Most popular girl names in the 50s in New Mexico

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

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 Mexico 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. Betty

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 744
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#29. Janet

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#28. Kathleen

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#27. Kathy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 783
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,376 most common name)

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

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#26. Diana

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 798
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#357 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#53 most common name)

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#25. Judy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 819
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#357 most common name)

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

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#24. Rebecca

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 821
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#454 most common name)

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

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#23. Martha

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady of the house".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 827
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#454 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,175 (#48 most common name)

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#22. Rose

Rose is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "rosa" which refers to the flower.

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 839
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,684 (#64 most common name)

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#21. Virginia

Virginia is a name of Latin origin meaning pure.

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 69,779 (#61 most common name)

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#20. Theresa

Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 929
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 89,593 (#38 most common name)

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#19. Sharon

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

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

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#18. Carol

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,008
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#180 most common name)

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

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#17. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,029
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#94 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,316 (#68 most common name)

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#16. Margaret

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,044
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#15. Pamela

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#14. Nancy

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,141
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#13. Donna

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,151
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#390 most common name)

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

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#12. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#566 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,696 (#41 most common name)

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#11. Cynthia

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,265
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#566 most common name)

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

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#10. Sandra

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,338
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#9. Elizabeth

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 361 (#21 most common name)

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

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#8. Karen

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,368
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#7. Susan

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,605
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#6. Debra

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,620
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#678 most common name)

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

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#5. Barbara

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#4. Deborah

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,770
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#810 most common name)

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

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#3. Patricia

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#661 most common name)

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

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#2. Linda

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

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,625
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#661 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".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,607
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#212 most common name)

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

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