Most popular girl names in the 50s in Delaware

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

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 Delaware 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. Christine

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 317
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#29. Bonnie

Bonnie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "pretty".

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#47 most common name)

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#28. Joyce

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 334
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#27. Lisa

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 336
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#26. Judith

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 336
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#25. Denise

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#24. Robin

Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 360
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#448 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,407 (#49 most common name)

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#23. Catherine

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 373
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#22. Pamela

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#21. Brenda

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 409
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#20. Janet

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 419
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#19. Cheryl

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 471
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#18. Debra

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 521
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#270 most common name)

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

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#17. Margaret

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 523
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 39 (#176 most common name)

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

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#16. Elizabeth

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 557
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#15. Sandra

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 632
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#14. Cynthia

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 653
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#13. Kathleen

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 679
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#12. Carol

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 711
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#11. Diane

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 747
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 839
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#9. Sharon

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 848
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#8. Donna

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 997
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,021
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#5. Susan

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,217
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,343
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,480
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,486
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#16 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".

Delaware
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,588
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#187 most common name)

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

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