Most popular girl names in the 50s in North Dakota

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

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 North Dakota 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. Janet

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 522
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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#29. Vicki

Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#59 most common name)

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#28. Janice

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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#27. Judy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 543
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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#26. Jane

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 575
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#282 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#50 most common name)

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#25. Rebecca

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 600
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#24. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 631
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#23. Kathy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 638
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#22. Bonnie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 684
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#21. Connie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 718
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#20. Brenda

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 762
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#19. Donna

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 775
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#18. Sharon

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#17. Julie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 859
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#16. Cheryl

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#15. Diane

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,064
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#14. Pamela

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,150
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,175
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#11. Cynthia

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,274
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#10. Deborah

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,300
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#9. Sandra

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,302
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#8. Patricia

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,304
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,388
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#6. Nancy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,394
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#5. Karen

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,548
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,610
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,894
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,030
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)

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

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