Most popular girl names in the 50s in Oklahoma

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

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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#26. Paula

Paula is a name of Latin origin meaning "small".

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,903
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,176 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,865 (#46 most common name)

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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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