Most popular girl names in the 50s in West Virginia

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

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 West Virginia 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. Judith

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,606
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)

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#29. Beverly

Beverly is a name of English origin meaning "beaver stream or meadow".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,732
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 97,785 (#36 most common name)

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#28. Cheryl

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,775
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)

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

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#27. Elizabeth

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)

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

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#26. Judy

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,925
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)

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

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#25. Betty

Betty is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oath of God".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 103,196 (#35 most common name)

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#24. Diana

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,948
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#23. Cynthia

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,994
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#22. Janet

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#21. Teresa

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,056
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#20. Carol

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,149
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#19. Joyce

Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,154
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,976 (#29 most common name)

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#18. Connie

Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,321
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)

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#17. Carolyn

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,348
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)

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

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#16. Rebecca

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,712
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#15. Nancy

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,180
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#14. Susan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#13. Kathy

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,303
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,844
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 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".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,885
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#10. Donna

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,990
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,010
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#8. Sharon

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,258
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#6. Debra

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,894
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#5. Brenda

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,029
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#4. Patricia

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,252
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#3. Deborah

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,221
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)

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

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#2. Mary

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,852
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#195 most common name)

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

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#1. Linda

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#195 most common name)

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

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