Most popular girl names in the 50s in Washington

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

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 Washington 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. Debbie

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,926
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 322 (#178 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,044 (#54 most common name)

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#29. Lori

Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,949
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 322 (#178 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#79 most common name)

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#28. Margaret

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 505 (#128 most common name)

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

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#27. Rebecca

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,999
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 257 (#282 most common name)

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

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#26. Elizabeth

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,053
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,950 (#13 most common name)

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

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#25. Janice

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,053
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#1,631 most common name)

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

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#24. Cindy

Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,169
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,589 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#48 most common name)

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#23. Christine

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,172
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#848 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)

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#22. Kathy

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,477
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#1,813 most common name)

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

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#21. Teresa

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#873 most common name)

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

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#20. Julie

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,778
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#629 most common name)

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

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#19. Donna

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,831
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,693 most common name)

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

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#18. Sharon

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,006
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#1,533 most common name)

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

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#17. Janet

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,095
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,338 most common name)

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

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#16. Diane

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,238
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,338 most common name)

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

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#15. Cheryl

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,537
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#2,187 most common name)

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

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#14. Carol

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,735
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#2,187 most common name)

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

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#13. Cynthia

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 92 (#690 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#991 most common name)

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

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#11. Pamela

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,117
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#991 most common name)

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

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#10. Kathleen

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,324
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 53 (#962 most common name)

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

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#9. Nancy

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,452
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#1,058 most common name)

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

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#8. Barbara

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,759
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1,693 most common name)

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

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#7. Deborah

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,162
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#883 most common name)

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

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#6. Karen

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,897
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#848 most common name)

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

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#5. Debra

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,938
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#848 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,968
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#1,016 most common name)

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

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#3. Mary

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 365 (#195 most common name)

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

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#2. Susan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,072
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#1,377 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

Washington
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,480
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)

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

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