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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affectionate or sea

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

Short form of JENNIFER.

Crowned, honoring

Who is like God?

who is like God?

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

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

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

Feminine form of CLAUDIUS. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament. As a Christian name it was very rare until the 16th century.

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.

Contracted form of KATHERINE.

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

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

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

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'

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'.

Variant of PHYLLIS.

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

to shine with a flickering light

White, fair, blessed

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

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

דְּבוֹרָה - bee

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

the joy of life

feminine form of James

bright, cheerful, sunny

Variant of REGINA.

Paradise, garden

God is my judge

the one who is ready to dance

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

From the land of the kings.

goddess of the sea and freshwater

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'

brave as a bear

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.

Prominent, visible

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

counselor, protector

Derived from the name Laretha, possibly meaning 'honor'

Ancient, venerable

Powerful leader.

Strong as a boar

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from a form of the name 'Lois', meaning 'more desirable'

from the valley of the hare

wealthy defender

Variant transcription of MYEONG.

Variant of Lynne or derived from 'lime tree'.

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS, used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596).

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

Of the tribe of the Lutecians

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name 'Susan', meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Cognate of MARTHA.

A joyful spirit

גאל - to redeem

From the islet by the river

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

Combination of 'Rain' and 'Nell'

A variant spelling of Kathy, derived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'

A beloved name with deep roots