Most popular girl names in the 50s in Montana

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

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 Montana 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. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#46 most common name)

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#29. Debbie

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 483
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,044 (#53 most common name)

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#28. Vicki

Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#60 most common name)

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#27. Bonnie

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 528
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#49 most common name)

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#26. Janice

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 545
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

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

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#25. Judy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 571
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

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

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#24. Cindy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 588
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#47 most common name)

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#23. Connie

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 613
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#39 most common name)

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#22. Julie

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#42 most common name)

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#21. Kathy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 629
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#402 most common name)

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

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#20. Margaret

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 657
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#19. Sharon

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 727
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#18. Diane

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 728
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#17. Janet

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 736
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#16. Cheryl

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#15. Cynthia

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#14. Donna

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#13. Pamela

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 876
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#12. Nancy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,032
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#11. Sandra

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,034
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#10. Kathleen

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,073
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#9. Carol

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,073
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#8. Deborah

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,182
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,291
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#6. Patricia

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#156 most common name)

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

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#5. Karen

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,399
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#421 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,621
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#421 most common name)

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

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#3. Susan

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,747
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#421 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,202
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#421 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,369
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#129 most common name)

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

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