Most popular boy names in the 50s in Maryland

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

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 Maryland 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".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,183
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#535 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Wayne

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,336
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#656 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,467
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,337 (#37 most common name, -45.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)

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#27. Kevin

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,527
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 671 (#100 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Dennis

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,662
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 118 (#435 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Timothy

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,806
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 405 (#165 most common name, -85.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Daniel

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,081 (#11 most common name, -26.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Jeffrey

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,862
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 238 (#251 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Gregory

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,910
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 170 (#321 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Larry

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,306
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 56 (#699 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Edward

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,563
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 424 (#151 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Stephen

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,710
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 213 (#276 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Paul

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,850
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 295 (#209 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Kenneth

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,920
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 290 (#215 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. George

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,160
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 518 (#129 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Steven

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,341
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 459 (#142 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Ronald

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,546
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 156 (#345 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Donald

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 101 (#486 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Gary

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,829
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#656 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Mark

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,457
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 258 (#235 (tie) most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Joseph

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,411
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,683 (#21 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Thomas

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,338
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,217 (#43 most common name, -83.4% 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".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 423 (#152 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Charles

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,197 (#45 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. David

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,486
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,822 (#16 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. William

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,521
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,247 (#6 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. James

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,779
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,592 (#3 most common name, -81.2% 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".

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,189
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 848 (#70 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. John

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,376
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,668 (#22 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Maryland
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,490
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,100 (#10 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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