James (the most common first name for a US president) is one of those classic baby names that will never go out of style. It topped the boys list at number one in the 1950s
Mary is a Hebrew name as old as time, given to over 625,000 baby girls in the 1950s. Mary remained in the top ten all the way through 1971 and finally fell out.
The boys definitely got the better end of the stick in the 1950s with cool names like Michael that still feel fresh today, plus offer plenty of nickname options.
If the name Susan feels dated, it s because it is. Susan was the go-to choice for many moms and dads throughout the 40s, 50s and 60s, when it peaked in popularity.
Did you know that John held the number one name spot for baby boys from 1900 to 1923, and it remained in the top five all the way through 1972? Talk about impressive! In the 1950s
The ultimate mom (now grandma!) name. There were clearly lots of little Debbies running around in the 50s, with the name Deborah taking the number five spot and alternative spelling Debra.
Fun fact: since the beginning of the 20th century, the name William has consistently top, though never quite claiming that coveted number one spot. It pretty much stayed steady at number six all the way through the 1950s.
A beautiful choice for baby girls born in the 1950s and 60s, today bearing the once-popular name Karen is anything but easy, all thanks to a viral meme.
The name Robert ripe with tons of nicknames like Bob, Bobby, Rob and Robbie reigned supreme throughout the entire 20th century, snagging the number one spot.