Most popular girl names in the 50s in New Mexico

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

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 Mexico 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. Betty

Betty is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oath of God".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 744
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 103,196 (#35 most common name)

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#29. Janet

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#28. Kathleen

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#27. Kathy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 783
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#26. Diana

Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 798
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#357 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#53 most common name)

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#25. Judy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 819
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#357 most common name)

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

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#24. Rebecca

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 821
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#454 most common name)

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

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#23. Martha

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady of the house".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 827
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#454 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,175 (#48 most common name)

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#22. Rose

Rose is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "rosa" which refers to the flower.

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 839
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,684 (#64 most common name)

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#21. Virginia

Virginia is a name of Latin origin meaning pure.

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 69,779 (#61 most common name)

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#20. Theresa

Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 929
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 89,593 (#38 most common name)

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#19. Sharon

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

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

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#18. Carol

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,008
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

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

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#17. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,029
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#94 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,316 (#68 most common name)

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#16. Margaret

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,044
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#15. Pamela

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#14. Nancy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,141
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#13. Donna

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,151
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#12. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#566 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,696 (#41 most common name)

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#11. Cynthia

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,265
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#566 most common name)

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

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#10. Sandra

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,338
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#9. Elizabeth

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 361 (#21 most common name)

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

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#8. Karen

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,368
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#7. Susan

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,605
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#6. Debra

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,620
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#5. Barbara

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,770
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#3. Patricia

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#661 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,625
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#661 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".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,607
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

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

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