Most popular girl names in the 50s in Utah

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

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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#6. Julie

Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,741
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#606 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#43 most common name)

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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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