Most popular girl names in the 50s in Arizona

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

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 Arizona 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. Janet

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#2,057 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)

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#29. Martha

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 822
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#841 most common name)

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

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#28. Kathy

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 825
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#841 most common name)

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

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#27. Sylvia

Sylvia is a name of Latin origin meaning "forest".

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 835
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#750 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 39,470 (#104 most common name)

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#26. Virginia

Virginia is a name of Latin origin meaning pure.

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#881 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 69,779 (#63 most common name)

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#25. Rose

Rose is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "rosa" which refers to the flower.

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 860
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 456 (#134 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,684 (#66 most common name)

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#24. Cheryl

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 456 (#134 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)

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#23. Rebecca

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 936
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 298 (#218 most common name)

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

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#22. Diane

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,055
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 298 (#218 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)

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#21. Brenda

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,057
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 60 (#897 most common name)

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

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#20. Margaret

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,069
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 223 (#325 most common name)

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

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#19. Elizabeth

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,131
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,538 (#21 most common name)

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

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#18. Kathleen

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,143
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#1,061 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)

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#17. Gloria

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,188
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 104 (#628 most common name)

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

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#16. Donna

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,191
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,626 most common name)

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

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#15. Sharon

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,203
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,574 most common name)

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

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#14. Pamela

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,242
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,540 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,281
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,540 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)

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#12. Nancy

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,287
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#996 most common name)

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

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#11. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,317
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 899 (#54 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,316 (#70 most common name)

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#10. Sandra

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,606
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 64 (#871 most common name)

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

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#9. Cynthia

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 98 (#662 most common name)

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

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#8. Karen

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,686
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 71 (#826 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,845
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#795 most common name)

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

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#6. Debra

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,953
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#795 most common name)

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

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#5. Deborah

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,197
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#1,406 most common name)

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

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#4. Susan

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,220
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#1,387 most common name)

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

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#3. Patricia

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

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 73 (#814 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".

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,248
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#1,019 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".

Arizona
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,580
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 258 (#273 most common name)

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

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