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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 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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1 / 30Laura 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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2 / 30Catherine 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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3 / 30Joan 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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4 / 30Lynn 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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5 / 30Denise 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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6 / 30Lisa 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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7 / 30Judith 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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8 / 30Christine 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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9 / 30Gail 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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10 / 30Janet 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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11 / 30Margaret 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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12 / 30Cheryl 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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13 / 30Sandra 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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14 / 30Pamela 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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15 / 30Sharon 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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16 / 30Elizabeth 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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17 / 30Carol 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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18 / 30Cynthia 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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19 / 30Debra 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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20 / 30Diane 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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21 / 30Barbara 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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22 / 30Kathleen 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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23 / 30Donna 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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24 / 30Karen 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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25 / 30Nancy 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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26 / 30Deborah 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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27 / 30Patricia 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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28 / 30Mary 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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29 / 30Linda 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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30 / 30Susan 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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