Most popular girl names in the 50s in Alabama

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June 4, 2026
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Most popular girl names in the 50s in Alabama

Perhaps no decade in US history conjures up more imagery of all-American idealism than the 1950s. A politically conservative era, the '50s introduced the world to some of the most enduring cultural touchstones of the USA: milkshakes, Elvis Presley, "I Love Lucy," and sock-hops. One might imagine classic American kids named Jimmy and Susie splitting a hot-fudge sundae at a local soda shop鈥攁nd you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in Alabama using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,830
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 563 (#65 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#23 most common name)

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#29. Annie

Annie is a name of English origin meaning "grace".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,101
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 302 (#149 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 23,339 (#147 most common name)

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#28. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,182
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,765 (#7 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)

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#27. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,202
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#295 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)

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#26. Nancy

Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,208
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#871 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)

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#25. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,253
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#782 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,696 (#42 most common name)

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#24. Teresa

Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,325
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#775 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)

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#23. Dorothy

Dorothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "God's Gift".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,491
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 99 (#481 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 74,470 (#58 most common name)

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#22. Martha

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady of the house".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#751 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,175 (#49 most common name)

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#21. Karen

Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,619
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#960 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)

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#20. Judy

Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,867
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#960 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)

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#19. Wanda

Wanda is a name of Polish origin meaning "wanderer".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,039
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#960 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 72,415 (#59 most common name)

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#18. Pamela

Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,209
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,638 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)

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#17. Janice

Janice is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,390
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,638 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#24 most common name)

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#16. Carolyn

Carolyn is a name of German origin meaning "free man".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#763 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 124,063 (#25 most common name)

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#15. Kathy

Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,423
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#763 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)

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#14. Betty

Betty is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oath of God".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,435
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#1,095 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 103,196 (#35 most common name)

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#13. Sharon

Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,525
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,638 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)

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#12. Susan

Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,646
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1,061 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)

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#11. Shirley

Shirley is a name of English origin meaning "bright".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1,061 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,807 (#33 most common name)

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#10. Cynthia

Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,123
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#925 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)

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#9. Donna

Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,540
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#925 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)

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#8. Sandra

Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,732
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#775 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)

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#7. Debra

Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,295
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#775 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)

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#6. Barbara

Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,776
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,242 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)

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#5. Brenda

Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,609
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,340 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 209,243 (#18 most common name)

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#4. Deborah

Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,870
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,340 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)

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#3. Patricia

Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#1,031 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)

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#2. Linda

Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,470
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#925 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)

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#1. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,136
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,353 (#8 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)

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