Most popular boy names in the 50s in Georgia

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

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 Georgia 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,500
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 116 (#733 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 120,514 (#33 most common name)

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#29. Anthony

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,523
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,013 (#50 most common name, -42.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Steven

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,560
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 563 (#225 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Edward

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,564
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 570 (#223 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Ricky

Ricky is a name of German origin meaning "powerful leader".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,578
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 138 (#646 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 79,109 (#47 most common name)

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#25. Gregory

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,913
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 339 (#334 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Danny

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,956
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 180 (#526 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,615 (#44 most common name)

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#23. Mark

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,021
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 450 (#270 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Jimmy

Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning "supplanter".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,193
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 167 (#552 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,735 (#72 most common name)

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#21. Bobby

Bobby is a name of German origin meaning "bright fame".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,229
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 127 (#683 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,069 (#75 most common name)

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#20. Terry

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 171 (#541 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. George

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,226
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 867 (#145 (tie) most common name, -83.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Joseph

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,523 (#34 most common name, -53.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Johnny

Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,597
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 323 (#346 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)

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#16. Jerry

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,601
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 149 (#608 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Gary

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,701
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#630 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Ronald

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,712
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 193 (#504 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Donald

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,886
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 208 (#479 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Kenneth

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,746
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 650 (#190 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Thomas

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,842
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,318 (#40 most common name, -70.4% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,573
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 641 (#191 most common name, -92.5% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,157
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 166 (#555 (tie) most common name, -98.2% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 171 (#541 most common name, -98.2% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,558
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,505 (#35 most common name, -80.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. Michael

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,471
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,304 (#12 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. David

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,916 (#21 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. John

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

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,572
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,727 (#7 most common name, -76.1% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,334
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,870 (#60 most common name, -88.6% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,489
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,881 (#2 most common name, -64.3% 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".

Georgia
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,286
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,787 (#5 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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