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Post-war optimism created the era of Linda, Deborah, and Donna for girls; Gary, Dennis, and Larry for boys.

Quick facts: 1950s names

  • 1950s names are the new retro — millennial grandparents make these nostalgic for Gen Z parents.
  • 2,921 names peaked in popularity during the 1950s
  • 2,115 girl names and 959 boy names peaked in the 1950s
  • 1950s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1950s Girl Names

148 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1950s

#127
Latin↑ Making a comeback
strength, valor
#360
Wales↑ Making a comeback
blessed ring
#500
American
French
#500
American
English
#502
American
English
#503
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
American
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#503
Yiddish-speaking communities
queen.
#503
Spain
a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.
#505
American
A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c
#506
Scotland
Dark
#508
Greece
strange, foreign
#510
Welsh
Welsh
#511
English
gift
#512
Spain
famous land
#513
American
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#513
American
English
#513
American
Fair, white
#514
English
English
#515
American
Crowned, honoring
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#516
Ireland
Who is like God?
#517
Latin
Latin
#517
American
English
#518
Hebrew
Hebrew
#519
American
Divine
#522
France
free man
#523
English
Little and brave
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
English
a gift
#525
American
A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'
#525
American
Palmtree
#526
American
spring green, young
#527
India
Bliss, joy, happiness
#528
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#530
American
combination of Mary and Beth
#531
American
A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#531
American
English
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
English
English
#536
Nigeria
A name of affirmation and empowerment
#538
American
derived from Cinderella
#538
American
darling
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
American
English
#543
Germanic
Brave as a bear
#543
American
Good, fair, or holy
#544
Latin
glorious
#545
English
God is gracious
#545
Greek
harvest
#547
Ireland
pure
#547
Ireland
Famous, noble
#548
French
French
#551
USA
English
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#553
France
Free man
#554
Hawaii
fragrant flower
#556
American
diminutive of Cecilia
#556
Norway
of Mars
#557
Latin
the one who is pure or clear
#559
Hebrew
דֹּרֶה
#559
Greek
pearl
#559
American
English
#560
American
English
#560
Dutch
lime tree; tender
#563
American
Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#564
American
Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.
#564
France
French
#566
Greece
a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'
#566
Greece
of illustrious lineage
#566
Slavic Countries
Slavic
#566
English
French
#567
English
Derived from Shirley
#568
American
A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.
#575
Greece
a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust
#578
American
from Cynthia
#579
American
Italian
#580
Hebrew
דְבוֹרָה - "bee"
#580
American
A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall
#581
English
pure, maiden
#581
Greece
Greek
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#582
American
Date palm tree
#584
English
Farmer or earthworker
#584
Japan
chimera; mythological creature
#585
American
Greek
#585
American
Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#585
American
a precious pearl
#585
American
Bright meadow
#586
American
Pure, clarity
#587
American
A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'
#588
American
English
#588
English
dear one, beloved
#589
American
English
#590
American
free man; strong
#591
Spain
شخص مثقف (Cultured person)
#591
American
A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'
#591
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#591
English
English
#593
Italy
rose
#594
English
pure
#595
Greek
Gift
#597
Italy
Italian
#598
China
Chinese
#600
American
English
#601
American
Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'
#601
Irish
Enthusiasm
#602
English
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#602
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
American
Latin
#604
English
noble, harmonious
#605
American
Ruler of the people
#606
Eritrea
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
USA
the one who is like a warrior
#606
American
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#607
English
Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'
#607
English
a combination of names
#609
American
French
#609
American
a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'
#610
Italy
The highly praiseworthy one.
#611
Poland
None
#611
American
Native American
#612
Thailand
to be rich, wealth
#614
Hebrew
Bee, industriousness
#614
Spanish
Little jewel
#615
USA
English
#615
France
French
#617
Italy
a form of Virginia
#617
American
A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
#619
Hebrew
דְּבוֹרָה - Bee
#621
American
Free man; warrior
#623
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#624
English
English
#625
American
English
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#626
English
pure
#627
Hebrew
Bee.
#628
Hebrew
Hebrew
#628
American
English
#629
American
English
#630
American
a youthful person
#630
Spain
fighter
#632
English
dear one
#633
American
little dark one or little darling
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#637
American
Warlike
#640
American
The letter C

1950s Boy Names

58 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1950s

#21
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#271
English
crown, garland
#502
Greece
Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.
#503
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#503
American
Someone from the village of Guymon
#510
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#511
English
gift
#512
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#513
English
lion-hearted
#514
English
English
#519
Tanzania
he who is loved
#519
Spanish
Faithful, loyal
#519
American
a courageous spear
#520
United Kingdom
resolute protector
#521
American
glory, fame
#524
USA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#528
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#529
English
English
#530
American
English
#536
Scotland
from the brushwood thicket
#538
Scotland
Scottish
#538
Netherlands
Small
#538
English
Θωμάς
#540
American
English
#547
Latin
Command, Order
#547
India
Persian
#553
English
Old English
#553
France
The son of the land
#555
Italy
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#555
American
English
#556
Norway
of Mars
#558
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#561
English
wagon maker
#571
Germanic
bear
#572
English
cliff
#579
Spain
Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#582
Greece
crown, wreath
#586
American
Old English
#587
American
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#589
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#592
Poland
Polish
#593
Germanic
Shield wolf.
#595
American
English
#595
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.
#596
Italian
To free or liberate
#597
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#600
American
English
#611
American
English
#611
Norse
Norse
#613
English
English
#619
American
The name Rahn can be a variant of Raun, which bears multiple meanings but is often characterized as a surname.
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#626
English
dike, a bank or mound to hold back water
#627
United Kingdom
Son of Gilbert
#629
Italian
Aramaic
#630
English
Latin
#632
USA
Peaceful ruler
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior

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