Most popular girl names in the 50s in Missouri

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

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 Missouri 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. Judy

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,062
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,034 (#86 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)

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#29. Teresa

Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,135
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 53 (#835 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)

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#28. Elizabeth

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,643 (#12 most common name)

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

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#27. Margaret

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,179
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 632 (#81 most common name)

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

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#26. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,273
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 208 (#303 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)

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#25. Carolyn

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,450
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#752 most common name)

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

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#24. Connie

Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,546
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#752 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)

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#23. Joyce

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,701
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,207 most common name)

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

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#22. Janice

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,775
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,207 most common name)

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

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#21. Diane

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,189
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,207 most common name)

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

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#20. Kathy

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,298
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,207 most common name)

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

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#19. Cheryl

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,434
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,207 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,662
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#943 most common name)

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

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#17. Janet

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,632
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#943 most common name)

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

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#16. Cynthia

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,085
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#908 most common name)

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

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#15. Carol

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,115
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#908 most common name)

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

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#14. Sandra

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#1,249 most common name)

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

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#13. Brenda

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,685
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,865 most common name)

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

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#12. Nancy

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,000
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#989 most common name)

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

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#11. Pamela

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,081
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#989 most common name)

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

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#10. Sharon

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,117
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#1,134 most common name)

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

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#9. Donna

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,810
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,460 most common name)

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

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#8. Debra

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,327
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,460 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,443
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#723 most common name)

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

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#6. Susan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,908
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#865 most common name)

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

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#5. Karen

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,976
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#1,060 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,617
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#933 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,210
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#989 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#827 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,853
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 604 (#86 most common name)

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

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