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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#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)

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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)