Most popular boy names in the 50s in Florida

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May 22, 2026
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Most popular boy names in the 50s in Florida

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 Florida 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. Terry

Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,677
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 215 (#676 (tie) most common name, -92.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#29 most common name)

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#29. Bruce

Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,727
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 381 (#450 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,459 (#32 most common name)

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#28. Jerry

Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,786
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 236 (#632 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)

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#27. Dennis

Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 303 (#524 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 204,267 (#21 most common name)

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#26. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,298
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,720 (#23 most common name, +73.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)

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#25. Gregory

Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 504 (#367 (tie) most common name, -86.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 178,453 (#26 most common name)

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#24. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,668
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,121 (#194 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 198,322 (#22 most common name)

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#23. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,891
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 679 (#282 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)

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#22. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,984
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,044 (#12 most common name, +76.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 243,725 (#19 most common name)

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#21. Paul

Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,000
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 773 (#261 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)

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#20. Edward

Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,011
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,080 (#204 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)

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#19. Willie

Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 232 (#641 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,241 (#53 most common name)

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#18. George

George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,330 (#167 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)

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#17. Steven

Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,089 (#202 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)

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#16. Gary

Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,684
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 175 (#799 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)

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#15. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,807
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,768 (#32 most common name, -17.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)

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#14. Ronald

Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 440 (#400 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)

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#13. Larry

Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,819
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 193 (#737 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)

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#12. Donald

Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,859
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#586 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)

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#11. Mark

Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,069
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,238 (#183 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)

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#10. Kenneth

Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,190
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 959 (#226 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)

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#9. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,670
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,454 (#56 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)

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#8. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,158
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,755 (#75 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)

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#7. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,141
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,343 (#160 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)

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#6. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,846 (#22 most common name, -59.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)

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#5. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,414
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,007 (#21 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)

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#4. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,331
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,367 (#7 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)

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#3. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,914
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,536 (#34 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)

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#2. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,790
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,825 (#71 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)

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#1. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Florida
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,596
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,545 (#16 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)

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