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.
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Michael
BoyHebrew
Who is like God?
#16
Valerie
GirlLatin-speaking countries
strength, valor
#145
Emilio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Rival
#181
↑ Making a comeback
Steven
BoyAmerican
crown, garland
#251
Gwendolyn
GirlWales
blessed ring
#378
Marshall
BoyEnglish
Horse servant
#388
Kyle
BoyScottish
narrow, straight
#419
Fabian
BoyLatin America
Bean grower
#465
Ruben
Boy[Swedish
Scandinavian, Dutch, French and Armenian form of REUBEN. This was the name of an 11th-century Armenian ruler of Cilicia.
#480
Andy
Boy[English]
Diminutive of ANDREW or sometimes ANDREA (2). American pop artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a famous bearer of this name.
#500
Marnice
GirlAmerican
of the sea; related to the sea; from the sea; mariner
#500
Ranay
GirlAmerican
Free-spirited
#500
Iristine
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Iris', meaning 'rainbow', combined with a suffix indicating belonging or femininity; In reference to the Iris flower, which symbolizes hope and faith
#502
Theoplis
BoyGreece
meaning 'friend of God'.
#502
Darryel
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#503
Guymon
BoyAmerican
Someone from the village of Guymon
#503
Leabeth
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Louretha
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#503
Malke
GirlYiddish-speaking communities
queen.
#503
Migna
GirlSpain
a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.
#503
Desnee
GirlAmerican
A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c
#505
Dinna
GirlScotland
Dark; To embrace
#506
Barbaraa
GirlGreece
strange, foreign
#508
Gwendolin
GirlWelsh
white ring, blessed ring
#510
Kimbel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#510
Derrie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
gift
#511
Miichael
BoyHebrew (Israel)
Who is like God?
#512
Rolinda
GirlSpain
famous land
#512
Daretta
GirlAmerican
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#513
Lional
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
lion-hearted
#513
Sheryel
GirlAmerican
a variant of Cheryl, likely linked to 'cher' meaning 'dear'.
#513
Wynnette
GirlAmerican
Fair, white
#513
Jen
Unisex[English]
Short form of JENNIFER.
#514
Steva
GirlAmerican
Crowned, honoring
#515
Katalin
GirlHungarian
Hungarian and Basque form of KATHERINE.
#516
Michealene
GirlIreland
Who is like God?
#516
Zan
UnisexAmerican
gift from God
#516
Renella
GirlLatin
reborn; little queen
#517
Sherel
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of names like Cheryl or Sherilyn.
#517
Meria
GirlHebrew
bitterness; sea
#518
Dianah
GirlAmerican
Divine
#519
Erasto
BoyTanzania
he who is loved
#519
Fidelio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Faithful, loyal
#519
Gerld
BoyAmerican
a courageous spear
#519
Wwilliam
BoyUnited Kingdom
resolute protector
#520
Cleotis
BoyAmerican
glory, fame
#521
Charolett
GirlFrance
free man
#522
Charlas
BoyUSA
free man
#522
Kenette
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Little and brave
#523
Verlinda
GirlUSA
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
Buz
BoyUSA
Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.
#524
Dorene
GirlEnglish
a gift
#525
Nedia
GirlAmerican
A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'
#525
Tamra
GirlAmerican
Palmtree
#525
Nathainel
BoyAmerican
Gift of God
#526
Vernita
GirlAmerican
spring green, young
#526
Nanda
GirlIndia
Bliss, joy, happiness
#527
Corby
UnisexEnglish
from the dark village
#528
Erroll
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#528
Kennetha
GirlAmerican
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
Lyne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
lake, waterfall
#528
Markle
BoyEnglish
A variant of the name Mark, typically denoting someone associated with the 'mark' or 'boundary.'
#529
Derf
BoyAmerican
English
#530
Meribeth
GirlAmerican
combination of Mary and Beth
#530
Aleasa
GirlAmerican
A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#531
Derinda
GirlAmerican
A modern name possibly derived from the name Darinda, which means 'a form of Darin'.
