Most popular girl names in the 50s in Connecticut

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

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 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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#30. Laura

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,755
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 122 (#255 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,527 (#38 most common name)

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#29. Catherine

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,778
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 149 (#205 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,837 (#32 most common name)

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#28. Joan

Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,861
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,042 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#45 most common name)

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#27. Lynn

Lynn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "waterfall".

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,861
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,042 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,035 (#67 most common name)

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#26. Denise

Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,898
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,042 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 123,774 (#26 most common name)

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#25. Lisa

Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,957
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,042 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,773 (#37 most common name)

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#24. Judith

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,964
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)

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#23. Christine

Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,988
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)

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#22. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,010
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#44 most common name)

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#21. Janet

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,099
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

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

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#20. Margaret

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,443
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#92 most common name)

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

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#19. Cheryl

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,597
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#92 most common name)

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

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#18. Sandra

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,742
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#92 most common name)

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

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#17. Pamela

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,746
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#92 most common name)

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

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#16. Sharon

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,139
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#92 most common name)

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

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#15. Elizabeth

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,366
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#14. Carol

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,405
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#13. Cynthia

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,425
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#12. Debra

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,542
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#11. Diane

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,006
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#10. Barbara

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,493
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 711 (#27 most common name)

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

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#9. Kathleen

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,593
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#850 most common name)

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

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#8. Donna

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,920
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#850 most common name)

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

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#7. Karen

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,102
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#850 most common name)

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

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#6. Nancy

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,337
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#850 most common name)

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

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#5. Deborah

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,350
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,714
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#816 most common name)

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

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#3. Mary

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,038
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 160 (#188 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#936 most common name)

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

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#1. Susan

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

Connecticut
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,233
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#936 most common name)

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

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