Most popular boy names in the 50s in Oregon

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

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 Oregon 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. Jerry

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,384
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#706 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Kevin

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,445
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 233 (#192 most common name, -83.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Bruce

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,644
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 64 (#502 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Terry

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,716
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#1015 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Stephen

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,905
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#400 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Randy

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,938
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#1132 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Paul

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,940
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#282 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Scott

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,971
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#495 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Dennis

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,019
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 45 (#591 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Timothy

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,079
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 249 (#182 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Gregory

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,137
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 65 (#495 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Jeffrey

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,160
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 51 (#554 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Charles

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,194
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 675 (#51 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Larry

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,263
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#732 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Kenneth

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,582
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 121 (#335 (tie) most common name, -95.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Douglas

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,601
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 45 (#591 most common name, -98.3% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,926
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 40 (#615 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Daniel

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,245
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,147 (#14 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Ronald

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#732 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Thomas

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 704 (#48 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Gary

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,744
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#794 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. William

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,295
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,572 (#6 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Mark

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,415
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 191 (#226 (tie) most common name, -95.7% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,122
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 148 (#285 (tie) most common name, -97.1% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,252
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 145 (#292 most common name, -97.2% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,186
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 663 (#53 most common name, -89.3% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,415 (#7 most common name, -77.7% 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".

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,887
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 435 (#102 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. Michael

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,203
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 860 (#35 most common name, -89.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. David

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

Oregon
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 8,398
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 933 (#28 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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