Most popular girl names in the 50s in Kentucky

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

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 Kentucky 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. Beverly

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,663
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#142 most common name)

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

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#29. Shirley

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,677
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#142 most common name)

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

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#28. Cynthia

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,725
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#598 most common name)

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

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#27. Elizabeth

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,859
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,250 (#12 most common name)

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

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#26. Carol

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,890
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,250 (#12 most common name)

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

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#25. Janice

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,941
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,250 (#12 most common name)

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

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#24. Rebecca

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,037
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 185 (#245 most common name)

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

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#23. Wanda

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,099
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 185 (#245 most common name)

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

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#22. Joyce

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,113
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#778 most common name)

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

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#21. Janet

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,183
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#778 most common name)

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

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#20. Connie

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,553
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#778 most common name)

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

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#19. Betty

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,766
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,103 most common name)

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

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#18. Teresa

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,895
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,103 most common name)

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

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#17. Carolyn

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,934
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 39 (#740 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".

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,049
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#679 most common name)

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

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#15. Susan

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,463
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#985 most common name)

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

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#14. Judy

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,747
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,449 most common name)

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

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#13. Kathy

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,011
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,449 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,128
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#910 most common name)

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

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#11. Pamela

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,412
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,449 most common name)

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

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#10. Karen

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,493
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#846 most common name)

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

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#9. Debra

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,654
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#846 most common name)

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

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#8. Sharon

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,016
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,194 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,207
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#580 most common name)

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

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#6. Donna

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,787
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#580 most common name)

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

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#5. Brenda

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,061
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#952 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,699
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#1,012 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".

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,446
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#778 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".

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,646
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#635 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".

Kentucky
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,295
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 530 (#68 most common name)

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

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