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Top names of the 1990s

The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female
babies born during the 1990s. For each rank and sex, the table shows
the name and the number of occurrences of that name. The 200 most popular names
were taken from a universe that includes 20,552,947 male births and
19,645,704 female births

Popular names of the period 1990s



Males Females
Rank Name Number Name Number
1 Michael 462,383 Jessica 303,115
2 Christopher 360,241 Ashley 301,815
3 Matthew 351,643 Emily 237,243
4 Joshua 329,150 Sarah 224,380
5 Jacob 298,390 Samantha 224,017
6 Nicholas 275,311 Amanda 191,109
7 Andrew 272,895 Brittany 190,818
8 Daniel 272,308 Elizabeth 172,676
9 Tyler 262,295 Taylor 169,028
10 Joseph 260,703 Megan 160,365
11 Brandon 259,403 Hannah 158,804
12 David 253,667 Kayla 155,889
13 James 244,940 Lauren 153,581
14 Ryan 241,215 Stephanie 149,830
15 John 240,111 Rachel 149,152
16 Zachary 225,270 Jennifer 148,033
17 Justin 220,119 Nicole 136,102
18 William 217,810 Alexis 131,191
19 Anthony 216,197 Victoria 117,466
20 Robert 205,433 Amber 115,599
21 Jonathan 197,475 Alyssa 115,250
22 Austin 190,124 Courtney 113,280
23 Alexander 183,926 Rebecca 109,708
24 Kyle 180,199 Danielle 109,583
25 Kevin 165,204 Jasmine 105,313
26 Thomas 146,608 Brianna 99,103
27 Cody 146,478 Katherine 96,879
28 Jordan 144,737 Alexandra 94,794
29 Eric 135,225 Madison 91,903
30 Benjamin 133,918 Morgan 91,187
31 Aaron 128,360 Melissa 89,985
32 Christian 126,041 Michelle 86,523
33 Samuel 125,573 Kelsey 85,126
34 Dylan 122,063 Chelsea 84,800
35 Steven 121,095 Anna 78,573
36 Brian 119,285 Kimberly 77,879
37 Jose 119,020 Tiffany 77,532
38 Timothy 107,750 Olivia 75,902
39 Nathan 107,310 Mary 75,689
40 Adam 106,892 Christina 74,656
41 Richard 94,862 Allison 74,428
42 Patrick 92,924 Abigail 72,768
43 Charles 92,422 Sara 72,160
44 Sean 91,995 Shelby 71,992
45 Jason 91,711 Heather 71,624
46 Cameron 81,128 Haley 71,195
47 Jeremy 77,791 Maria 70,890
48 Mark 75,802 Kaitlyn 67,565
49 Stephen 75,159 Laura 67,241
50 Jesse 73,791 Erin 65,329
51 Juan 70,904 Andrea 65,237
52 Alex 70,819 Natalie 63,381
53 Travis 68,201 Jordan 61,754
54 Jeffrey 66,986 Brooke 60,627
55 Ethan 66,918 Julia 59,946
56 Caleb 66,282 Emma 58,233
57 Luis 64,742 Vanessa 57,916
58 Jared 63,785 Erica 55,758
59 Logan 63,571 Sydney 55,754
60 Hunter 60,519 Kelly 55,721
61 Trevor 59,940 Kristen 53,072
62 Bryan 59,742 Katelyn 52,810
63 Evan 59,398 Marissa 51,213
64 Paul 58,924 Amy 51,166
65 Taylor 58,398 Crystal 51,098
66 Kenneth 58,250 Paige 50,553
67 Connor 57,383 Cassandra 50,360
68 Dustin 56,767 Gabrielle 49,813
69 Noah 56,253 Katie 49,449
70 Carlos 55,164 Caitlin 49,037
71 Devin 55,066 Lindsey 48,973
72 Gabriel 54,807 Destiny 48,235
73 Ian 53,999 Kathryn 47,170
74 Nathaniel 52,575 Jacqueline 45,948
75 Gregory 52,083 Shannon 45,912
76 Derek 50,744 Jenna 45,851
77 Corey 50,217 Angela 45,164
78 Jesus 49,116 Savannah 44,713
79 Scott 49,016 Mariah 44,601
80 Bradley 48,084 Alexandria 44,094
81 Dakota 46,648 Sierra 43,636
82 Antonio 46,540 Alicia 43,482
83 Marcus 46,481 Briana 42,800
84 Blake 45,866 Miranda 42,221
85 Garrett 45,326 Jamie 41,445
86 Edward 45,165 Catherine 40,757
87 Luke 44,432 Brittney 40,031
88 Shawn 42,479 Breanna 40,025
89 Peter 42,381 Grace 39,862
90 Seth 42,209 Monica 38,885
91 Mitchell 42,011 Sabrina 38,661
92 Adrian 41,975 Madeline 36,963
93 Victor 41,068 Caroline 36,825
94 Miguel 41,006 Molly 36,557
95 Shane 40,596 Erika 35,071
96 Chase 40,305 Mackenzie 34,778
97 Isaac 40,264 Leah 34,099
98 Spencer 38,179 Diana 33,773
99 Lucas 38,167 Whitney 32,886
100 Jack 37,484 Cheyenne 31,849
101 Tanner 37,390 Bailey 31,621
102 Angel 36,987 Christine 31,616
103 Vincent 36,706 Meghan 31,502
104 Isaiah 36,583 Lindsay 31,384
105 Dalton 35,976 Angelica 31,322
106 Brett 35,417 Cynthia 31,310
107 George 35,248 Margaret 31,292
108 Alejandro 35,168 Kaitlin 30,819
109 Elijah 34,650 Alexa 30,296
110 Cory 34,165 Hailey 30,293
