Most popular girl names in the 50s in Oregon

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

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