Names that Peaked in 1967
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Efrem
Russian variation of Ephraim
Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Keven
Keven is an alternative spelling of Kevin, a name of Irish Gaelic origin derived from "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth." The name was borne by a 7th-century Irish saint who was…
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.…
Thad
Short form of Thaddeus or variation of Tad
Thad is a tad too slight to stand alone as a name, though as a short form of the imposing Thaddeus it's as serviceable as Ted or Ed.
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…
Renee
French from Latin
"reborn"
Chic in the fifties, now kept in the public eye mainly by actress Zellweger. Variations include Rene, Renae, and Renny.
Adriene
Adriene is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Adrienne, the French feminine form of Adrian. Originating from the Latin name Hadrianus, it refers to someone from Hadria (modern…
Cami
Cami is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of names like Camille, Camila, or Cameron. With Latin roots, it relates to 'ceremonial attendant' through its…
Christine
French variation of Christina
"Christian"
Christine was the dominant feminine variation of Christopher forty or fifty years ago, when French E -endings were preferred over A s; it was a Top 20 name for several years, from 1966 to 1974. But…
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.
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…
Alfie
Diminutive of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet, given to around 70 boys in a recent year.…
Claudio
Italian, Spanish
"lame; enclosure"
Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, , Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing . While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged meaning,…
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.
Tracy
French
"of Thracia"
Almost always a girl's name now.
Audra
English, Lithuanian
"noble strength; storm"
Used primarily in Scotland, and represented here by singer Audra McDonald, the girls' name Audra has been overshadowed by the return of the classic Audrey. Audra may be to Audrey what Jenna is to…
Bethann
Bethann is a feminine name that represents a creative fusion of the traditional names Beth (a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Ann. With Hebrew origins, this compound name carries the combined meanings…
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…
Cheri
Cheri is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word 'chérie,' meaning 'darling' or 'beloved.' It emerged as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining…
Sheri
Sheri is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It emerged primarily as a diminutive form of Sheryl or Cheryl, which themselves derive from the French name Chérie, meaning "beloved" or…