Names of the 1950s
Every name below is ranked from real US records. At their peak means the 1950s were the name's strongest decade in 130 years; the second list carries names that were thriving here on their way somewhere else.
At their peak in this decade
Linda Deborah Karen Donna Sharon Brenda Debra Cynthia Kathy Pamela Cheryl Cindy Darlene Debbie Gail Jacqueline Jo Kathryn Lynn Rhonda Sheila Sherry Theresa Vicki Annette Charlene Colleen Gwendolyn Joy Renee Sheryl Vickie Belinda Betsy Brigitte Cathleen Darla Debora Doreen Francine Ginger Jayne Jeannie Joni
Gary Dennis Larry Stephen Wayne Danny Keith Leslie Paul Philip Randall Ricky Steve Terry Alan Alvin Dan Darrell Glen Glenn Jay Jon Micheal Rick Rickey Byron Daryl Gregg
Also strong in the 1950s
Denise Elizabeth Kim Nancy Sandra Susan Barbara Carol Diane Janice Joyce Judy Mary Suzy Ann Anna Beverly Bonnie Carolyn Catherine Christine Connie Gloria Jane Janet Julie Katherine Kathleen