Most popular boy names in the 50s in Montana

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

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 Montana 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. Stephen

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 620
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#411 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Dale

Dale is a name of English origin meaning "valley".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 636
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#411 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 75,560 (#50 most common name)

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#28. Terry

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 667
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#411 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Randy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 681
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#411 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Bruce

Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 697
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#487 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Scott

Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 714
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#487 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 111,814 (#36 most common name)

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#24. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 715
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#184 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 96,856 (#40 most common name)

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#23. Paul

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#222 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Joseph

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 805
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 231 (#33 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Gregory

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 807
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 231 (#33 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Dennis

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 969
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 231 (#33 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Charles

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 974
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 210 (#41 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Larry

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 984
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 210 (#41 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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#17. Timothy

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,070
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 97 (#118 (tie) most common name, -90.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Douglas

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,082
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#432 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Kenneth

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,143
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#274 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Ronald

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,185
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#385 (tie) most common name, -99.1% 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,253
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#385 (tie) most common name, data not available 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,478
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#385 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Daniel

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,532
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 248 (#28 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Steven

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,565
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#303 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Mark

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,645
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#328 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Thomas

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,816
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 247 (#29 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Richard

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,159
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#220 most common name, -97.8% 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 484 (#3 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. Michael

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,023
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 282 (#22 most common name, -90.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. John

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,044
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 251 (#27 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. David

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 178 (#59 most common name, -94.2% 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".

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,125
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 488 (#2 most common name, -84.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Robert

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

Montana
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,186
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 148 (#74 (tie) 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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