Most popular girl names in the 50s in Hawaii

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

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 Hawaii 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. Lori

Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 377
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 716 (#37 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#76 most common name)

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#29. Christine

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 380
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 716 (#37 most common name)

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

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#28. Lisa

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

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

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#27. Brenda

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 410
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

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

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#26. Darlene

Darlene is a name of English origin meaning "little dear one".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 423
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 61,875 (#68 most common name)

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#25. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 429
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 35,496 (#109 most common name)

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#24. Charlene

Charlene is a name of English origin meaning free spirit.

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 468
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 32,695 (#117 most common name)

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#23. Ann

Ann is a name of Latin origin meaning "grace".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 484
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#513 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#40 most common name)

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#22. Elizabeth

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 513
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#25 most common name)

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

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#21. Janice

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 519
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#25 most common name)

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

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#20. Valerie

Valerie is a name of Latin origin meaning "fierce".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 52,224 (#78 most common name)

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#19. Lynn

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 617
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,035 (#65 most common name)

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#18. Cheryl

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 631
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#17. Barbara

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 642
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#16. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 648
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#43 most common name)

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#15. Carol

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 663
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#14. Diane

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#13. Pamela

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#12. Kathleen

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 801
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#11. Deborah

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#224 most common name)

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

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#10. Mary

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 880
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#9. Sharon

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 914
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#8. Cynthia

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 940
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#7. Donna

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#6. Sandra

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 956
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,036
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,121
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#3. Linda

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,208
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#2. Karen

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,243
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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#1. Susan

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,331
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#290 most common name)

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

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