#531
Luan
UnisexVietnam
Moon; Lion
#532
Centhia
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
Micky
UnisexAmerican
who is like God
#533
Alonzo
BoySpanish-speaking countries
noble or ready for battle
#535
Bethie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#536
Eliasar
BoyHebrew
God has helped
#536
Tonye
GirlNigeria
A name of affirmation and empowerment
#536
Cinde
GirlAmerican
derived from Cinderella
#538
Cherrie
GirlAmerican
darling
#538
Greig
BoyScotland
Scottish
#538
Paal
BoyNetherlands
Small
#538
Thomass
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Θωμάς
#538
Randeen
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
Derold
BoyAmerican
gifted ruler
#540
Pamm
GirlAmerican
All sweetness
#540
Bruce
BoyScotland
from the brushwood thicket
#541
Berenda
GirlGermanic
Brave as a bear
#543
Glinda
GirlAmerican
Good, fair, or holy
#543
Margo
GirlGreek
pearl
#543
↑ Making a comeback
Glorius
GirlLatin
glorious
#544
Jowanna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is gracious
#545
Ronell
UnisexAmerican
Joyful song
#545
Theresann
GirlGreek
harvest
#545
Cathlin
GirlIreland
pure
#547
Mando
BoyLatin America
Command, Order
#547
Noleen
GirlIreland
Famous, noble
#547
Perman
BoyIndia
Eternally or forever
#547
Ginnette
GirlFrench
a form of the name Genevieve, meaning 'woman of the race'
#548
Marnell
GirlUSA
A feminine form of the name Marnell, possibly derived from meanings associated with 'sea'.
#551
Beather
GirlEnglish
Bringer of joy
#552
Charolet
GirlFrance
Free man
#553
Lansing
BoyEnglish
Old English
#553
Lamart
BoyFrance
The son of the land
#553
Haunani
GirlHawaii
fragrant flower
#554
Lorinza
BoyItaly
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#555
Zendell
BoyAmerican
Variant of 'zendel', perhaps meaning 'to illuminate' or 'brightly illuminated'
#555
Cissie
GirlAmerican
diminutive of Cecilia
#556
Marte
UnisexNorway
of Mars
#556
Wick
BoyAmerican
dwellers at a dwelling or town
#556
Cande
GirlLatin America
the one who is pure or clear
#557
Claudia
GirlItaly
Feminine form of CLAUDIUS. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament. As a Christian name it was very rare until the 16th century.
#557
Than
BoyVietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#558
Dore
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
דֹּרֶה
#559
Vickilyn
GirlAmerican
Victorious; life
#559
Jenness
GirlAmerican
fair one, white spirit
#560
Linde
GirlDutch
lime tree; tender
#560
Waine
BoyEnglish
wagon maker
#561
Diannia
GirlAmerican
Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#563
Desra
GirlAmerican
Possibly a variant of Desire; longing.
#564
Laurian
GirlFrance
Derived from Laurent, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'.
#564
Vicky
GirlAmerican
victory
#565
Dorelia
GirlGreece
a form of the name 'Doris', meaning 'of the sea'
#566
Patra
GirlGreece
of illustrious lineage
#566
Renda
GirlSlavic Countries
Slavic
#566
Sharoll
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
free man; beloved
#566
Sherleen
GirlEnglish
Derived from Shirley
#567
Gerrianne
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.
#568
Bern
BoyGermanic
bear
#571
Kathryn
Girl[English]
Contracted form of KATHERINE.
#571
Clif
BoyEnglish
cliff
#572
Lygia
GirlGreece
a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust
#575
Syndee
GirlAmerican
from Cynthia
#578
Jaun
BoySpain
Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#579
Varetta
GirlAmerican
Brave, strong; Faithful
#579
Deboria
GirlHebrew
דְבוֹרָה - "bee"
#580
Lynetta
GirlAmerican
A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall
#580
Ginni
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
pure, maiden
#581
Jocasta
GirlGreece
Latinized form of Greek Ιοκαστη (Iokaste), which is of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology she was the mother Oedipus by the Theban king Laius. In a case of tragic mistaken identity, she married her own son.
