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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 boys in the 50s in Oklahoma 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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1 / 30Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 135 (#348 (tie) most common name, -92.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)
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2 / 30Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,879
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 264 (#199 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 198,322 (#22 most common name)
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3 / 30Joe is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah increases".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,889
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#590 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,481 (#57 most common name)
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4 / 30Bobby is a name of German origin meaning "bright fame".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,941
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 74 (#519 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,069 (#75 most common name)
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5 / 30Ricky is a name of German origin meaning "powerful leader".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#714 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 79,109 (#47 most common name)
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6 / 30Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#836 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 204,267 (#21 most common name)
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7 / 30Danny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,314
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#473 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,615 (#44 most common name)
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8 / 30Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,390
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 145 (#326 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)
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9 / 30Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning "supplanter".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#492 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,735 (#72 most common name)
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10 / 30Randy is a name of Norse origin meaning "shield-wolf".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,739
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#714 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 120,514 (#33 most common name)
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11 / 30Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,765
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 125 (#367 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)
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12 / 30Billy is a name of English origin meaning "resolute protection".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#468 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 59,125 (#67 most common name)
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13 / 30Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,234
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 736 (#52 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)
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14 / 30Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,452
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#572 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)
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15 / 30Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,494
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#513 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)
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16 / 30Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,571
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 228 (#225 (tie) most common name, -93.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)
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17 / 30Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,672
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#802 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#29 most common name)
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18 / 30Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,740
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#694 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)
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19 / 30Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,440
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 216 (#236 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)
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20 / 30Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,693
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 132 (#355 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)
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21 / 30Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,017
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 634 (#65 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)
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22 / 30Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,434
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 223 (#231 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)
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23 / 30Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#694 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)
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24 / 30Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#736 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)
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25 / 30William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,736
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,623 (#5 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)
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26 / 30John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,624
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,026 (#28 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)
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27 / 30Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,116
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 503 (#97 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)
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28 / 30Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,101 (#22 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,827
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 922 (#36 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)
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30 / 30James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,891
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,504 (#6 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)
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