Most popular boy names in the 50s in Indiana

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

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 Indiana 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. Bruce

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,062
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 118 (#539 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Randy

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,249
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#822 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Douglas

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,665
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#778 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Jerry

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,205
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 140 (#474 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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#26. Kevin

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,806
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 525 (#172 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Joseph

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,072
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,754 (#28 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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#24. Stephen

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,269
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 281 (#284 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Paul

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,274
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 368 (#224 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Terry

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,433
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#760 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Kenneth

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 358 (#228 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Gregory

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,816
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 140 (#474 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Jeffrey

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,382
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#386 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Daniel

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,729 (#30 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Dennis

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,486
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#591 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Timothy

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,959
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 561 (#164 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Ronald

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,106
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#478 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. Larry

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,168
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#541 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Donald

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,262
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 148 (#457 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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#12. Charles

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,444 (#47 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Gary

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,960
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 60 (#789 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Steven

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,815
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 367 (#225 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Thomas

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,365 (#50 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Richard

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,850
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 362 (#227 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Mark

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 286 (#280 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. William

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,820
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,873 (#5 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. John

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 19,977
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,638 (#36 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. Robert

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,505
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 964 (#88 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. James

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,384
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,616 (#8 most common name, -88.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. David

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

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 23,981
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,720 (#31 most common name, -92.8% 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?".

Indiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 25,406
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,043 (#22 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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