Most popular boy names in the 50s in Nebraska

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

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 Nebraska 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,369
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#549 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Joseph

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,480
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 517 (#31 most common name, -65.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Paul

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,510
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#285 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Scott

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,571
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#828 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Jeffrey

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,585
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#461 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Roger

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,660
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#461 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Kevin

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,668
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#169 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Gregory

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,675
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#169 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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#22. Randy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,705
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#169 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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#21. Terry

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,836
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#169 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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#20. Charles

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,953
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 460 (#39 most common name, -76.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Kenneth

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,047
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 85 (#291 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Dennis

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,311
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#592 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Timothy

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,420
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 111 (#235 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Larry

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,454
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#828 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Douglas

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,521
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#828 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Donald

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#625 most common name, -99.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Ronald

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,573
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#660 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Daniel

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,907
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 547 (#27 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Gary

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,097
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#828 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. William

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,815
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 955 (#4 most common name, -75.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Mark

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,051
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 73 (#324 (tie) most common name, -98.2% 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,059
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 455 (#43 most common name, -88.8% 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,502
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#311 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. Steven

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,746
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 83 (#301 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. John

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,686
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 477 (#36 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. James

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,248
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 759 (#9 most common name, -87.9% 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".

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,355
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 228 (#121 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. David

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,747
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 432 (#47 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Nebraska
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,535
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 543 (#29 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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