Top Baby Names That Were Popular in the 1950s

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James

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Mary

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Michael

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Linda

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Robert

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Susan

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John

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Deborah

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Top Baby Names That Were Popular in the 1950s

James

James is among the classic baby names that will never get out of fashion. It was given to more than 843,711 boys in the 1950s.

Mary

Mary is a Hebrew name as old as time. It was given to more than 625,000 baby girls in the 1950s.

Michael

Michael was a cool name in the 1950s and this popular name was given to more than 837,390 boys.

Linda

Linda was the second most popular baby name for girls during the 1950s. It was given to more than 564,348 baby girls in the 50s.

Robert

The name Robert has many nicknames used such as Bob, Bobby, Rob, and Robbie. its name was given to more than 830,337 boys in the 1950s.

Susan

Susan was the go-to choice for many moms and dads throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. It was given to more than 437,762 baby girls in the 50s.

John

John is a popular boy name in the 1950s with over 797,866 names given in the 50s

Deborah

Deborah was the most popular name for baby girls. it was given to more than 564,348 baby in the 50s.