Most popular boy names in the 50s in Missouri

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

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 Missouri 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. George

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,239
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 677 (#112 most common name, -79.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Roger

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,343
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#755 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Edward

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,623
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 387 (#192 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Randy

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,932
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#747 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Jerry

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,318
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 106 (#521 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Kevin

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,607
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 365 (#206 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Gregory

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,709
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 152 (#395 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Timothy

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 459 (#172 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Paul

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,394
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 299 (#241 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Joseph

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,519
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,603 (#28 most common name, -71.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Terry

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,588
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#733 (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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#19. Daniel

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,958
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,366 (#39 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Stephen

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,223
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 205 (#327 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Kenneth

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,895
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 337 (#222 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Ronald

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,477
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 138 (#440 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Donald

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,629
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 141 (#431 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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#14. Dennis

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,702
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 105 (#524 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Larry

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,097
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 90 (#582 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Charles

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,690 (#26 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Thomas

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,772
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,440 (#36 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Steven

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,935
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 313 (#235 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Gary

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,043
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#641 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Mark

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 11,146
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 275 (#254 most common name, -97.5% 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,497
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 335 (#225 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. William

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,206
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,161 (#3 most common name, -76.1% 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,351
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,769 (#24 most common name, -90.4% 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 968 (#72 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. David

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,793
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,302 (#44 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. James

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,770
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,631 (#7 most common name, -87.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Missouri
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,017
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,791 (#22 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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