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 Utah 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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1 / 30Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 709
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#744 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 42,622 (#99 most common name)
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2 / 30Marilyn is a name of English origin meaning beloved lake.
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 744
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,149 (#56 most common name)
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3 / 30Vickie is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 750
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 56,776 (#77 most common name)
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4 / 30Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 759
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,904 (#79 most common name)
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5 / 30Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 805
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 84,289 (#47 most common name)
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6 / 30Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 809
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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7 / 30Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 831
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#790 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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8 / 30Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 836
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1,390 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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9 / 30Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#998 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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10 / 30Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 903
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 213 (#201 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)
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11 / 30Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,039
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 213 (#201 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)
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12 / 30Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,071
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)
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13 / 30Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,098
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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14 / 30Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,124
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#861 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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15 / 30Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,126
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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16 / 30Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,150
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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17 / 30Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,219
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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18 / 30Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,929 (#48 most common name)
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19 / 30Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#1,167 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)
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20 / 30Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,294
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#895 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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21 / 30Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,296
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#895 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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22 / 30Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,333
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#1,058 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)
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23 / 30Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1,039 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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24 / 30Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,522
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#1,220 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
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25 / 30Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,741
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#606 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,678 (#43 most common name)
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26 / 30Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,036
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#998 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
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27 / 30Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,104
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 291 (#142 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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28 / 30Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#971 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,668
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#971 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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30 / 30Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Utah
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,945
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#684 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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