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 Oregon 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. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,088
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#938 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Connie
Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,095
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#938 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,134
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 939 (#15 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,162
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 939 (#15 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#79 most common name)
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5 / 30#26. Cindy
Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,247
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 939 (#15 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#48 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Judy
Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,293
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 939 (#15 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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7 / 30#24. Janice
Janice is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,378
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 939 (#15 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#24 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,401
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#377 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,590
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#377 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Teresa
Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,835
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)
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13 / 30#18. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,846
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,851
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,902
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#709 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,904
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#663 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#43 most common name)
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17 / 30#14. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,122
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#573 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,244
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#573 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#573 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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20 / 30#11. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,407
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#968 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,493
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#968 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,736
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#968 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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23 / 30#8. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,739
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#968 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,000
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#806 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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25 / 30#6. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,299
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,023 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
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26 / 30#5. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,378
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#791 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
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27 / 30#4. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,094
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#231 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,266
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#231 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,108 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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30 / 30#1. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,322
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#992 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
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