Most popular girl names in the 50s in Michigan

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

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 Michigan 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. Cindy

Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,624
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#2,224 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#48 most common name)

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#29. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,841
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 198 (#439 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,527 (#38 most common name)

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#28. Elizabeth

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,983
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,114 (#17 most common name)

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

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#27. Judith

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,015
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#1,005 most common name)

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

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#26. Julie

Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,118
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#883 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#43 most common name)

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#25. Margaret

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,475
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 761 (#104 most common name)

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

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#24. Janice

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,308
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#2,131 most common name)

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

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#23. Christine

Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,478
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 64 (#996 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)

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#22. Brenda

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,779
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 64 (#996 most common name)

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

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#21. Kathy

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,193
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#2,224 most common name)

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

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#20. Janet

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,724
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,941 most common name)

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

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#19. Donna

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,108
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#2,131 most common name)

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

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#18. Denise

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,050
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 38 (#1,261 most common name)

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

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#17. Cheryl

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,450
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 38 (#1,261 most common name)

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

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#16. Sharon

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,554
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1,558 most common name)

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

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#15. Carol

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,700
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1,558 most common name)

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

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#14. Diane

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,165
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#2,224 most common name)

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

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#13. Cynthia

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,354
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 92 (#816 most common name)

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

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#12. Kathleen

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,402
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#877 most common name)

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

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#11. Pamela

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,493
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#1,607 most common name)

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

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#10. Sandra

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,657
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#1,197 most common name)

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

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#9. Nancy

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,531 most common name)

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

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#8. Barbara

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,902
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#959 most common name)

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

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#7. Debra

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,091
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#959 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,224
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#1,124 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,896
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#915 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,312
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,531 most common name)

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

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#3. Susan

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 24,056
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#959 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 27,561
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 92 (#816 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".

Michigan
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 30,498
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 553 (#163 most common name)

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

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