#581
Kimberlyy
GirlAmerican
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#581
Hollister
UnisexAmerican
Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#582
Stphen
BoyGreece
crown, wreath
#582
Tamre
GirlAmerican
Date palm tree
#582
Doni
UnisexAmerican
gift from God
#584
Georgana
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Farmer or earthworker
#584
Kimera
GirlJapan
chimera; mythological creature
#584
Cyndia
GirlAmerican
from Mount Cynthus; Moon goddess
#585
Davene
GirlAmerican
Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#585
Pearletha
GirlAmerican
a precious pearl
#585
Shirlena
GirlAmerican
Bright meadow
#585
Candus
GirlAmerican
Pure, clarity
#586
Edwardd
BoyAmerican
Old English
#586
Jjames
BoyAmerican
A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'
#587
Teree
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Teri', meaning 'Earth' or 'daughter of the earth'
#587
Arlynne
GirlAmerican
a combination of 'Ar' (which means noble) and 'lyn' (which is a common ending meaning lake or waterfall), thus signifying a noble waterfall or lake.
#588
Cherrye
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
dear one, beloved
#588
Lenorris
BoyAmerican
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#589
Sheril
GirlAmerican
a variant of Cheryl; darling or beloved
#589
Sharlayne
GirlAmerican
free man; strong
#590
Alamar
GirlSpain
Cultured person); Of the sea
#591
Marikay
GirlAmerican
A combination of Mary and Kay, often implying 'bitter' and 'pure'
#591
Rasa
GirlLithuania
Lithuanian
#591
Sindi
GirlVarious cultures, primarily English-speaking countries
the moon
#591
Iwan
BoyPoland
Welsh form of JOHN and a Polish form of IVAN.
#592
Randalph
BoyGermanic
Shield wolf.
#593
Rozanna
GirlItaly
rose
#593
Kathren
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
pure
#594
Dorea
GirlGreek
Gift
#595
Janette
GirlFrance
God is gracious
#595
Landel
BoyAmerican
a blend of the words 'land' and 'del', often interpreted as 'land of delight'
#595
Markley
BoyAmerican
Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.
#595
Eliverto
BoyItalian
To free or liberate
#596
Thyrome
BoyAmerican
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#597
Vendetta
GirlItaly
a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.; to take revenge.
#597
Danny
BoyAmerican
God is my judge
#598
Taide
GirlChina
Italian form of THAÏS.
#598
Teren
UnisexAmerican
Earth; Land
#600
Develyn
GirlAmerican
Variant of the name Devin, meaning 'poet'
#601
Resa
GirlIrish
Enthusiasm
#601
Deanise
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#602
Josann
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
Patriciajo
GirlAmerican
noble
#602
Allayne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble, harmonious
#604
Tudy
GirlAmerican
Ruler of the people
#605
Edwana
GirlEritrea
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
Marshia
GirlUSA
the one who is like a warrior
#606
Zebra
GirlAmerican
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#606
Cynnthia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Cynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'
#607
Sulinda
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a combination of names
#607
Fracine
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'Francine', meaning free
#609
Nonah
GirlAmerican
a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'
#609
Antionetta
GirlItaly
The highly praiseworthy one.
#610
Alivn
BoyAmerican
noble friend
#611
Galinda
GirlPoland
None; God's promise
#611
Regniald
BoyOld Norse
The ruler's decision; authority of counsel.
#611
Takeela
GirlAmerican
Native American
#611
Gwynne
GirlWelsh
fair or blessed
#612
Thana
GirlThailand
to be rich, wealth
#612
Geofrey
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
God's peace or peace of God.
#613
Deboarh
GirlHebrew-speaking regions
Bee, industriousness
#614
Joquita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Little jewel
#614
Jilene
GirlUSA
a variant of Jill, often seen as a diminutive of Jillian.
#615
Susette
GirlFrance
Little Lily; Diminutive of Susanna, which means 'lily'
#615
Ginia
GirlItaly
a form of Virginia
#617
Kathelene
GirlAmerican
A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
#617