Baby Names from the 1950s

3154 names that peaked in popularity during the 1950s.

Post-war optimism created the era of Linda, Deborah, and Donna for girls; Gary, Dennis, and Larry for boys. 1950s names are the new retro — millennial grandparents make these nostalgic for Gen Z parents.

200 names2250 girl1058 boy

All Names Girl (2250)Boy (1058)

Who is like God?

strength, valor

↑ Making a comeback

narrow, straight

Θεόφιλος - meaning 'friend of God'.

Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.

Someone from the village of Guymon

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Yiddish-speaking communities

a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.

A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c

strange, foreign

Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'

Who is like God?

possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness

Crowned, honoring

Who is like God?

he who is loved

Faithful, loyal

a courageous spear

resolute protector

Little and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.

A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'

spring green, young

Bliss, joy, happiness

from the dark village

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.

lake, waterfall

combination of Mary and Beth

A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.

A beloved name with deep roots

who is like God

noble or ready for battle

A name of affirmation and empowerment

derived from Cinderella

A beloved name with deep roots

from the brushwood thicket

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

↑ Making a comeback

God is gracious

The son of the land

fragrant flower

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

diminutive of Cecilia

dwellers at a dwelling or town

the one who is pure or clear

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

lime tree; tender

Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.

a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'

of illustrious lineage

Slavic Countries

Derived from Shirley

A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.

a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

דְבוֹרָה - "bee"

A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall

From the meadow by the royal fortress.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

Farmer or earthworker

chimera; mythological creature

Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'

a precious pearl

A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'

A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'

dear one, beloved

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

free man; strong

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'

God is gracious

Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.

To free or liberate

A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.

God is my judge

Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'

A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

A beloved name with deep roots

noble, harmonious

Ruler of the people

A beloved name with deep roots

the one who is like a warrior

An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.

Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'

a combination of names

a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'

The highly praiseworthy one.

Native American

fair or blessed

to be rich, wealth

Bee, industriousness

a form of Virginia

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.