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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 boys in the 50s in Connecticut 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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1 / 30Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,081
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 121 (#257 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,932 (#38 most common name)
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2 / 30Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,125
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 119 (#261 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,321 (#34 most common name)
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3 / 30Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,277
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 209 (#171 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 198,322 (#22 most common name)
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4 / 30Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,376
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 45 (#446 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,459 (#32 most common name)
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5 / 30Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,503
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,163 (#18 most common name, -53.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)
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6 / 30Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,634
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 176 (#196 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,317 (#35 most common name)
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7 / 30George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,788
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 421 (#90 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)
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8 / 30Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,853
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#388 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)
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9 / 30Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,943
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 285 (#130 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 158,998 (#27 most common name)
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10 / 30Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,977
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#232 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)
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11 / 30Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,043
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,066 (#23 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 243,725 (#19 most common name)
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12 / 30Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 83 (#328 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 184,663 (#24 most common name)
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13 / 30Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,198
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#537 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)
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14 / 30Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,316
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 858 (#40 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)
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15 / 30Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,348
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 160 (#210 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)
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16 / 30Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,490
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#219 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)
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17 / 30Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,888
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 272 (#138 (tie) most common name, -93.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)
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18 / 30Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,535
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 312 (#118 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 102,752 (#39 most common name)
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19 / 30Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,746
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#751 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)
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20 / 30Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,133
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 189 (#184 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)
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21 / 30Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,132
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,376 (#12 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)
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22 / 30Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,412
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 183 (#190 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)
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23 / 30Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,095
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 935 (#32 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)
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24 / 30William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,468 (#7 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)
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25 / 30Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,942
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 237 (#153 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)
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26 / 30James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,642
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,626 (#3 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)
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27 / 30David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 820 (#44 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)
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28 / 30Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,199
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,510 (#6 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,379
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,158 (#19 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)
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30 / 30Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,517
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 551 (#64 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)
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