Most popular girl names in the 50s in Nebraska

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

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 Nebraska 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. Jane

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#259 most common name)

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

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#29. Christine

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#259 most common name)

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

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#28. Teresa

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,079
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#259 most common name)

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

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#27. Kathryn

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,087
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#593 most common name)

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

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#26. Margaret

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,119
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#104 most common name)

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

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#25. Cindy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,151
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#104 most common name)

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

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#24. Judy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#104 most common name)

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

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#23. Kathy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#104 most common name)

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

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#22. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,320
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#104 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#47 most common name)

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#21. Julie

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,429
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#20. Connie

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#19. Donna

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,543
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#18. Janet

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,757
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#17. Cheryl

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,853
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,857
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#15. Diane

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,087
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#669 most common name)

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

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#14. Sandra

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,101
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,131
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#12. Kathleen

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,294
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,459
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#10. Deborah

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,570
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,685
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#8. Cynthia

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#7. Nancy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,895
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,045
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,594
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,886
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,305
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,748
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#895 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,828
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#142 most common name)

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

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