Most popular girl names in the 50s in Nevada

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

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 Nevada 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".

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 152
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#992 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#26 most common name)

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#29. Laura

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 152
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#615 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,527 (#35 most common name)

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#28. Janice

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 154
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#615 most common name)

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

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#27. Lisa

Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#938 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,773 (#35 most common name)

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#26. Cindy

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 173
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#938 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#43 most common name)

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#25. Elizabeth

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 174
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 631 (#21 most common name)

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

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#24. Denise

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 175
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#747 most common name)

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

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#23. Brenda

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#984 most common name)

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

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#22. Teresa

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 193
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#759 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#29 most common name)

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#21. Julie

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 194
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#39 most common name)

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#20. Kathy

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 202
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 most common name)

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

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#19. Janet

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 213
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 most common name)

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

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#18. Diane

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 216
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 most common name)

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

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#17. Cheryl

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 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".

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 254
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 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".

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#606 most common name)

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

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#14. Donna

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 278
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#864 most common name)

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

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#13. Nancy

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 287
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#864 most common name)

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

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#12. Cynthia

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 287
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#634 most common name)

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

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#11. Sandra

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#984 most common name)

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

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#10. Pamela

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#984 most common name)

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

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#9. Kathleen

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 316
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,112 most common name)

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

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#8. Barbara

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,112 most common name)

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

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#7. Karen

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 416
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#900 most common name)

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

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#6. Deborah

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#984 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 482
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#671 most common name)

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

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#4. Susan

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 541
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#671 most common name)

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

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#3. Mary

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 570
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#265 most common name)

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

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#2. Debra

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 608
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#265 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

Nevada
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 693
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#900 most common name)

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

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