Most popular girl names in the 50s in New Hampshire

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

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—and you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in New Hampshire using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Robin

Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,407 (#51 most common name)

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#29. Elaine

Elaine is a name of French origin meaning shining light.

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 427
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,210 (#72 most common name)

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#28. Kathy

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

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

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#27. Bonnie

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 449
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,277 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#48 most common name)

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#26. Jane

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 468
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#49 most common name)

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#25. Ann

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 469
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 87,044 (#40 most common name)

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#24. Elizabeth

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 498
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#23. Gail

Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 529
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,615 (#43 most common name)

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#22. Janet

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 552
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#21. Judith

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 607
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#33 most common name)

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#20. Cheryl

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 677
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#19. Sharon

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#18. Brenda

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#17. Barbara

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 778
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#16. Pamela

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 802
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#15. Denise

Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 123,774 (#26 most common name)

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#14. Cynthia

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 867
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 868
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#12. Sandra

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#11. Kathleen

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 950
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#10. Debra

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,089
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#9. Karen

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,099
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#8. Nancy

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,262
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#7. Diane

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)

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

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#6. Mary

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#5. Patricia

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,363
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,370
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#3. Donna

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,426
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,027
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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#1. Susan

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

New Hampshire
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)

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

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