Most popular girl names in the 50s in Alaska

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

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 Alaska 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. Janice

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 170
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#936 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#23 most common name)

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#29. Martha

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 179
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#936 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,175 (#42 most common name)

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#28. Catherine

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#256 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,837 (#30 most common name)

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#27. Theresa

Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 196
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 89,593 (#35 most common name)

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#26. Kathy

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 199
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#21 most common name)

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#25. Teresa

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 200
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#28 most common name)

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#24. Katherine

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 201
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#188 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,854 (#53 most common name)

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#23. Rebecca

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 206
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#305 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#26 most common name)

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#22. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 216
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#228 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,527 (#34 most common name)

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#21. Janet

Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 218
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#228 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#19 most common name)

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#20. Diane

Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#228 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#16 most common name)

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#19. Carol

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 282
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#228 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#15 most common name)

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#18. Cheryl

Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 289
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#228 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#18 most common name)

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#17. Margaret

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 299
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#22 most common name)

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#16. Nancy

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#8 most common name)

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#15. Sharon

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#13 most common name)

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#14. Sandra

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 347
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#11 most common name)

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#13. Donna

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 348
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#9 most common name)

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#12. Pamela

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 353
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#90 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#12 most common name)

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#11. Elizabeth

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 355
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#20 most common name)

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#10. Kathleen

Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 369
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#14 most common name)

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#9. Cynthia

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 422
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#10 most common name)

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#8. Barbara

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 457
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

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

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#7. Deborah

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 478
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 516
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#7 most common name)

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#5. Patricia

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 548
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

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

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#4. Susan

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 646
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

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

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#3. Debra

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 648
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 758
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 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".

Alaska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 826
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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