Names that Peaked in 1964
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Beth
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The sweetest and most sensitive of the pet names for Elizabeth, now also one of the most dated.
Djuna
Invented name, variation of Juna, English from Latin
"born in June; young; moon"
Novelist Djuna Barnes introduced this interesting and unusual name with an arty, Bohemian feel to the mix. She explained that it was invented by her father, saying it came about as a combination of…
Loreen
English elaboration of Lora
Superseded by Lauren.
Shirl
Shirl is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive of Shirley, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English words meaning 'bright clearing' or 'bright meadow.' Reaching peak…
Karl
German and Scandinavian variation of Charles
Manly almost to the point of macho.
Destry
French
"war horse"
Destry rides again, this time as a Western flavored baby name. Derived from the French surname Destrier, from an Anglo-Norman word meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930…
Jaimie
Jaimie as a masculine name is a variation of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive form of James. The name James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' This…
Kipp
English
"pointed hill"
Full name that sounds more like a short form; more likely to be spelled Kip.
Quint
English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton
Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
Fitzgerald
Irish and Scottish
"son of Gerald"
Made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald Kennedy; still works best as a middle name.
Deneen
Deneen is a feminine name that emerged in America during the mid-20th century. It likely developed as a variation of Denise or a feminized form of Dennis, both ultimately deriving from Dionysus, the…
Djuana
Djuana appears to be a variant spelling of Joanna or Johanna, traditional feminine names derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The distinctive 'Dj' spelling represents a modern…
Denine
Denine is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Denise or possibly Janine. With French roots, Denine likely shares etymology with names derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and…
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…
Daneen
Daneen is a feminine name of Irish origin, functioning as a feminized version of the male name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge.' This melodic three-syllable variation (da-NEEN) adds a graceful…
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".
Karyn
Karyn is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Karen, which itself derives from the Danish form of Katherine. Originally from Greek, the name means 'pure.' Karyn gained popularity in the…
Maura
Anglicized variation of Maire, Finnish, Irish variation of Mary"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
Somber, almost mournful name that still has a lovely sound. Neither really in nor out, Maura has played around at the lower half of the Top 1000 since the late 1940s. It might make one of those…
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…
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,…