsenga
"related to Zeus; rose; adornment, ornament; spirt name"
A truly international name with an arty feel, Zina has many origins. It is used as a short form of Zinaida, Rozina, and Zenobia in Russia, Hungary, and Poland and as an alternative form of Xena,…
Kieth
Kieth is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Keith, which derives from an ancient Celtic surname and place name. The name originated from a Scottish clan name meaning 'wood' or…
Fitzgerald
Irish and Scottish
"son of Gerald"
Made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald Kennedy; still works best as a middle name.
Annamarie
English combination of Anna and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as…
Todd
English
"fox"
A 1970s beach boy surfing buddy of Scott, Brad, and Chad, Todd is given to relatively few babies these days.
Quint
English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton
Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
Penni
Penni is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Penelope. It originated as a variation of Penny, which was traditionally a nickname for Penelope but has become a standalone name in…
Lisa
English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian
"pledged to God"
Elvis naming his daughter Lisa Marie and Nat King Cole's hit song "Mona Lisa" conspired to catapult one of Elizabeth's many offshoots to a high of #4 in 1970. It has largely fallen from favor in the…
Kennedy
Irish
"misshapen head"
This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert…
