Most popular girl names in the 50s in New York
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
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.
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#30. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,645
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 476 (#384 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 95,527 (#38 most common name)
#29. Ellen
Ellen is a name of French origin meaning brilliant.
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#935 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 55,368 (#80 most common name)
#28. Theresa
Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,884
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 144 (#1,043 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 89,593 (#39 most common name)
#27. Joanne
Joanne is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,003
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#1,816 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,507 (#82 most common name)
#26. Judith
Judith is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,224
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 190 (#834 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,753 (#34 most common name)
#25. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,516
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#2,839 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 171,390 (#19 most common name)
#24. Joan
Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#1,422 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 85,170 (#45 most common name)
#23. Catherine
Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,478
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 799 (#216 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,837 (#32 most common name)
#22. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#1,400 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 237,395 (#13 most common name)
#21. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,451
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#1,502 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 167,519 (#20 most common name)
#20. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,095
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 209 (#770 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 113,340 (#31 most common name)
#19. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,926
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 115 (#1,223 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 123,774 (#26 most common name)
#18. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,182
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#1,058 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 251,594 (#12 most common name)
#17. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,756
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 279 (#611 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 263,429 (#11 most common name)
#16. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,765
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#777 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 232,809 (#14 most common name)
#15. Margaret
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,917
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,031 (#163 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 149,583 (#23 most common name)
#14. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,510
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,789 (#25 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 165,658 (#21 most common name)
#13. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,441
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#2,023 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 341,346 (#7 most common name)
#12. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,320
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#1,816 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 222,654 (#16 most common name)
#11. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,295
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#1,833 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 210,627 (#17 most common name)
#10. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,986
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 57 (#1,849 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 270,333 (#10 most common name)
#9. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 28,868
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 193 (#827 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 286,812 (#9 most common name)
#8. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 29,347
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 178 (#873 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 224,341 (#15 most common name)
#7. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 29,725
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 298 (#578 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 332,533 (#8 most common name)
#6. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 36,064
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 265 (#630 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 430,541 (#5 most common name)
#5. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 36,159
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 200 (#798 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 345,723 (#6 most common name)
#4. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 43,924
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#742 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564,363 (#2 most common name)
#3. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 45,896
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 161 (#950 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 459,686 (#3 most common name)
#2. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 47,760
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#847 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 437,773 (#4 most common name)
#1. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New York
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 50,117
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#212 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 625,609 (#1 most common name)