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1960s Name Generator
Popular Names From the Swinging Sixties for Period Fiction and Retro Characters
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How the 1960s Name Generator works
This 1960s name generator gives names that were popular for babies born in the 1960s, the decade of the Beatles, the space race and the tail of the baby boom. Pick female or male names for retro fiction, period drama and family history projects.
Where the 1960s name generator's names come from
Each first name ranked among the most popular for babies born in the United States or Britain between 1960 and 1969. Lisa was the breakout girls' name of the decade, alongside Karen, Susan, Kimberly and Donna, while Mark, Michael, David and Steven led for boys. Many of these names felt fresh and modern at the time, a clear break from the Margarets and Roberts of their parents.
Sixties nicknames
People born in the 1960s often went by short forms: Debbie, Cindy, Patty, Steve, Mike, Jeff. The nickname option gives the friendly version a classmate would have used. Someone born in the 1960s is around sixty now, so these names fit parents and grandparents in a contemporary story as well as teenagers in a period piece.
Other decades
Step back with the 1940s name generator or forward with the 1970s name generator.
FAQ
What were the most popular names in the 1960s?
In the United States the top names of the decade were Michael, David, John and James for boys, and Lisa, Mary, Susan, Karen and Kimberly for girls. In Britain Susan, Julie, Karen and Tracey were especially popular.
Can I use this for a 1960s character?
Yes. All the first names were common for babies born in the decade, so they suit characters born in the 1960s. A character who was an adult in the Sixties would have been born earlier, so try the 1940s generator.
What counts as a 60s name now?
Names like Debbie, Tammy, Kevin, Gary and Darren are strongly tied to the 1960s today, because they were very popular then and have been rare for babies ever since.
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