Names that Peaked in 1965
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Darin
Variation of Darren
Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.
Darron
Darron is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Darren or Darin, which themselves may have originated from the Irish surname Ó Dairin. The name has also been associated with the…
Derwin
English
"dear friend"
A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.
Gino
Italian, diminutive of Eugenio
Stalwart Italian classic, completely at home in this country.
Kelvin
Scottish
"narrow or wooded river"
A tributary of the River Clyde in Scotland, called in Scottish Gaelic Abhainn Cheilbhinn : caol ("narrow") or coille ("wooded") + abhainn ("river"). As a surname, it derives from the name of the…
Rod
English, diminutive of Roderick and Rodney
Macho-er than thou.
Renard
French word name
"fox"
Rodney
English
"island near the clearing"
Rodney peaked at Number 33 in 1965 and has been on a steady decline ever since. As its popularity history indicates, this name is more fitting for someone born in the mid-twentieth century instead of…
Roderic
Catalan form of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Saint Roderic was a priest in Spain who was persecuted by the Moors. Another form of this name is Ruderic.
Lesia
Variation of Lisa and Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Lisa was one of the first names to spawn a range of variations, and this is one, sometimes pronounced lee-sha. The original is simpler and prettier.
Lisa
Lisa was so popular for girls in the late sixties and early seventies that according to government statistics some parents chose it for their sons, too. Either that or there were some serious mixups…
Darryle
Darryle is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Daryl or Darrell, which have English origins. These names ultimately derive from the Old English 'deorling,' meaning 'darling' or…
Kecia
Kecia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kisha or Keisha, which developed in the United States during the 20th century and gained popularity…
Brigid
Irish variation of Brighid
"strength or exalted one"
Brigid is the simpler Irish version of the name of the goddess of fire, which may also be spelled Brighid. Other variations include Bridget, the most usual spelling in the U.S., and the French…
Dawne
Dawne is a feminine name representing a variation of Dawn with an added 'e' for distinctive flair. Derived from the Old English word 'dagian,' meaning 'to become day,' it evokes imagery of sunrise,…
Kimberlie
Kimberlie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Kimberly, which originated as an English place name and surname derived from Anglo-Saxon elements meaning 'royal fortress meadow' or…
Lynette
French elaboration of Lynn or Welsh
"idol"
Linda begat Lynn which gave way to Lynette, which peaked in the late 1960s. Lynette has been off the Top 1000 for a couple decades now, and the Lynn variations finding the most favor are those that…
Daryn
Daryn is a modern masculine name with multiple origins. It can be considered a variant of Darren or Darin, which derive from the Irish surname Ó Dáiríne, meaning 'descendant of Dáiríne.' Another…
Kipp
English
"pointed hill"
Full name that sounds more like a short form; more likely to be spelled Kip.
Delinda
Delinda is a feminine name with Latin origins, possibly derived from 'linda' meaning 'beautiful' with the prefix 'de' adding emphasis. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the…