Most popular boy names in the 50s in Hawaii

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

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 Hawaii 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. Rodney

Rodney is a name of English origin meaning "island near the clearing".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 548
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,597 (#3 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,798 (#66 most common name)

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#29. Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 556
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,597 (#3 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 184,663 (#24 most common name)

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#28. Stephen

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 593
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#359 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Eric

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 621
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#191 (tie) most common name, -90.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,289 (#70 most common name)

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#26. Daniel

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 242 (#27 (tie) most common name, -61.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 631
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#344 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 96,856 (#40 most common name)

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#24. Kenneth

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 633
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#284 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Keith

Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 634
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#284 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 91,224 (#41 most common name)

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#22. Edward

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 664
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#191 (tie) most common name, -91.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. George

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#134 (tie) most common name, -86.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Dennis

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 699
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#134 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Ronald

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#492 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Alan

Alan is a name of German origin meaning "precious".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 748
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 83,977 (#45 most common name)

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#17. Joseph

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 838
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 242 (#27 (tie) most common name, -71.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Charles

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 838
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 165 (#61 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Brian

Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 840
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#279 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,317 (#35 most common name)

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#14. Glenn

Glenn is a name of Scottish origin meaning "valley".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 845
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#279 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 58,694 (#64 most common name)

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#13. Paul

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 917
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#279 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Thomas

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 939
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 195 (#49 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Steven

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 965
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#322 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Wayne

Wayne is a name of English origin meaning "wagon builder".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,011
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#322 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 88,092 (#43 most common name)

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#9. Gary

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,067
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#322 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Mark

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,123
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#271 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Richard

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,341
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#211 most common name, -96.1% 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".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,516
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 325 (#15 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. James

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,700
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 336 (#13 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. David

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,857
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 233 (#33 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. John

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 232 (#34 (tie) most common name, -88.1% 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".

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,092
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 106 (#107 (tie) most common name, -94.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Hawaii
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 257 (#23 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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