Popular Baby Names 1950

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

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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

narrow, straight

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'.

who is like God

from the brushwood thicket

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

Free man, strong man.

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

To free or liberate

God is my judge

YHWH is exalted

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

from the meadow

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

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

From the Eagle land

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

Dark and proud.

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

Of the land of the ferns

From the land of the kings.

Lover of horses

a variant of Eddie

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

Prominent, visible

Dweller by the stream

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

Who is like God?

Strong as a boar

the ford where the raven flies

To read or one who reads.

From Laurentum, meaning 'laurel-crowned'.

Diminutive form of 'Bernadette', meaning 'brave as a bear'

Variant of Lynne or derived from 'lime tree'.

Variant of Lerman, which means a farmer or one who works the land

Variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright clearing' or 'bright meadow'

Cold stream or river

Born from the bayou

Noble and ready; prepared for battle

Land clearing or meadow

From the thorny hill

From the curve or bend

Stylish or fashionable

Variant of Charles, meaning 'free man'.

The name is a combination of 'Joe', a diminutive of 'Joseph', and 'Jonathan', which means 'God has given'.

Λεάρτης - meaning 'the one who comes from the land of the gods'

brave protector

From the hedged enclosure

A place name derived from the Old English 'lund' (grove) and 'ford' (river crossing).

from the valley of the glen

The name Onzie is believed to be a variation of the name Onzie and is often seen as a modern or unique name without a sp

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

a wave or a burst of water

From the Daveney estate

From the wanderer

Blacksmith; metal worker

from Laurentum, a place of laurel trees

A diminutive form of Miranda or other names beginning with 'Rand-', imply 'shield' or 'defender'

Variation of 'Dwayne', possibly from Irish meaning 'dark'

A variation of the name 'Quoit', referring to a flat circular object used in games.

A diminutive form of ‘Robert,’ meaning bright fame.

Fortress or brave

The month of March, often symbolizes rebirth

son of Geoffrey

A variant of Lawrence, derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum'

From Laurentum; laurel or sweet bay tree

from Pons, a town

A surname meaning 'one who lives by the pit' or 'pit-dweller', derived from Old English.

An invented variation of the word ‘prince’, often symbolizing nobility and royalty.

One who is free

a variant of Rainbow

From the Lenwood valley

Could be a pet form of names like Susan or a diminutive form reflecting qualities like 'welcoming' or 'gracious'.

from the town of Beldon

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of the name 'Mardy', which can mean a young person or child.

Scottish Gaelic

a person who looks after or takes care of bucks (male deer)

From the valley of the river

from the rocky hill

meaning 'joyful' or 'rejoicer'

from the thorny bush

a combination of Gail and Lynn

happy, fortunate

from the Latin 'presidens', meaning 'president' or 'to preside'

derived from a place name, potentially meaning 'linden tree valley'

clay, or a form of earth

a variation of Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'

A beloved name with deep roots