Most popular girl names in the 50s in Arkansas

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 Arkansas 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. Marilyn

Marilyn is a name of English origin meaning beloved lake.

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,473
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#657 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,149 (#56 most common name)

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#29. Teresa

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,480
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#657 most common name)

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

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#28. Beverly

Beverly is a name of English origin meaning "beaver stream or meadow".

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,494
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 97,785 (#36 most common name)

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#27. Connie

Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,495
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)

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#26. Janet

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,569
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

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

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#25. Dorothy

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,598
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#719 most common name)

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

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#24. Martha

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,614
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#851 most common name)

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

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#23. Janice

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#851 most common name)

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

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#22. Nancy

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,929
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#851 most common name)

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

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#21. Cynthia

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,000
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#909 most common name)

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

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#20. Rebecca

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,013
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 109 (#275 most common name)

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

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#19. Joyce

Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,103
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,048 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,976 (#29 most common name)

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#18. Kathy

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,164
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,048 most common name)

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

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#17. Susan

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,201
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,048 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,490
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,048 most common name)

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

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#15. Judy

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,508
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,048 most common name)

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

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#14. Karen

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#13. Betty

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,814
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#12. Shirley

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,839
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#11. Donna

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,994
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#10. Debra

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,141
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#9. Sandra

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,155
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#8. Sharon

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,173
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#7. Carolyn

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,253
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,732
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#787 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,420
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,520
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#949 most common name)

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

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#3. Brenda

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,032
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

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

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#2. Mary

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,235
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 335 (#72 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

Arkansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,349
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,170 most common name)

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

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