Most popular girl names in the 50s in Idaho

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

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 Idaho 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. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)

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#29. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 543
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#46 most common name)

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#28. Judy

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 569
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#27. Brenda

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 580
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#26. Sharon

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 584
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#25. Christine

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 590
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#24. Vicki

Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 594
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#60 most common name)

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#23. Diane

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 604
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#22. Donna

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 614
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#21. Cindy

Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 707
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#47 most common name)

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#20. Cheryl

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 711
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#19. Kathy

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#18. Teresa

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#296 most common name)

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

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#17. Janet

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 768
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 most common name)

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

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#16. Cynthia

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 790
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 most common name)

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

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#15. Connie

Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 801
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#39 most common name)

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#14. Julie

Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 850
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#42 most common name)

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#13. Carol

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 852
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 most common name)

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

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#12. Kathleen

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 861
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#11. Nancy

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 968
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#10. Deborah

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 968
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#9. Barbara

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 995
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#8. Pamela

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 999
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#7. Sandra

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,015
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#6. Patricia

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,213
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#5. Karen

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#632 most common name)

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

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#4. Mary

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,646
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#185 most common name)

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

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#3. Susan

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#185 most common name)

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

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#2. Debra

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,805
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#185 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,978
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#677 most common name)

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

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