Most popular boy names in the 50s in Ohio

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

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 Ohio 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 198 (#497 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. George

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,072 (#134 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Kevin

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,084
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 716 (#192 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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#27. Terry

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,846
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 115 (#734 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Edward

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,857
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 698 (#196 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Douglas

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,824
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 138 (#637 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Stephen

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 415 (#294 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Larry

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,253
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 154 (#591 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Dennis

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,048
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 190 (#511 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Gregory

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,306
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#388 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Paul

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,737
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 631 (#214 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Kenneth

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 640 (#210 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Joseph

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,715
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,249 (#23 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Daniel

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,319
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,593 (#38 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Ronald

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,896
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 303 (#380 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. Jeffrey

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 16,922
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 380 (#309 (tie) 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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#14. Donald

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 287 (#396 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Timothy

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,599
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,022 (#142 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Steven

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,187
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 641 (#209 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Charles

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,449
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,705 (#35 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Gary

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,892
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 136 (#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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#9. Mark

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 27,196
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 589 (#223 most common name, -97.8% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 30,634
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,457 (#42 most common name, -92.0% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 32,816
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 686 (#201 most common name, -97.9% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 34,292
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,917 (#4 most common name, -85.7% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 45,972
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,973 (#28 most common name, -93.5% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 47,699
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,929 (#63 most common name, -96.0% 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".

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 48,905
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,459 (#41 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. Michael

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 49,310
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,886 (#16 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. James

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

Ohio
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 49,358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,595 (#8 most common name, -90.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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