Most popular girl names in the 50s in North Dakota

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

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 North Dakota 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. Janet

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 522
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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#29. Vicki

Vicki is a name of English origin meaning victory.

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 71,971 (#59 most common name)

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#28. Janice

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 133,619 (#24 most common name)

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#27. Judy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 543
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name)

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

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#26. Jane

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 575
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#282 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 82,908 (#50 most common name)

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#25. Rebecca

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 600
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#24. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 631
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#46 most common name)

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#23. Kathy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 638
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#22. Bonnie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 684
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,007 (#49 most common name)

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#21. Connie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 718
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#39 most common name)

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#20. Brenda

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 762
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#19. Donna

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 775
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#18. Sharon

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#17. Julie

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 859
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#42 most common name)

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#16. Cheryl

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#15. Diane

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,064
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#14. Pamela

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#13. Carol

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,150
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#12. Kathleen

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,175
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#427 most common name)

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

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#11. Cynthia

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,274
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#10. Deborah

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,300
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#9. Sandra

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,302
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#8. Patricia

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,304
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#7. Barbara

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,388
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#6. Nancy

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,394
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#5. Karen

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,548
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 most common name)

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

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#4. Debra

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

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,610
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,894
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,030
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 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".

North Dakota
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#160 most common name)

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

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