Names that Peaked in 1967
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Michael
Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names , it's still widely used. How has Michael racked up this phenomenal…
Dean
English
"church official"
Dean may sound to some like a retro surfer boy name, but it is once again climbing up the popularity chart in the USA. For decades it was associated with Dean (born Dino) Martin; more recent…
Timothy
Greek
"honoring God"
A second-tier classic, the New Testament Timothy moves in and out of fashion more than John and James. But though it peaked in the 1960s, many modern parents still appreciate its familiarity and…
Patrick
Latin
"noble, patrician"
Patrick, long tied to a hyper-Irish image, is enjoying something of a renaissance as a stylish classic, as it has long been considered in England. Along with such choices as Charles and George,…
Kimberly
English surname and place name
"Cyneburga's meadow"
Kimberly's heyday was in the 1960s and 70s, when it ranked among the Top 10. While it hasn't been stylish for decades, it's evidenced more staying power than some former hot girl names, remaining…
Regina
Latin
"queen"
A classic name with regal elegance--Queen Victoria, like other queens, had Regina appended to her name. She was a Top 100 name in the 1960s. St. Regina was a third century virgin martyr and her name…
Troy
Greek, French
"of Troyes"
Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy , receded back to…
Tracy
French
"of Thracia"
Almost always a girl's name now.
Tammy
English, diminutive of Tamara
Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.
Tracey
Variation of Tracy
"of Thracia"
Popular in the 60s, 70s and 80s, Tracey (and its spelling variation Tracy) have since fallen out of style. As a masculine name, it has been in use since at least the 19th century and was spotlighted…
Gina
Diminutive of Regina, Eugenia, Georgina, and similar, English, German, Spanish
"queen; well born; farmer"
A short form for a whole variety of names, this short form has been used across Europe as a stand-alone since the 1920s. It spiked in popularity in the 1950s, owing to the fame of Italian actress…
Wende
Wende is a feminine name with Germanic roots, originating as a short form of names containing the element 'wend,' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wander.' It can also be considered a variant of Wendy, which…
Micky
Micky is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?' The nickname form has taken on a life of its own as an independent given name.…
Cherie
French
"darling"
The kind of French word name that seemed daring and darling in the 50s and 60s when it was at its peak, Cherie had actually made debut in the US charts back in 1927 when it followed alternative and…
Efrem
Russian variation of Ephraim
Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Missy
English, diminutive of Melissa
A name that works until your daughter is, say, six.
Darrell
English from Norman French
"dear one, beloved"
Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.
Yvette
French, feminine of Yves
"yew tree"
This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names such as Colette and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it.
Ronda
Ronda is a feminine name with Spanish geographical origins, inspired by the ancient city of Ronda in southern Spain, known for its dramatic cliffs and gorges. The name gained notable popularity in…
Tonja
Tonja is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Tanya or Tonya, which originated as a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen' or 'from the family of Tatius.' This…
