Frank

By the 1960s, Frank Sinatra had cemented himself as a great American singer and actor with hits such as "New York, New York," "My Way," and "Fly Me to the Moon." Frank's fame undoubtedly influenced the more than 87,000 children who were given the same name in the 1960s.

Kimberly / Kim

Kimberly was the 5th most popular girl's name of the decade. Funnily enough, one of the namesake's most famous actors, Kim Novak (best known for her role in Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958)), wasn't a true Kimberly. In fact, her birth name was actually Marilyn Novak, but she changed it to stand out from star Marilyn Monroe.

James

A classic name with ancient Hebrew roots, James was the decade's fourth most popular boys' name. Famous James include 007 himself, James Bond, and funk music figure James Brown, known for hits such as "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Medley: Get Up Offa That Thing."

Judy

Somewhere over the rainbow (in the 1960s), the name Judy was given to over 50,000 newborn girls. Perhaps dazzled by actor and singer Judy Garland, the name saw its heyday during her reign of popularity.

Robert / Bob

Mr. Sundance himself, Robert Redford, spearheaded the popularity of Robert and its multiple variations and nicknames in the 1960s — Robby, Rob, Bobby, Bob. Robert was the fifth most popular boy's name of the decade.

Lisa

Topping the list of the most popular names of the 1960s is Lisa, with icons such as Lisa Gaye and Lisa Marie Presley sporting the moniker. Lisa Gaye was a famous actor and dancer, known for her role in TV shows such as, I Dream of Jeannie and How to Marry a Millionaire.

Keith

The name Keith saw its popularity peak in the United States in the '60s and, more specifically, in 1966. Keith Richards, the '60s rockstar by the same name, helped pioneer hard rock music with his group, The Rolling Stones, which formed in 1962.

Sandra

Carrying over popularity from the '40s and '50s, the name Sandra just narrowly escaped the top 10 most popular girl names of the decade, falling at number 11. The starlet with the same name, Sandra Dee, saw popular roles in Come September (1961) and I'd Rather Be Rich (1964), but it was Grease (1978) that catapulted her into stardom in a new generation, with a callout in the song, "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee."

Raymond / Ray

With a name meaning 'king, counsel, and advice,' it's no wonder famous singer-songwriter of soul, Ray Charles, was nicknamed 'The Genius.' The blind musician wrote and performed top songs such as "Hit the Road Jack" and "I Can't Stop Loving You."

Paul

Paul Newman is arguably the most popular actor of the 1960s, so it's no surprise that the name Paul was the 18th most common name of the decade. Who wouldn't want to name their baby after the Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA winner?

Michael

The most popular boy's name of the decade was Michael, and over 830,000 babies were given the name. To flaunt the name is '80s and '90s star, Michael Douglas, whose career kickstarted in the late '60s with his Golden Globe-nominated role in Hail, Hero!

Thomas / Tom

With a hearty name, it only makes sense that singer Tom Jones would have a hearty voice. The "She's A Lady" singer possessed the 9th most popular name of the decade and a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1966.

Karen

Though modern times have given the name Karen a new meaning, the Danish-originated name means 'pure' — a great descriptor for the voice of Karen Carpenter, one half of the Carpenters duo. The two-person team was known for songs such as "(They Long to Be) Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun." Karen was the fourth most popular girl's name of the '60s.

Richard

Known today for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise, Richard Harris was previously best known for his roles in '60s films This Sporting Life (1963), Red Desert (1964), and Camelot (1967). His name marks the 8th most popular boy's name of the '60s.