Most popular boy names in the 50s in Oklahoma

Written by:
May 22, 2026
Elvira Koneva // Shutterstock

Most popular boy names in the 50s in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

You may also like: Highest-rated Class of 2025 football recruits from Oklahoma
1 / 30
Flashon // Shutterstock

#30. Johnny

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 135 (#348 (tie) most common name, -92.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)

2 / 30
Shutterstock

#29. Timothy

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,879
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 264 (#199 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)

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

3 / 30
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock

#28. Joe

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,889
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#590 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,481 (#57 most common name)

4 / 30
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock

#27. Bobby

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,941
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 74 (#519 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 53,069 (#75 most common name)

5 / 30
Iren_Geo // Shutterstock

#26. Ricky

Ricky is a name of German origin meaning "powerful leader".

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#714 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 79,109 (#47 most common name)

You may also like: The 15 most affordable cities in Oklahoma to buy a house
6 / 30
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock

#25. Dennis

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#836 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

7 / 30
morrowlight // Shutterstock

#24. Danny

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,314
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#473 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 86,615 (#44 most common name)

8 / 30
Falcona // Shutterstock

#23. Paul

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,390
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 145 (#326 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 50s)

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

9 / 30
2p2play // Shutterstock

#22. Jimmy

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#492 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 54,735 (#72 most common name)

10 / 30
pratan ounpitipong // Shutterstock

#21. Randy

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,739
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#714 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)

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

You may also like: Movies and TV shows casting in Oklahoma
11 / 30
Katrina Elena // Shutterstock

#20. Stephen

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,765
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 125 (#367 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 50s)

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

12 / 30
Irisska // Shutterstock

#19. Billy

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 89 (#468 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 59,125 (#67 most common name)

13 / 30
Fotonium // Shutterstock

#18. Thomas

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,234
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 736 (#52 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 50s)

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

14 / 30
Africa Studio // Shutterstock

#17. Donald

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,452
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#572 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)

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

15 / 30
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock

#16. Jerry

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,494
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#513 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

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

You may also like: Coldest Novembers in Oklahoma since 1895
16 / 30
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock

#15. Kenneth

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,571
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 228 (#225 (tie) most common name, -93.6% compared to the 50s)

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

17 / 30
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock

#14. Terry

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,672
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#802 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)

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

18 / 30
Olesia Bilkei // Shutterstock

#13. Ronald

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,740
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#694 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

19 / 30
Africa Studio // Shutterstock

#12. Steven

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,440
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 216 (#236 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 50s)

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

20 / 30
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock

#11. Mark

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,693
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 132 (#355 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 50s)

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

You may also like: Hottest Novembers in Oklahoma since 1895
21 / 30
Vasiuk Iryna // Shutterstock

#10. Charles

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,017
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 634 (#65 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 50s)

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

22 / 30
Ramona Heim // Shutterstock

#9. Richard

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,434
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 223 (#231 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 50s)

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

23 / 30
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock

#8. Gary

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 43 (#694 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 50s)

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

24 / 30
MIA Studio // Shutterstock

#7. Larry

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 37 (#736 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

25 / 30
BaLL LunLa // Shutterstock

#6. William

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,736
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,623 (#5 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 50s)

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

You may also like: Easy as pie: See the most uniquely popular pie in Oklahoma
26 / 30
Africa Studio // Shutterstock

#5. John

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,624
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,026 (#28 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 50s)

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

27 / 30
Gorynvd // Shutterstock

#4. Robert

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,116
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 503 (#97 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 50s)

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

28 / 30
BaLL LunLa // Shutterstock

#3. Michael

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,506
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,101 (#22 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 50s)

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

29 / 30
Adrie Molco // Shutterstock

#2. David

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,827
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 922 (#36 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 50s)

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

30 / 30
FamVeld // Shutterstock

#1. James

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

Oklahoma
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,891
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,504 (#6 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 50s)

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

You may also like: Hottest Mays in Oklahoma since 1895

Trending Now