Most Popular Baby Names of 1967: Top Boy and Girl Names
The 3 most popular baby names in 1967 were Michael, David and James for boys and Lisa, Kimberly and Michelle for girls according to the US Census Bureau historical records.
Top #10 male names given to baby boys born in 1967
- Michael
- David
- James
- John
- Robert
- William
- Mark
- Richard
- Christopher
- Brian
Top #10 female names given to baby girls born in 1967
- Lisa
- Kimberly
- Michelle
- Mary
- Susan
- Karen
- Angela
- Tammy
- Melissa
- Jennifer
Baby names Trends and Insights in 1967
The most popular baby names in 1967 for boys were Michael, David, and James, while for girls they were Lisa, Kimberly, and Michelle. These names reflect several cultural influences and trends of the time: - Michael, David, and James were long-standing traditional names that remained popular throughout the 1960s. They were seen as classic, all-American names. - Lisa, Kimberly, and Michelle were more modern, feminine names that gained popularity in the 1960s. They were influenced by the growing prominence of French and other European-derived names in American culture. - Regional preferences also played a role, with names like Michael and Lisa being more common in certain parts of the country compared to others. However, these six names were popular nationwide. - The 1960s saw a significant shift towards more unique and creative baby names, but these classic names remained dominant during this period.
