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 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 / 30#30. Rhonda
Rhonda is a name of Welsh origin meaning "good lance".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,608
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#129 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 59,786 (#74 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Sherry
Sherry is a name of French origin meaning "dear".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,682
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#129 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 68,314 (#64 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Vicki
Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,757
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#129 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#61 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Shirley
Shirley is a name of English origin meaning "bright".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,525 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,807 (#33 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,924
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#343 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)
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7 / 30#24. Janice
Janice is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,072
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#343 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#24 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Connie
Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,073
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#343 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Judy
Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,155
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#343 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,179
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#343 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Carolyn
Carolyn is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,343
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 124,063 (#25 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,531
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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13 / 30#18. Teresa
Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#1,003 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,638
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#1,003 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,691
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#1,003 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,983
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#1,039 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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17 / 30#14. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,022
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,088 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,203
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#676 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,271
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,088 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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20 / 30#11. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,616
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,176 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,952
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,176 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,176 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 209,243 (#18 most common name)
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23 / 30#8. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,024
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,176 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
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25 / 30#6. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,207
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,234 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)
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26 / 30#5. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,575
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#1,039 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
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27 / 30#4. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,959
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#1,039 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,822
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1,367 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,224
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 268 (#133 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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30 / 30#1. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,678
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,108 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
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