Most popular boy names in the 50s in Vermont

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

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 Vermont 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. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 350
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#88 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 78,316 (#47 most common name)

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#29. George

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 355
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#101 (tie) most common name, -86.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#28. Kenneth

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 428
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#101 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Dennis

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 436
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#101 (tie) 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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#26. Joseph

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 116 (#34 (tie) most common name, -74.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Edward

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 475
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#193 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#24. Douglas

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 494
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#193 (tie) 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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#23. Jeffrey

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 515
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#193 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Kevin

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 523
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#193 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Bruce

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#193 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Charles

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 562
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 149 (#19 (tie) most common name, -73.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Brian

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 580
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,317 (#34 most common name)

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#18. Daniel

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 582
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#67 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Ronald

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 597
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#67 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Donald

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 608
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#67 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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#15. Peter

Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 656
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#220 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 102,752 (#38 most common name)

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#14. Timothy

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 679
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Paul

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 761
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Steven

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 809
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Stephen

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 834
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. Mark

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 949
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#248 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Thomas

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,026
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 130 (#26 most common name, -87.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Gary

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,099
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 130 (#26 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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#7. William

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,112
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 209 (#10 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. Richard

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,448
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#220 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. James

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,556
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 173 (#14 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#4. John

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,639
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 129 (#27 (tie) most common name, -92.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. Robert

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

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,850
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 68 (#83 (tie) most common name, -96.3% 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".

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,210
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#64 most common name, -96.3% 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?".

Vermont
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,224
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 102 (#43 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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