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#30. Judith
Judith is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,606
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)
Most popular girl names in the 50s in West Virginia
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 West Virginia 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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#29. Beverly
Beverly is a name of English origin meaning "beaver stream or meadow".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,732
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 97,785 (#36 most common name)
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#28. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,775
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#938 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
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#27. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)
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#26. Judy
Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,925
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 118,061 (#27 most common name)
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#25. Betty
Betty is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oath of God".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 391 (#23 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 103,196 (#35 most common name)
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#24. Diana
Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,948
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 80,231 (#55 most common name)
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#23. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,994
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
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#22. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
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#21. Teresa
Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,056
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,275 (#30 most common name)
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#20. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,149
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
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#19. Joyce
Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,154
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 114,976 (#29 most common name)
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#18. Connie
Connie is a name of Norman origin meaning "constant".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,321
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,760 (#40 most common name)
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#17. Carolyn
Carolyn is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,348
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#714 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 124,063 (#25 most common name)
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#16. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,712
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 115,691 (#28 most common name)
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#15. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,180
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
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#14. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
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#13. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,303
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 157,930 (#22 most common name)
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#12. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,844
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
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#11. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,885
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
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#10. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,990
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)
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#9. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,010
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
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#8. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
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#7. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,258
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
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#6. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,894
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
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#5. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,029
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 209,243 (#18 most common name)
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#4. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,252
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
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#3. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,221
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#302 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
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#2. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,852
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#195 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)
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#1. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#195 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
