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 Vermont 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. Joanne
Joanne is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 284
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,507 (#73 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Judy
Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 299
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 304
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 307
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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5 / 30#26. Margaret
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 320
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#23 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Ann
Ann is a name of Latin origin meaning "grace".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 322
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#40 most common name)
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7 / 30#24. Jane
Jane is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 335
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#49 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Gail
Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 337
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#43 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Judith
Judith is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Bonnie
Bonnie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "pretty".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 396
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#59 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#48 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 406
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 452
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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13 / 30#18. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 486
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 209,243 (#18 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 515
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 581
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 584
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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17 / 30#14. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 595
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 601
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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20 / 30#11. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 615
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 662
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)
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23 / 30#8. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 723
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)
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25 / 30#6. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 796
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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26 / 30#5. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 954
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
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27 / 30#4. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,100
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,362
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 112 (#24 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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30 / 30#1. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,483
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#173 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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