Keep scrolling to learn some of the most popular baby names from the 1960s that need to make a comeback. Linda and Paul are our favorites. What are yours?

1. Elizabeth

Although there will be many fashionable female names on this list, this is probably the most classic one. Unlike most of the other names on this list, Elizabeth's popularity has grown since then, with her ranking at 14 in 2021 and consistently breaking the top ten.

2. Mark

This name gained popularity in the mid-1950s and remained in the top 10 until 1970. It's not uncommon to meet a little Mark nowadays, but Marcus seems like a more modern option if you're looking for a stylish M boy name.

3. Sharon

Sometimes, when you meet a woman named Sharon, you can virtually tell which decade they were born in: either the 1940s or the 1950s, when the name suddenly gained popularity. Unfortunately, Sharon plummeted totally out of the top 1000 in 2016 and will most likely remain there.

4. Thomas

How adorable does the nickname Tommy sound for a modern-day newborn? Thomas, a classic boy name, topped the baby name lists from 1900 to the mid-1970s, when it began to fall out of favor, albeit marginally.

5. Jeffrey

You might have an Uncle Jeff, but this classic boy name, which was extremely popular from the 1950s to the 1970s, would be adorable on a baby, and we already know it is perfectly professional on an adult. Your child will appreciate how easy it is to find his name on a keychain.

6. Sandra

Sandra's popularity has declined since its peak in the early 1960s, when it was a top-ten option for infant girls, thanks in part to actress Sandra Dee. However, the nickname Sandy is adorable, and we can ensure that there will not be five more prancing about the playground.

7. Gary

This adorable name entered the top ten for the first time in the 1950s, peaking at number nine in 1954, thanks in great part to Gary Cooper, who had won an Academy Award for "Best Actor" the previous year for his starring role in High Noon.

8. Nancy

Imagine meeting a tiny Nancy today. From 1931 to 1962, Nancy ranked in the top 20 of the Social Security baby name popularity list. Kids today likely recognize the name thanks to the renowned Fancy Nancy book series.

9. Julie

Julie would fit right in with the other Avas and Emmas in preschool. The French name means "youthful", and it's recognizable without being overdone, and it doesn't give you a dated impression. Moreover, it's a good alternative to the increasingly popular Juliet and Julia.

10. Cynthia

Cynthia was a top-ten favorite among parents from the mid-50s to the mid-60s. The distinctive moniker, which is now barely in the top 1000 for girls, evokes all of the fiery, strong Greek goddess qualities while yet having a natural feel, making it totally on style for a 2024 child.

11. George

George was extremely popular in the early half of the twentieth century, as well as the 1960s, and is now ranked 142 on the Social Security Baby Name popularity list for 2022. With royal feelings courtesy to the newborn Prince George, we expect additional Georges to populate the play yards soon.

12. Richard

Richard was a popular name with parents for most of the twentieth century, peaking at number seven for boys in the 1950s. However, it's been on the decline ever since, and it's not expected to trend up anytime soon.

13. Barbara

The name Barbara means "foreign" or "strange," which it certainly is by today's standards, given how rarely it is heard in young children. From the late 1920s to the mid-60s, everyone and their mother named their baby girl Barbara.

14. Paul

We know a few Pauls, including Paul McCartney, but we don't hear it mentioned very often these days. It was a 20th-century classic presented to a staggering 242,515 boys in the 1960s, and it's still short and simple. Your child will undoubtedly stand out in a crowd of Noahs and Williams.

15. David

The male names of the 1950s were definitely less trend-driven than the girl names, as another classic, David, which is still widely used today, was the fourth most popular boy name of the decade. Well, we know David Schwimmer, the awarded actor and director definitely is a successful star.

16. Patricia

Patricia, the feminine form of Patrick, is a name that we rarely hear nowadays. However, from 1930 to the mid-1960s, it remained a top-10 option for parents of little girls. Nevertheless, it could be 50 years or more until you meet another tiny Patricia.

17. Charles

There may or may not be more female Charlies than males in the world now, but Charles was the go-to name for guys in the 1950s (and throughout the first part of the twentieth century). Charlie has emerged as a top unisex contender for Generation Alpha.

18. Linda

Linda was the second most popular baby name for girls in the 1950s, but although literally meaning "pretty", parents today don't see the appeal, as it continues to fall in popularity, just cracking the top 1000 in 2021.

19. Kimberly

Names ending in -ly and -ley are currently popular, so why not consider the once-fashionable Kimberly, the fifth most popular girl name of the 1960s? Kimber is also an interesting option that may feel more modern and stylish to some parents.

20. Kelly

Kelly was not a top ten name for girls in the 1960s, but it was given to 128,054 girls, ranking 30th for the decade. It also became increasingly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Not many people know that Kelly is traditionally a masculine name, but we think it would be a great name for a little surfer boy (Kelly Slater!) born today.

21. Timothy

Thank you, Timothée Chalame,t for making this 1960s favorite suddenly seem fresh, modern, and stylish again. We personally adore the nickname Tim or Timmy. So, if you’re looking for a well-known but less common name that’ll age nicely with your baby boy, our vote’s on this truly timeless option.

22. Robert

The name Robert ruled supreme throughout the twentieth century, reaching number one in 1953. Despite the variety, parents appear to be over it and want more unusual names. Robert Smith is a cool inspiration, too.

23. Karen

An adorable choice for baby girls born in the 1950s and 1960s was Karen, but that once-popular name is now controversial to pronounce due to a viral meme. We can only see this name becoming increasingly unpopular, as no one wants their child to "be a Karen".

24. Patrick

Patrick, given to 122,719 boys in the 1960s, is a great name that, in our opinion, deserves a rebirth. It has the same sophistication of today's most popular male names, such as Henry and James, without being overused.

25. Kathleen

Kathleen, a sophisticated antique name popular among parents from the 1940s to the 1960s, is a surprisingly fresh choice for a baby girl born today, as long as you can avoid the overused nickname Katie. However, with so many youngsters now going by their full names, we don't see this as a major issue.

26. William

Since the turn of the century, the name William has continuously been in the top 20 names for boys. Nonetheless, it has never reached the coveted number one position. It remained at number six throughout the 1950s, and ironically, in 2021, it was the sixth most common name for boys. The name William translates as "resolute protector" or "strong-willed" warrior.

27. Deborah

There were certainly a lot of little Debbies running around in the 1950s, with the name Deborah ranking fifth and the alternate spelling Debra ranking seventh on the Social Security baby name popularity list. We're confident you can think of at least five.

28. John

John was the most popular baby boy name from 1900 to 1923, and it remained in the top five until 1972. During the 1950s, approximately 800,000 infant boys were given the name John. So, if you're looking for a timeless name for your child, this one is a surefire winner.

29. Susan

Susan's name may appear to be out of date. Susan was the top option for many mothers and fathers in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, when it peaked in popularity, but it has since gone out of favor, not even making the top 1000 most popular names for girls anymore.

30. Michael

The boys undoubtedly got the better end of the stick in the 1950s, with interesting names like Michael that still feel fresh today, as well as a plethora of nickname options: Mike, Mikey, Mick, and Mickey. And we are pretty sure that Michael Jackson would not have been the successful artist we know today if his name had been Liam Jackson.