Popular Baby Names 1950

Classic names that peaked in 1950 — now making a comeback.

200 names915 girl445 boy

These 1950 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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Crown or Garland

affectionate or sea

narrow, straight

Bright as a star; intelligent.

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

Yiddish-speaking communities

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

Crowned, honoring

Who is like God?

who is like God?

The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

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

who is like God

A beloved name with deep roots

from the brushwood thicket

Brave as a bear

Good, fair, or holy

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

God is gracious

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

pledge, promise

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

of Mars, warrior

Derived from Shirley

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

Free man, strong man.

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

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

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

Farmer or earthworker

Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'

a precious pearl

dear one, beloved

شخص مثقف (Cultured person)

A beloved name with deep roots

To free or liberate

God is my judge

I will praise God

noble, harmonious

Ruler of the people

little dark one

the one who is like a warrior

a variation of the name Naomi meaning 'pleasantness'

YHWH is exalted

fair or blessed

to be rich, wealth

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

A beloved name with deep roots

noble and bright

a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'

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

A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'

from the meadow

A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.

to shine with a flickering light

White, fair, blessed

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

a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin

From the Eagle land

Debralee is a modern variant of the name Deborah, meaning 'bee' or 'honeybee'.

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

a meaning of 'Judge' or 'to judge'.

A diminutive form of Winifred, meaning 'blessed peace'.

Dark and proud.

the joy of life

feminine form of James

Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.

bright, cheerful, sunny

Paradise, garden

God is my judge

the one who is ready to dance

derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little Mary'.

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Lover of horses

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant of Eddie

derived from 'Therese', meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'

A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.

Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.

Prominent, visible

Dweller by the stream

a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'

Who is like God?

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

Ancient, venerable

Powerful leader.

Strong as a boar