Most popular boy names in the 50s in Idaho

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

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 Idaho 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. Craig

Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 589
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,277 (#5 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 69,473 (#52 most common name)

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#29. Jeffrey

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 602
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#419 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Jerry

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 650
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#419 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Gregory

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 685
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#770 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Bruce

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 718
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#370 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Timothy

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 718
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 141 (#172 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Paul

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 780
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 83 (#270 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Scott

Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#380 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 111,814 (#36 most common name)

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#22. Charles

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 840
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 353 (#54 most common name, -58.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Terry

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 879
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 353 (#54 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Dennis

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 902
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#770 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Donald

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 937
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#652 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Kenneth

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 963
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#257 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Kevin

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 963
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#273 (tie) most common name, -91.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 158,998 (#27 most common name)

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#16. Daniel

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 527 (#25 most common name, -45.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Larry

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,066
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 527 (#25 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Randy

Randy is a name of Norse origin meaning "shield-wolf".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,088
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 527 (#25 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Douglas

Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#770 most common name, -99.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 148,204 (#28 most common name)

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#12. Ronald

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,139
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#652 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Thomas

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,229
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 460 (#31 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Mark

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,425
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#273 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Gary

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,476
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#707 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. William

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,711
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 890 (#4 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Richard

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,995
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#253 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. Steven

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,102
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#306 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. James

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,272
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 855 (#5 most common name, -62.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. John

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,354
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 356 (#52 most common name, -84.9% 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".

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,658
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 196 (#112 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. David

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,963
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 413 (#37 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Idaho
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,079
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 421 (#36 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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