Most popular boy names in the 50s in Louisiana

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 boys in the 50s in Louisiana 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. Henry

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,563
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,245 (#18 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,205 (#61 most common name)

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#29. Dennis

Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,672
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#505 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 204,267 (#21 most common name)

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#28. Johnny

Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,758
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 131 (#392 (tie) most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)

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#27. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,811
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 865 (#51 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 243,725 (#19 most common name)

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#26. Steven

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

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,856
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 255 (#227 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)

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#25. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,888
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 191 (#290 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)

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#24. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,995
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 858 (#53 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)

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#23. Terry

Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,233
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 99 (#480 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#29 most common name)

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#22. Willie

Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,524
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#585 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,241 (#53 most common name)

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#21. Gregory

Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 157 (#340 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 178,453 (#26 most common name)

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#20. Edward

Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,582
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#215 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)

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#19. George

George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 395 (#151 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)

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#18. Jerry

Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,659
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#538 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)

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#17. Paul

Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,993
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 272 (#217 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)

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#16. Mark

Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,328
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#296 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)

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#15. Gary

Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,803
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#498 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)

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#14. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,408
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,081 (#35 most common name, -80.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)

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#13. Ronald

Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,032
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#356 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)

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#12. Kenneth

Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,406
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 302 (#197 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)

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#11. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,449
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#215 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)

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#10. Larry

Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,613
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#509 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)

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#9. Donald

Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,008
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 156 (#342 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)

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#8. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,392 (#15 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)

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#7. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,686
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,953 (#5 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)

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#6. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,935
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 970 (#43 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)

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#5. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,011 (#39 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)

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#4. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,115
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 710 (#76 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)

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#3. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,500
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,900 (#6 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)

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#2. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,188
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,442 (#13 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)

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#1. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,010
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,994 (#4 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)

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