Most popular boy names in the 50s in Wyoming

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

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 Wyoming 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. Terry

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 297
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#77 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#29. Bruce

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 301
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#77 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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#28. Scott

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 308
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#77 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 111,814 (#35 most common name)

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#27. George

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 316
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#142 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#26. Kevin

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 324
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#233 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 50s)

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

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#25. Douglas

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#233 (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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#24. Stephen

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#233 (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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#23. Randy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 342
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#233 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#22. Timothy

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 360
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#132 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#21. Jerry

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 371
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 29 (#132 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#20. Joseph

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 374
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (tie) most common name, -68.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#19. Dennis

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 400
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (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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#18. Paul

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 407
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#17. Larry

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 472
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

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

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#16. Daniel

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 512
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 113 (#38 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 50s)

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

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#15. Ronald

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 564
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 113 (#38 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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#14. Kenneth

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 567
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#221 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#13. Donald

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#221 (tie) 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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#12. Charles

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 673
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 102 (#44 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#11. Gary

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 694
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 102 (#44 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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#10. Mark

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 735
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#254 (tie) most common name, -99.2% 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".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (tie) most common name, -85.1% compared to the 50s)

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

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#8. Steven

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 835
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#289 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 50s)

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

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#7. Richard

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,069
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#180 most common name, -98.4% 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".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,115
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 225 (#4 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 50s)

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

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#5. James

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,420
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 189 (#8 most common name, -86.7% 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".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 129 (#28 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 50s)

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

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#3. David

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,557
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#49 (tie) most common name, -94.0% 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?".

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,583
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#34 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 50s)

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

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#1. Robert

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

Wyoming
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,660
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#75 (tie) 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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