Most popular girl names in the 50s in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire 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. Robin

Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,407 (#51 most common name)

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#29. Elaine

Elaine is a name of French origin meaning shining light.

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 427
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,210 (#72 most common name)

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#28. Kathy

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

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

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#27. Bonnie

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 449
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#48 most common name)

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#26. Jane

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 468
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#49 most common name)

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#25. Ann

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 469
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#40 most common name)

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#24. Elizabeth

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 498
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#23. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 529
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#43 most common name)

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#22. Janet

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 552
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#21. Judith

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 607
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#33 most common name)

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#20. Cheryl

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 677
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#19. Sharon

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#18. Brenda

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#17. Barbara

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 778
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 802
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#15. Denise

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#14. Cynthia

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 867
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 868
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#11. Kathleen

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 950
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#10. Debra

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,089
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,099
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#8. Nancy

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,262
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#7. Diane

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#6. Mary

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,363
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,370
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#3. Donna

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,426
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,027
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#1. Susan

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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