Most popular girl names in the 50s in Ohio

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

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 Ohio 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. Beverly

Beverly is a name of English origin meaning "beaver stream or meadow".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,541
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#1,271 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 97,785 (#36 most common name)

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#29. Teresa

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 96 (#909 most common name)

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

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#28. Judith

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,289
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 78 (#1,040 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)

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#27. Joyce

Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 57 (#1,238 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,976 (#29 most common name)

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#26. Elizabeth

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,415
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,824 (#15 most common name)

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

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#25. Margaret

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,612
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 933 (#109 most common name)

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

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#24. Christine

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,692
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#1,060 most common name)

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

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#23. Denise

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,943
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#1,690 most common name)

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

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#22. Rebecca

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,469
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 448 (#267 most common name)

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

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#21. Janet

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,836
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#2,161 most common name)

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

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#20. Kathy

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,648
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#2,107 most common name)

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

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#19. Cheryl

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,034
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#2,237 most common name)

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

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#18. Brenda

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,118
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 53 (#1,293 most common name)

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

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#17. Diane

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,321
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#2,237 most common name)

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

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#16. Donna

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,458
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#1,951 most common name)

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

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#15. Kathleen

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,077
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 103 (#872 most common name)

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

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#14. Carol

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,316
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#2,070 most common name)

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

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#13. Sharon

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,993
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#1,327 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,461
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#1,015 most common name)

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

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#11. Cynthia

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,242
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 113 (#831 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,680
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#930 most common name)

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

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#9. Pamela

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#2,330 most common name)

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

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#8. Debra

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,077
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#2,330 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,294
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 121 (#786 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,656
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 122 (#781 most common name)

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

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#5. Susan

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 24,526
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 156 (#646 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 24,804
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 71 (#1,093 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 29,216
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#972 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 31,285
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#627 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 34,149
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 896 (#117 most common name)

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

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