Most popular boy names in the 50s in Alabama

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May 22, 2026
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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鈥攁nd you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in Alabama using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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)

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#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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