Girl 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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strength, valor

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

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

Crowned, honoring

Who is like God?

Little and brave

A beloved name with deep roots

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

spring green, young

Bliss, joy, happiness

from the dark village

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

A name of affirmation and empowerment

derived from Cinderella

A beloved name with deep roots

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

↑ Making a comeback

God is gracious

fragrant flower

diminutive of Cecilia

the one who is pure or clear

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

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

dear one, beloved

free man; strong

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

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

God is gracious

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'.

דְּבוֹרָה - Bee

Free man; warrior

a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'

French woman; one who is French.

a youthful person

little dark one or little darling

A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior

the one who is dedicated to God

from the city of Rouen

A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.

A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.

Slavic countries

beloved or sweet

to shine with a flickering light

A variant of the name Vera, meaning 'faith' or 'truth'.

Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'

Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

Derived as a modern blend of names, possibly from ‘Geraldine’ and ‘Lynn’.

White, fair, blessed

from the valley

Derived from 'loutrós', meaning 'lake' or 'feminine water'.

Dark or black-haired

God is gracious

A blend or combination of 'Mary' and 'Patricia', where 'Mary' means 'sea' or 'beloved', and 'Patricia' means 'noble'.

charm or charisma