Most popular girl names in the 50s in Georgia

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

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 Georgia 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. Cheryl

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,151
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#2,482 most common name)

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

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#29. Beverly

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,586
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#1,642 most common name)

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

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#28. Dorothy

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 195 (#541 most common name)

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

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#27. Elizabeth

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,988 (#9 most common name)

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

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#26. Teresa

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,981
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#972 most common name)

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

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#25. Carol

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,061
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#972 most common name)

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

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#24. Martha

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,131
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 107 (#863 most common name)

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

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#23. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,325
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 140 (#706 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,696 (#42 most common name)

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#22. Karen

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,409
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 108 (#856 most common name)

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

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#21. Wanda

Wanda is a name of Polish origin meaning "wanderer".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,644
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 108 (#856 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 72,415 (#59 most common name)

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#20. Judy

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,671
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#2,257 most common name)

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

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#19. Sharon

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,873
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#1,289 most common name)

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

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#18. Kathy

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,992
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#2,143 most common name)

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

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#17. Carolyn

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,023
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 128 (#758 most common name)

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

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#16. Nancy

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,081
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#1,049 most common name)

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

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#15. Janice

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,161
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#1,684 most common name)

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

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#14. Pamela

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#1,363 most common name)

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

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#13. Shirley

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,764
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#1,790 most common name)

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

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#12. Donna

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,924
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#2,551 most common name)

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

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#11. Betty

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,957
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#1,484 most common name)

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

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#10. Cynthia

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,242
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#874 most common name)

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

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#9. Debra

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,925
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#874 most common name)

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

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#8. Sandra

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,926
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#1,395 most common name)

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

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#7. Susan

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,957
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#1,178 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,436
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#1,453 most common name)

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

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#5. Brenda

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,960
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#1,336 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,525
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#874 most common name)

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

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#3. Patricia

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#1,336 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,452
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 92 (#960 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,242 (#62 most common name)

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

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