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  1. Popular Boy Names 1950

Classic names that peaked in 1950 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1950

  • 1,214 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1950
  • 893 girl names and 484 boy names are associated with 1950
  • Names from 1950 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952

Popular Boy Names 1950

73 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1950

#363
Greece
Crown or Garland
#378
Wales
blessed ring
#388
American
Horse servant
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#419
American
narrow, straight
#465
Latin
Bean grower
#480
Spanish
Hebrew
#509
English
Peaceful raven
#514
English
English
#526
Spain
The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'
#526
American
Gift of God
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#533
American
who is like God
#541
Scotland
from the brushwood thicket
#543
Greek↑ Rising
pearl
#551
USA
English
#553
English
Old English
#555
Italy
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#556
Norway
of Mars
#557
Italy
lame
#563
American
pledge, promise
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
American
pure
#579
American
Bright heart
#579
Spain
Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#585
American
Modern variation of Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#596
Italian
To free or liberate
#598
American
God is my judge
#611
American
YHWH is exalted
#612
Welsh
fair or blessed
#620
Greece
Greek
#622
Ireland
the tender one
#624
American
English
#630
English
Latin
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#644
English
Greek
#644
Greece
leaf
#645
Germanic
German
#650
France
from the meadow
#651
American
A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.
#651
English
Germanic
#652
United Kingdom
English
#669
American
a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin
#673
American
beloved
#674
English
From the Eagle land
#679
American
English
#682
American
noble ruler
#684
English
English
#686
Israel
a meaning of 'Judge' or 'to judge'.
#692
Spanish
Spanish
#693
Scottish
Dark and proud.
#696
Spain
Latin
#697
English
Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.
#711
Hebrew
Hebrew
#716
Irish
Of the land of the ferns
#717
American
Sanskrit
#718
American
From the land of the kings.
#720
English
Peaceful ruler
#720
English
Lover of horses
#734
Japan
Japanese
#735
American
a variant of Eddie
#740
English
A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.
#744
Israel
joy; song
#745
China
Prominent, visible
#746
English
Dweller by the stream
#747
England
wealthy guard
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
American
English
#751
English
Who is like God?
#751
American
of the sea
#758
England
Old English
#766
American
Small, humble
#772
American
Strong as a boar