If you’re looking for a timeless and unique name for your baby that won’t be overused in the classroom, a recent report has compiled a list of options from the 1950s that were moderately popular. BabyCenter, a subsidiary of Everyday Health Group specializing in pregnancy and parenting, has curated a collection of baby names from the “Baby Boom” era for parents to consider.
Rebekah Wahlberg, a baby name trends specialist at BabyCenter, explains that the 1950s was right in the middle of the post-World War II baby boom in which approximately 76 million babies were born between 1946 and 1964. Wahlberg notes the lasting impact of this boom on baby naming trends, with names like John, Mary, and Michael remaining popular to this day. Some of the unique names from the 1950s that BabyCenter identified include Roger, Marilyn, Stephen, and Gail.
BabyCenter’s exploration of “popular 1950s names” that have now been forgotten led to a list of names that consistently ranked in the top 50 on baby name lists from 1950 to 1959 but never quite made it to the top 10. Wahlberg suggests that these names, with their charming nicknames, beautiful meanings, and connections to modern naming trends, could be ripe for a comeback.
Here are 10 baby names from BabyCenter’s 1950s list for boys and girls:
Popular boy names of the 1950s:
1. Douglas – A Scottish surname associated with the influential Clan Douglas, meaning “dark stream.”
2. Jerry – Originating as a nickname for names like Jeremy, Jeremiah, and Gerald, it has been used independently since the early 20th century.
3. Kenneth – A hybrid name with Celtic roots, meaning “handsome” and “fire lord.”
4. Lawrence – A Latin name connected to the laurel shrub, symbolizing victory in Ancient Rome and Greece.
5. Roger – A Germanic name meaning “fame” and “spear.”
Popular girl names of the 1950s:
1. Bonnie – Derived from Scottish and French words, meaning “pretty” or “good.”
2. Carolyn – The feminine version of Charles, a French name meaning “free man.”
3. Gail – With Middle English roots, it means “jovial” and is also a shortened form of Abigail, meaning “my father’s joy.”
4. Marilyn – A hybrid name combining Mary, meaning “bitter,” “wished-for child,” or “beloved,” and Lynn, meaning “lake.”
5. Robin – Originally a nickname for Robert, meaning “fame-bright” or “shining with glory.”
While these names may have faded in popularity over time, they offer a unique and classic charm that could be perfect for modern parents seeking a distinctive baby name.
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