Most popular girl names in the 50s in Rhode Island

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

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 Rhode Island 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. Joyce

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 703
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

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

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#29. Janet

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 706
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

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

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#28. Janice

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 722
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

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

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#27. Joan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 742
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#42 most common name)

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#26. Judith

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 816
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#33 most common name)

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#25. Pamela

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 832
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,152 (#84 most common name)

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

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#24. Margaret

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 834
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

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

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#23. Christine

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 880
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#30 most common name)

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#22. Paula

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 885
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,865 (#43 most common name)

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#21. Ann

Ann is a name of Latin origin meaning "grace".

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 902
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#38 most common name)

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#20. Sharon

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,001
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

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

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#19. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,030
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#41 most common name)

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#18. Sandra

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,077
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#106 most common name)

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

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#17. Elizabeth

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,213
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#16. Cynthia

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,225
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)

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#15. Denise

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,280
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#14. Cheryl

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,408
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,503
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#12. Barbara

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#11. Debra

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,673
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#9. Diane

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#8. Kathleen

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,055
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#7. Karen

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name)

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

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#6. Mary

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,654
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#5. Donna

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,739
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,877
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,939
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,105
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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#1. Susan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,118
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#174 most common name)

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

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