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 Utah 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. Wendy
Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 709
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#744 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 42,622 (#99 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Marilyn
Marilyn is a name of English origin meaning beloved lake.
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 744
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,149 (#56 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Vickie
Vickie is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 750
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 56,776 (#77 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 759
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#79 most common name)
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5 / 30#26. Peggy
Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 805
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#47 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 809
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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7 / 30#24. Judy
Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 831
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 836
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,390 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#998 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 903
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 213 (#201 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Connie
Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,039
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 213 (#201 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,071
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)
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13 / 30#18. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,098
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,126
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,150
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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17 / 30#14. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,219
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Cindy
Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#48 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)
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20 / 30#11. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,294
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#895 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#895 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,333
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,058 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)
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23 / 30#8. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,039 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,522
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,220 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".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,036
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#998 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".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,104
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 291 (#142 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#971 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,668
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#971 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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30 / 30#1. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,945
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#684 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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