Most popular boy names in the 50s in Mississippi

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

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 Mississippi 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. Paul

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,932
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 99 (#308 (tie) most common name, -94.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Danny

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,032
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#524 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,615 (#43 most common name)

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#28. Walter

Walter is a name of German origin meaning "commander of the army".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,198
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#236 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 72,190 (#50 most common name)

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#27. Gary

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,222
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#753 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Terry

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,322
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 72 (#378 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 140,720 (#28 most common name)

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#25. Ronald

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,331
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#668 (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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#24. Edward

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,454
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 158 (#213 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Joe

Joe is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah increases".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,579
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#554 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,481 (#56 most common name)

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#22. Joseph

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,583
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 715 (#22 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Jimmy

Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning "supplanter".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,825
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#428 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,735 (#71 most common name)

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#20. Henry

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,848
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 644 (#36 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,205 (#60 most common name)

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#19. Bobby

Bobby is a name of German origin meaning "bright fame".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,890
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#385 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,069 (#74 most common name)

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#18. Donald

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,942
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#428 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Eddie

Eddie is a name of English origin meaning "wealth".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,977
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#560 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 38,363 (#92 most common name)

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#16. Kenneth

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,183
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 220 (#163 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Billy

Billy is a name of English origin meaning "resolute protection".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,267
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#480 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 59,125 (#66 most common name)

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#14. Johnny

Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,580
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 107 (#283 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#54 most common name)

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#13. George

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,751
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 204 (#175 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Richard

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,935
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 199 (#177 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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#11. Thomas

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,094
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 705 (#24 (tie) most common name, -82.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Jerry

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,455
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#396 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#30 most common name)

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#9. Michael

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,050
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 901 (#11 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. David

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,024
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 642 (#37 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Larry

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,460
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#406 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. William

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,209
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,805 (#1 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. Willie

Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,835
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#396 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 66,241 (#52 most common name)

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#4. Charles

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,989
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 687 (#28 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. John

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,660
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,741 (#2 most common name, -82.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. Robert

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,644
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 655 (#34 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. James

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

Mississippi
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,390
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,733 (#3 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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