Most popular girl names in the 50s in Indiana

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

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 Indiana 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. Vicki

Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,320
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#187 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#61 most common name)

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#29. Joyce

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,326
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#939 most common name)

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

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#28. Judith

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,330
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#809 most common name)

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

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#27. Cathy

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,622
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#809 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,707 (#52 most common name)

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#26. Elizabeth

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,627
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,767 (#13 most common name)

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

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#25. Diane

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,768 most common name)

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

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#24. Connie

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,143
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,768 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)

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#23. Diana

Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,197
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 200 (#355 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#55 most common name)

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#22. Kathleen

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,555
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#730 most common name)

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

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#21. Teresa

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,982
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#730 most common name)

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

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#20. Janet

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,768 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".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,728
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,768 most common name)

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

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#18. Sharon

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#1,023 most common name)

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

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#17. Rebecca

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,188
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 313 (#230 most common name)

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

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#16. Carol

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,243
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,564 most common name)

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

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#15. Kathy

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,520
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#2,079 most common name)

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

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#14. Donna

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,680
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#1,739 most common name)

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

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#13. Sandra

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,693
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#956 most common name)

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

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#12. Brenda

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,217
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 45 (#1,001 most common name)

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

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#11. Barbara

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,900
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 106 (#619 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,149
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#730 most common name)

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

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#9. Cynthia

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,168
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#623 most common name)

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

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#8. Pamela

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,446
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#623 most common name)

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

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#7. Patricia

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,238
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#1,094 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,274
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#740 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".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,715
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#772 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,957
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,618 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,200
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#596 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".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,831
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 72 (#797 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".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,883
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 578 (#103 most common name)

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

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