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Baby Names From the 1950s

The 1950s saw the rise of the Civil Rights movement, the end of polio, the opening of the Disneyland theme park and a boom in births as World War II vets came home and started families. Babies born during the 1950s had names inspired by tradition and the blossoming entertainment industry.

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1940s Baby Names

Choosing baby names can be one of the most enjoyable parts of pregnancy, and parents looking for names can find inspiration everywhere. If you’re a World War II buff, love old-fashioned names or want to honor your family’s history, you might consider exploring popular 1940s baby names to see if one of them is right for the newest member of your family.

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1960’s Baby Names

Baby names from the 1960s include the ever-popular Michael and Mary, as well as names from the Bible. Although it was a tumultuous decade, baby name choices remained classical and traditional. In fact, many of the most popular baby names of the 1960s were again the top choices in the 1970s, reflecting the fact that they had lasting appeal.