Most popular girl names in the 50s in Maine

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

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 Maine 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. Janet

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 568 (#60 most common name)

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

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#29. Bonnie

Bonnie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "pretty".

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 700
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 568 (#60 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#48 most common name)

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#28. Janice

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 701
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 568 (#60 most common name)

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

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#27. Ann

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 568 (#60 most common name)

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

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#26. Catherine

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#342 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,837 (#32 most common name)

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#25. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 809
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 130 (#75 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#23 most common name)

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#24. Kathy

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 833
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 130 (#75 most common name)

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

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#23. Jane

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 846
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#271 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#49 most common name)

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#22. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 862
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#271 most common name)

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

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#21. Judith

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 904
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#271 most common name)

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

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#20. Elizabeth

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#19. Cheryl

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,164
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#18. Kathleen

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,229
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#17. Sharon

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,265
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#16. Carol

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,292
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#15. Sandra

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,421
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#14. Barbara

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,528
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#13. Brenda

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,577
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#12. Cynthia

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,578
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#11. Pamela

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,619
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 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".

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,741
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#9. Donna

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#8. Diane

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,790
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#7. Debra

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,931
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#6. Nancy

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,995
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,084
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name)

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

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#4. Mary

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,401
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#169 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,564
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#169 most common name)

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

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#2. Susan

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,233
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#169 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

Maine
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,321
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#169 most common name)

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

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