Most popular girl names in the 50s in Minnesota

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

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 Minnesota 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. Joan

Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,618
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,687 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#45 most common name)

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#29. Ann

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,644
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#929 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#41 most common name)

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#28. Judith

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,652
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,280 most common name)

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

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#27. Lori

Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,654
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,280 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#79 most common name)

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#26. Lynn

Lynn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "waterfall".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,658
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,280 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,035 (#67 most common name)

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#25. Kathryn

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,762
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 121 (#448 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 77,803 (#57 most common name)

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#24. Elizabeth

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,908
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,327 (#18 most common name)

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

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#23. Jane

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,055
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 261 (#216 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#51 most common name)

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#22. Donna

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,089
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 261 (#216 most common name)

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

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#21. Margaret

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,198
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

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

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#20. Jean

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,235
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 72,257 (#60 most common name)

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#19. Janet

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,334
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

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

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#18. Sharon

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,087
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

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

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#17. Cheryl

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,741
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,086
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 605 (#77 most common name)

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

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#15. Julie

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,241
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#791 most common name)

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

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#14. Carol

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#791 most common name)

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

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#13. Sandra

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,627
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#1,121 most common name)

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

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#12. Deborah

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,076
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#1,002 most common name)

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

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#11. Cynthia

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,082
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#909 most common name)

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

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#10. Diane

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,501
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#909 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,648
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,064 most common name)

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

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#8. Kathleen

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,811
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#842 most common name)

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

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#7. Nancy

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,428
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#946 most common name)

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

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#6. Patricia

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,496
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,229 most common name)

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

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#5. Barbara

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,630
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,247 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,194
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,247 most common name)

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

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#3. Linda

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,007
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#791 most common name)

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

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#2. Susan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,129
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#887 most common name)

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

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#1. Mary

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 322 (#178 most common name)

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

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