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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Valerie
GirlLatin-speaking countries
strength, valor
#145
Gwendolyn
GirlWales
blessed ring
#378
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
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
Derrie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
gift
#511
Rolinda
GirlSpain
famous land
#512
Daretta
GirlAmerican
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#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
Charolett
GirlFrance
free man
#522
Kenette
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Little and brave
#523
Verlinda
GirlUSA
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
Dorene
GirlEnglish
a gift
#525
Nedia
GirlAmerican
A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'
#525
Tamra
GirlAmerican
Palmtree
#525
Vernita
GirlAmerican
spring green, young
#526
Nanda
GirlIndia
Bliss, joy, happiness
#527
Corby
UnisexEnglish
from the dark village
#528
Kennetha
GirlAmerican
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#528
Lyne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
lake, waterfall
#528
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
Bethie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#536
Tonye
GirlNigeria
A name of affirmation and empowerment
#536
Cinde
GirlAmerican
derived from Cinderella
#538
Cherrie
GirlAmerican
darling
#538
Randeen
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
Pamm
GirlAmerican
All sweetness
#540
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
Noleen
GirlIreland
Famous, noble
#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
Haunani
GirlHawaii
fragrant flower
#554
Cissie
GirlAmerican
diminutive of Cecilia
#556
Marte
UnisexNorway
of Mars
#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
Dore
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
דֹּרֶה
#559
Vickilyn
GirlAmerican
Victorious; life
#559
Jenness
GirlAmerican
fair one, white spirit
#560
Linde
GirlDutch
lime tree; tender
#560
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
Kathryn
Girl[English]
Contracted form of KATHERINE.
#571
Lygia
GirlGreece
a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust
#575
Syndee
GirlAmerican
from Cynthia
#578
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
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
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
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
Rozanna
GirlItaly
rose
#593
Kathren
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
pure
#594
Dorea
GirlGreek
Gift
#595
Janette
GirlFrance
God is gracious
#595
Vendetta
GirlItaly
a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.; to take revenge.
#597
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
Galinda
GirlPoland
None; God's promise
#611
Takeela
GirlAmerican
Native American
#611
Gwynne
GirlWelsh
fair or blessed
#612
Thana
GirlThailand
to be rich, wealth
#612
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
Debarah
GirlHebrew
Bee; A woman who is a leader
#619
Carlia
GirlAmerican
Free man; warrior
#621
Gyla
GirlHungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#623
Marri
GirlEnglish
A form of Mary, associated with the sea; Bring joy
#624
Denease
GirlAmerican
variant of Denise, meaning follower of Dionysius
#625
Frenchie
UnisexAmerican
French woman; one who is French.
#625
Kathyleen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
pure
#626
Debrorah
GirlHebrew (Israel)
Bee.
#627
Rachiel
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
Ewe; female sheep
#628
Shonnie
GirlAmerican
Related to the name 'Shawn,' meaning 'God is gracious.'
#628
Lejoyce
GirlAmerican
Joyful or merry
#629
Jil
GirlAmerican
a youthful person
#630
Nilda
GirlSpain
fighter
#630
Katheline
GirlFrance
Pure
#632
Sherie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
dear one
#632
Darnette
GirlAmerican
little dark one or little darling
#633
Carlan
UnisexAmerican
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#635
Marsheela
GirlAmerican
Warlike
#637
Cee
GirlAmerican
The letter C
#640
Denyse
GirlFrance
the one who is dedicated to God
#640
Peggyjo
GirlAmerican
Pearl
#640
Ladonda
GirlAmerican
Lady
#641
Armenda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Soldier
#642
Delcina
GirlSpain
Sweetness; Delicate
#642
Marianella
GirlItaly
little Mary
#642
Katheran
GirlEnglish
Pure
#643
Roanne
GirlFrance
from the city of Rouen
#645
Levarn
UnisexAmerican
A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.
#646
Dea
GirlItalian
goddess
#648
Sylvette
GirlFrance
little forest
#648
Dauphine
GirlFrance
Dolphin
#650
Pami
GirlJapan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
#650
Treca
GirlSlavic countries
beloved or sweet
#650
Delbra
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
of the valley
#652
Karenn
GirlAmerican
Pure
#652
Veanne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
gracious; gift of God
#652
Twinkle
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
to shine with a flickering light
#653
Veretta
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Vera, meaning 'faith' or 'truth'.
#653
Wendellyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Wendy's hill
#655
Ginetta
GirlItaly
pure, chaste
#656
Mylinda
GirlAmerican
Combination of 'My' and 'Linda'
#657
Terice
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#657
Vicci
GirlAmerican
Victory
#657
Jerolyn
GirlAmerican
Derived as a modern blend of names, possibly from ‘Geraldine’ and ‘Lynn’.
#658
Zinda
GirlArabic
Alive, living.; Someone who brings life.
#659
Gwendloyn
GirlWelsh-speaking countries
White, fair, blessed
#660
Jaclynne
GirlUSA
A modern variant of Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter'.
#660
Delynn
GirlAmerican
from the valley
#663
Lorett
GirlAmerican
Laurel
#663
Redonda
GirlEnglish
Means 'round' or 'circular', derived from the Spanish word 'redondo'.
#664
Loutricia
GirlGreece
Derived from 'loutrós', meaning 'lake' or 'feminine water'.
#665
Deleen
GirlAmerican
Dark or black-haired
#666
Jayn
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#666
Mini
GirlIndia
Small, little
#666
Maripat
GirlAmerican
A blend or combination of 'Mary' and 'Patricia', where 'Mary' means 'sea' or 'beloved', and 'Patricia' means 'noble'.
#667
Charme
GirlFrance
charm or charisma
#668
Malkie
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
queen
#670
Bunni
GirlAmerican
Bunni is a diminutive form of the name 'Bunny,' which is used endearingly and means 'little rabbit' or 'cute'.
#671