Most popular boy names in the 50s in Kansas

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

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 Kansas 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. Jeffrey

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,749
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 57 (#494 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Joseph

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,846
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 791 (#33 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Roger

Roger is a name of German origin meaning "famous spearman".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,979
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1050 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 110,156 (#37 most common name)

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#27. Jerry

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,066
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#699 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Paul

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,126
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 175 (#229 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Kevin

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,308
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 216 (#189 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Randy

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,496
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#852 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Douglas

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#960 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Timothy

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,613
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 189 (#207 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Stephen

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#344 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Gregory

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#537 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Terry

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,975
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#716 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Daniel

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,048
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 850 (#26 most common name, -72.1% 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".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,075
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#620 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Kenneth

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,261
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 146 (#263 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Donald

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#687 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Ronald

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,977
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#586 (tie) most common name, -98.9% 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".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,983
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#586 (tie) 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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#12. Thomas

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,984
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 761 (#36 most common name, -80.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Charles

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,063
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 714 (#43 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Gary

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,686
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#681 (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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#9. William

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,643
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,386 (#5 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Mark

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,811
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 106 (#329 (tie) most common name, -98.2% 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".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,158
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 143 (#264 (tie) most common name, -97.7% 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".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,455
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 134 (#280 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. John

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,807
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 835 (#27 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. James

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,396
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,322 (#6 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. Robert

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

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,706
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 398 (#99 most common name, -95.4% 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".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,128
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 662 (#45 most common name, -93.5% 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?".

Kansas
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,698
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 825 (#28 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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