Most popular boy names in the 50s in Louisiana
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 Louisiana using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
#30. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,563
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,245 (#18 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,205 (#61 most common name)
#29. Dennis
Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,672
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 91 (#505 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 204,267 (#21 most common name)
#28. Johnny
Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,758
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 131 (#392 (tie) most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)
#27. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,811
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 865 (#51 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 243,725 (#19 most common name)
#26. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,856
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 255 (#227 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)
#25. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,888
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 191 (#290 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)
#24. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,995
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 858 (#53 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)
#23. Terry
Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,233
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 99 (#480 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#29 most common name)
#22. Willie
Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,524
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#585 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,241 (#53 most common name)
#21. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 157 (#340 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 178,453 (#26 most common name)
#20. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,582
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#215 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)
#19. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 395 (#151 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)
#18. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,659
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#538 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)
#17. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,993
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 272 (#217 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)
#16. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,328
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 188 (#296 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)
#15. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,803
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#498 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)
#14. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,408
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,081 (#35 most common name, -80.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)
#13. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,032
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#356 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)
#12. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,406
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 302 (#197 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)
#11. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,449
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#215 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)
#10. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,613
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#509 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)
#9. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,008
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 156 (#342 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)
#8. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,392 (#15 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)
#7. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,686
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,953 (#5 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)
#6. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,935
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 970 (#43 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)
#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,011 (#39 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)
#4. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,115
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 710 (#76 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)
#3. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,500
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,900 (#6 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)
#2. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,188
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,442 (#13 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)
#1. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Louisiana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,010
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,994 (#4 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 50s)
National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)