Most popular girl names in the 50s in Maryland

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

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 Maryland 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. Kathy

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,894
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 796 (#7 most common name)

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

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#29. Bonnie

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,033
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#987 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#50 most common name)

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#28. Catherine

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,059
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 261 (#213 most common name)

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

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#27. Darlene

Darlene is a name of English origin meaning "little dear one".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,109
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 261 (#213 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 61,875 (#71 most common name)

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#26. Carolyn

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,111
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#1,044 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 124,063 (#25 most common name)

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#25. Robin

Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,335
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#1,061 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,407 (#53 most common name)

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#24. Joyce

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,412
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#732 most common name)

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

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#23. Janet

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,415
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,163 most common name)

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

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#22. Elizabeth

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,553
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,504 (#12 most common name)

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

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#21. Cheryl

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,684
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,504 (#12 most common name)

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

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#20. Denise

Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,806
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1,139 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 123,774 (#26 most common name)

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#19. Margaret

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,965
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 455 (#110 most common name)

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

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#18. Diane

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,198
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,840 most common name)

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

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#17. Kathleen

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,210
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#987 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,440
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#987 most common name)

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

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#15. Carol

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,524
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#987 most common name)

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

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#14. Brenda

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,619
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,113 most common name)

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

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#13. Sandra

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,904
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#881 most common name)

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

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#12. Debra

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,942
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#881 most common name)

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

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#11. Cynthia

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,091
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#849 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,237
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#780 most common name)

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

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#9. Donna

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,058
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#780 most common name)

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

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#8. Karen

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,733
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 104 (#522 most common name)

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

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#7. Sharon

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,909
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#893 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,489
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#893 most common name)

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

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#5. Susan

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,616
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#1,061 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,525
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#1,028 most common name)

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

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#3. Linda

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,947
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#798 most common name)

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

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#2. Deborah

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,021
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 103 (#526 most common name)

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

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#1. Mary

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,753
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 362 (#146 most common name)

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

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