Most popular girl names in the 40s in Georgia

As history tells, the 1940s were a decade that shaped American life. The country faced World War II, ration books, factory work, radio news, and families waiting for letters from loved ones who were overseas. By the end of the decade, the war was completely over, and people were starting fresh, and the first signs of the baby boom were starting to appear.

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 40s in Georgia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Evelyn

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,342
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,739 (#11 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 48,117 (#60 most common name)

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#29. Glenda

Glenda is a name of Celtic origin meaning "holy".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,396
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,739 (#11 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 33,197 (#88 most common name)

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#28. Doris

Doris is a name of Greek origin meaning gift of the ocean.

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,499
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,739 (#11 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 64,109 (#43 most common name)

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#27. Ruby

Ruby is a name of Latin origin meaning "precious red stone".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,510
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 924 (#100 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 31,681 (#98 most common name)

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#26. Willie

Willie is a name of English origin meaning "resolute".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,565
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 924 (#100 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 17,907 (#143 most common name)

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#25. Virginia

Virginia is a name of Latin origin meaning pure.

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 2,945
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 295 (#384 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 98,995 (#28 most common name)

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#24. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,007
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,259 (#59 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 39,844 (#75 most common name)

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#23. Helen

Helen is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,020
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 262 (#429 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 90,739 (#32 most common name)

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#22. Peggy

Peggy is a name of English origin meaning pearl.

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,104
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 262 (#429 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 72,044 (#42 most common name)

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#21. Carol

Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,155
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 262 (#429 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 292,330 (#5 most common name)

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#20. Janice

Janice is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,183
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#1,684 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 118,880 (#23 most common name)

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#19. Frances

Frances is a name of Latin origin meaning "free man".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,203
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 228 (#475 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 85,421 (#35 most common name)

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#18. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,988 (#9 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 116,541 (#25 most common name)

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#17. Joyce

Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,674
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#1,101 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 151,477 (#19 most common name)

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#16. Gloria

Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,936
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 140 (#706 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 105,028 (#27 most common name)

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#15. Judy

Judy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 3,996
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 12 (#2,257 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 167,714 (#15 most common name)

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#14. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 4,122
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 829 (#114 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 173,025 (#13 most common name)

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#13. Nancy

Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 4,409
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#1,049 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 252,058 (#7 most common name)

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#12. Annie

Annie is a name of English origin meaning "grace".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 5,752
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 464 (#232 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 38,387 (#78 most common name)

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#11. Dorothy

Dorothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "God's Gift".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 6,022
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 195 (#541 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 132,255 (#20 most common name)

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#10. Carolyn

Carolyn is a name of German origin meaning "free man".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 6,025
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 128 (#758 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 181,844 (#12 most common name)

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#9. Martha

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady of the house".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 6,394
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 107 (#863 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 95,365 (#30 most common name)

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#8. Sandra

Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 6,665
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 48 (#1,395 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 265,527 (#6 most common name)

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#7. Shirley

Shirley is a name of English origin meaning "bright".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 7,106
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 26 (#1,790 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 171,776 (#14 most common name)

#6. Brenda

Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 7,359
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#1,336 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 112,335 (#26 most common name)

#5. Patricia

Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 9,571
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 52 (#1,336 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 411,412 (#4 most common name)

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#4. Barbara

Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 10,474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#1,453 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 425,267 (#3 most common name)

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#3. Betty

Betty is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oath of God".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 11,283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 42 (#1,484 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 194,620 (#11 most common name)

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#2. Linda

Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 13,468
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 92 (#960 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 531,652 (#2 most common name)

#1. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Georgia
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 22,602
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,242 (#62 most common name)

National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 640,070 (#1 most common name)