Most popular girl names in the 50s in Wisconsin

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

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 Wisconsin 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. Elizabeth

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,061
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,309 (#17 most common name)

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

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#29. Bonnie

Bonnie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "pretty".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,157
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 51 (#767 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#50 most common name)

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#28. Joan

Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,204
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,329 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#45 most common name)

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#27. Ann

Ann is a name of Latin origin meaning "grace".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,431
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,626 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#41 most common name)

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#26. Janet

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,467
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,626 most common name)

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

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#25. Margaret

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,585
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 560 (#81 most common name)

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

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#24. Lynn

Lynn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "waterfall".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,612
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 560 (#81 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,035 (#67 most common name)

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#23. Jane

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,300
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 162 (#332 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#51 most common name)

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#22. Judith

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,385
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#898 most common name)

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

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#21. Jean

Jean is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,495
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#898 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 72,257 (#60 most common name)

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#20. Donna

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,681
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,626 most common name)

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

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#19. Julie

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,840
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 38 (#866 most common name)

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

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#18. Christine

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,001
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#1,127 most common name)

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

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#17. Sharon

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,181
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#972 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,267
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#972 most common name)

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

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#15. Cheryl

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,403
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#972 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".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,824
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#972 most common name)

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

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#13. Deborah

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,469
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,626 most common name)

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

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#12. Cynthia

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#674 most common name)

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

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#11. Sandra

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,344
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,329 most common name)

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

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#10. Diane

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,495
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,329 most common name)

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

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#9. Nancy

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,617
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 51 (#767 most common name)

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

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#8. Karen

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,979
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 41 (#842 most common name)

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

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#7. Kathleen

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,051
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#881 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,279
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 45 (#806 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,361
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,021 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,311
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1,021 most common name)

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

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#3. Linda

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,665
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 60 (#702 most common name)

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

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#2. Susan

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,476
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#739 most common name)

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

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#1. Mary

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,063
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 351 (#151 most common name)

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

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