Most popular boy names in the 50s in Wisconsin

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

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 Wisconsin 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. Randy

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#1082 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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#29. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,105
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 319 (#196 (tie) most common name, -92.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 96,856 (#40 most common name)

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#28. Kevin

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#208 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#27. Dale

Dale is a name of English origin meaning "valley".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,115
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#803 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 75,560 (#50 most common name)

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#26. Larry

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,126
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 75 (#575 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Brian

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,325
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 158 (#349 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,317 (#35 most common name)

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#24. Bruce

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,431
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 85 (#533 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#23. Charles

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,298 (#29 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Gregory

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,534
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 98 (#485 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Kenneth

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,645
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 240 (#250 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Scott

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,646
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#552 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Joseph

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,710
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,230 (#34 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#18. Ronald

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 5,908
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#602 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Donald

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,058
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#495 (tie) 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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#16. Timothy

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,202
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 375 (#176 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Paul

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 6,820
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 255 (#238 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#14. Dennis

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 7,757
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#524 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Jeffrey

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 9,334
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 138 (#384 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#12. Gary

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,269
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#828 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Daniel

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,299
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,147 (#40 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#10. William

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 10,983
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,426 (#6 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#9. Steven

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 12,526
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 210 (#280 (tie) 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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#8. Richard

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 13,210
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 242 (#247 (tie) 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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#7. Mark

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 14,143
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 172 (#332 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#6. Thomas

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,983
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,064 (#52 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. Robert

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 17,490
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 641 (#111 (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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#4. John

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 18,383
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,114 (#46 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. James

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 20,324
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,021 (#12 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#2. David

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

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 21,232
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,034 (#54 most common name, -95.1% 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?".

Wisconsin
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 22,844
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,406 (#25 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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