Judy, Marilyn, and Gene: 40 Baby Names From the 1950s

What comes to mind when you think of the 1950s? Perhaps housewives with perfectly coiffed hair, vintage dresses à la Betty Draper, and killer casserole recipes. Or maybe you think of jukeboxes, drive-in movie theaters, and the birth of rock and roll thanks to Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and the king himself, Elvis Presley. And how about Old Hollywood glamour in films like East of Eden or Father of the Bride? The 1950s were marked by traditional values, American dominance on the world stage, and works of art that would define the decade — but if you're not also thinking about the names that came out of this iconic period, then you're missing out on inspiration from greats including Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Gene Kelly. Read ahead for 40 baby names guaranteed to stand the test of time.