Most popular girl names in the 50s in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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. Janice

Janice is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,167
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#1,814 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#24 most common name)

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#29. Catherine

Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,370
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 511 (#231 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,837 (#32 most common name)

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#28. Joyce

Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,590
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#932 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,976 (#29 most common name)

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#27. Joan

Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,610
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#1,209 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#45 most common name)

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#26. Brenda

Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,820
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#1,474 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 209,243 (#18 most common name)

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#25. Christine

Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,241
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 83 (#992 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)

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#24. Kathy

Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,367
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#1,658 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)

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#23. Judith

Judith is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,654
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#1,049 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)

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#22. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,426
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,835 (#16 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)

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#21. Janet

Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,654
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#2,038 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)

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#20. Pamela

Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,898
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#1,931 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)

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#19. Denise

Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,026
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#2,092 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 123,774 (#26 most common name)

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#18. Cheryl

Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,340
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#2,092 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)

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#17. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 970 (#100 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#23 most common name)

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#16. Sandra

Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,897
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#1,521 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)

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#15. Sharon

Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,531
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#966 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)

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#14. Cynthia

Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,051
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 103 (#856 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".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,317
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#2,451 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)

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#12. Diane

Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,330
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#1,931 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)

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#11. Nancy

Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,303
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 253 (#436 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)

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#10. Debra

Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,585
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 253 (#436 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)

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#9. Kathleen

Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,229
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#645 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)

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#8. Donna

Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,378
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#2,724 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)

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#7. Barbara

Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,306
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 306 (#370 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)

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#6. Karen

Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,511
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 127 (#759 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)

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#5. Deborah

Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 30,613
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#911 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)

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#4. Patricia

Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 32,573
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#1,098 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)

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#3. Susan

Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 32,669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 277 (#394 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)

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#2. Linda

Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 36,627
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 342 (#334 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)

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#1. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 40,066
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)

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