Most popular girl names in the 50s in Wyoming

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

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 Wyoming 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. Diana

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#52 most common name)

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#29. Teresa

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#29 most common name)

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#28. Julie

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 255
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#41 most common name)

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#27. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#45 most common name)

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#26. Kathy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 259
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

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

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#25. Elizabeth

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 260
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#9 most common name)

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

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#24. Cindy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 276
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#9 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#46 most common name)

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#23. Diane

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 278
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#9 most common name)

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

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#22. Judy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 280
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#9 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#26 most common name)

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#21. Rebecca

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 285
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#259 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#27 most common name)

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#20. Margaret

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 291
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#19. Connie

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 330
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#38 most common name)

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#18. Cheryl

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 335
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#17. Sharon

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 376
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#16. Janet

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#15. Kathleen

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 384
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#14. Pamela

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 423
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#13. Donna

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 428
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#11. Carol

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 489
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#10. Nancy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 499
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#9. Cynthia

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 525
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#8. Deborah

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#7. Karen

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 610
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#6. Barbara

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 667
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 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".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 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".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 906
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#3. Susan

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 917
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,094
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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#1. Mary

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,107
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#130 most common name)

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

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