Most popular girl names in the 50s in Texas

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

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 Texas 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. Shirley

Shirley is a name of English origin meaning "bright".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,061
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 109 (#1,945 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,807 (#33 most common name)

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#29. Cheryl

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,200
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#3,636 most common name)

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

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#28. Teresa

Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,312
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 442 (#713 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)

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#27. Janet

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,459
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 128 (#1,730 most common name)

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

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#26. Martha

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady of the house".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,967
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 471 (#673 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,175 (#49 most common name)

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#25. Diana

Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,047
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,661 (#182 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#55 most common name)

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#24. Judy

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,385
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 146 (#1,586 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)

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#23. Carol

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,623
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 104 (#1,990 most common name)

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

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#22. Sylvia

Sylvia is a name of Latin origin meaning "forest".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,715
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 325 (#903 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 39,470 (#107 most common name)

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#21. Kathy

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,865
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#2,236 most common name)

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

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#20. Carolyn

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 253 (#1,075 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 124,063 (#25 most common name)

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#19. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,598
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,474 (#213 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)

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#18. Elizabeth

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8,628 (#15 most common name)

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

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#17. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 636 (#527 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,696 (#42 most common name)

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#16. Nancy

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,657
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 356 (#847 most common name)

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

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#15. Pamela

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,453
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 185 (#1,340 most common name)

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

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#14. Sharon

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,759
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 259 (#1,054 most common name)

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

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#13. Barbara

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,880
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 534 (#612 most common name)

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

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#12. Donna

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,928
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 96 (#2,089 most common name)

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

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#11. Sandra

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,350
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 393 (#782 most common name)

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

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#10. Susan

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#1,325 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,433
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 492 (#654 most common name)

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

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#8. Brenda

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,382
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 377 (#813 most common name)

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

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#7. Cynthia

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,074
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 453 (#696 most common name)

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

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#6. Debra

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,225
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#4,283 most common name)

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

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#5. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,369
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,228 (#58 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,316 (#70 most common name)

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#4. Deborah

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,403
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 417 (#750 most common name)

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

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#3. Patricia

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,698
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 303 (#947 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 29,989
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 457 (#694 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".

Texas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 37,748
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,888 (#163 most common name)

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

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