Most popular boy names in the 50s in Alabama
Perhaps no decade in US history conjures up more imagery of all-American idealism than the 1950s. A politically conservative era, the '50s introduced the world to some of the most enduring cultural touchstones of the USA: milkshakes, Elvis Presley, "I Love Lucy," and sock-hops. One might imagine classic American kids named Jimmy and Susie splitting a hot-fudge sundae at a local soda shop—and you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in Alabama using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
#30. Randy
Randy is a name of Norse origin meaning "shield-wolf".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,722
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 39 (#765 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 120,514 (#33 most common name)
#29. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,791
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#293 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)
#28. Eddie
Eddie is a name of English origin meaning "wealth".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#758 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 38,363 (#93 most common name)
#27. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 454 (#126 most common name, -84.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 198,322 (#22 most common name)
#26. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,946
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 301 (#190 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)
#25. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,091
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 276 (#208 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)
#24. Danny
Danny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,421
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 98 (#456 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,615 (#44 most common name)
#23. Bobby
Bobby is a name of German origin meaning "bright fame".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,443
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 57 (#645 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,069 (#75 most common name)
#22. Billy
Billy is a name of English origin meaning "resolute protection".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,630
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#574 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 59,125 (#67 most common name)
#21. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,926
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,255 (#27 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)
#20. Jimmy
Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning "supplanter".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,940
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 71 (#564 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,735 (#72 most common name)
#19. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,066
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 394 (#151 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)
#18. Terry
Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,221
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#477 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#29 most common name)
#17. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,490
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#632 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)
#16. Johnny
Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 140 (#366 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)
#15. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,192
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#477 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)
#14. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,479
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 104 (#439 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)
#13. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,530
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 337 (#173 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)
#12. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,535
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 99 (#452 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)
#11. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,120
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,357 (#21 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)
#10. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 363 (#160 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)
#9. Willie
Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,460
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#547 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,241 (#53 most common name)
#8. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,542
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#658 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)
#7. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,276
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,360 (#19 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)
#6. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,759
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,325 (#22 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)
#5. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,031
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,548 (#14 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)
#4. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,693
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,970 (#3 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)
#3. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,802
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 988 (#48 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)
#2. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,852
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,652 (#1 most common name, -71.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)
#1. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Alabama
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,415
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,040 (#2 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)
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