15 Sep
20 Baby Names That Were Popular in the 1950s

20 Baby Names That Were Popular in the 1950s

Traditional baby names are back in a big way, with more and more modern parents opting for classic monikers rocked by 

their own grandma and grandpa—from the still-in-style James and William to the forever-fashionable Elizabeth and Margaret. Of course, 

 

the 1950s also had its share of Karens. Read our list to get some old-fashioned inspiration if you’re expecting or see which names definitely won’t be making a comeback anytime soon (we’re looking at you Gary and Linda).

 

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