111 Cole 33,859 Veronica 29,854
112 Joel 33,796 Melanie 29,353
113 Erik 33,595 Bianca 28,556
114 Jake 33,102 Autumn 28,153
115 Mason 32,873 Ariel 28,139
116 Jorge 32,722 Kristin 27,824
117 Dillon 32,659 Bethany 27,752
118 Raymond 31,719 Lisa 27,429
119 Colton 30,466 Kristina 27,244
120 Ricardo 29,304 Holly 27,072
121 Casey 29,247 Leslie 26,770
122 Francisco 28,718 Casey 25,897
123 Brendan 28,510 Chloe 25,859
124 Devon 28,420 April 25,772
125 Keith 28,373 Julie 25,431
126 Colin 28,254 Claire 25,324
127 Wesley 28,245 Kaylee 25,210
128 Phillip 27,968 Brenda 24,928
129 Oscar 27,877 Kathleen 24,850
130 Julian 27,668 Karen 24,513
131 Johnathan 27,263 Rachael 24,513
132 Eduardo 27,218 Sophia 24,499
133 Chad 27,110 Patricia 24,122
134 Donald 26,754 Gabriela 24,082
135 Bryce 26,752 Kendra 23,970
136 Ronald 26,682 Dominique 23,648
137 Alec 25,907 Ana 23,524
138 Dominic 25,636 Kara 23,517
139 Grant 25,459 Desiree 23,492
140 Martin 25,323 Tara 23,369
141 Henry 25,237 Michaela 23,169
142 Mario 24,570 Brandi 22,957
143 Xavier 24,286 Carly 22,790
144 Manuel 24,171 Kylie 22,730
145 Alan 24,089 Karina 22,609
146 Derrick 23,982 Adriana 22,336
147 Frank 23,963 Valerie 22,009
148 Tristan 23,912 Caitlyn 21,988
149 Collin 23,747 Natasha 21,972
150 Omar 23,727 Hayley 21,857
151 Jeremiah 23,649 Rebekah 20,926
152 Jackson 23,589 Jocelyn 20,880
153 Troy 22,819 Cassidy 20,660
154 Edgar 22,205 Jade 20,394
155 Javier 22,103 Gabriella 20,167
156 Douglas 21,968 Makayla 20,081
157 Clayton 21,811 Daisy 19,989
158 Jonathon 21,429 Alison 19,726
159 Nicolas 21,218 Jillian 19,725
160 Andre 21,088 Faith 19,529
161 Maxwell 20,908 Audrey 19,527
162 Ivan 20,511 Angel 19,501
163 Philip 20,456 Nancy 19,493
164 Levi 20,400 Dana 19,280
165 Sergio 20,124 Krystal 19,076
166 Roberto 20,061 Alejandra 19,007
167 Darius 19,663 Ariana 18,861
168 Andres 19,635 Summer 18,804
169 Cristian 19,526 Isabella 18,753
170 Hector 19,485 Mikayla 18,744
171 Fernando 19,431 Raven 18,504
172 Drew 19,328 Katrina 18,399
173 Curtis 19,204 Kiara 17,822
174 Gary 19,193 Sandra 17,618
175 Riley 18,839 Meagan 17,106
176 Johnny 18,482 Lydia 16,983
177 Max 18,213 Kirsten 16,882
178 Dennis 18,101 Chelsey 16,837
179 Malik 17,950 Zoe 16,791
180 Wyatt 17,936 Monique 16,761
181 Cesar 17,841 Claudia 16,515
182 Edwin 17,475 Mallory 16,471
183 Gavin 17,275 Joanna 16,285
184 Preston 17,086 Deanna 16,218
185 Marco 17,000 Isabel 16,103
186 Allen 16,950 Ashlee 15,978
187 Ruben 16,929 Felicia 15,643
188 Calvin 16,860 Marisa 15,535
189 Mathew 16,798 Mercedes 15,291
190 Randy 16,781 Mckenzie 15,284
191 Brent 16,625 Jasmin 15,235
192 Jerry 16,577 Krista 15,213
193 Hayden 16,347 Yesenia 15,174
194 Alexis 16,264 Diamond 15,160
195 Parker 16,235 Evelyn 15,124
196 Brady 16,230 Selena 15,041
197 Tony 16,136 Cindy 15,040
198 Pedro 16,128 Brandy 14,908
199 Craig 16,108 Gina 14,880
200 Larry 15,943 Mia 14,626

Source: 100% sample based on Social Security card application data as of
of March 2022. See the limitations of
this data source.



Top 100 Baby Names for the 1990s

The top 100 baby names from the decade of grunge music, broad based economic prosperity, and the mass-market adoption of technology.

The 1990s were a very distinctive time for many reasons. The decade was marked by the appearance of grunge music, vast technological improvements and a general sense of economic prosperity.

With bright colors and a vibrant popular culture, it is not surprising that the most popular names from the 1990s were just as distinctive as the decade itself.

Popular 1990s Girl Names Influenced by Hollywood

If you are looking to adopt baby names from the 1990s for your future child, you should be aware that the most popular girls names were often drawn from popular culture. The decade that saw the rise of Brittney Spears, Rachel Green, Jennifer Aniston, Stephanie Tanner and Courtney Cox also saw those first names as popular choices for baby girls.

Women who grew up on “Sweet Valley High” books were also having their own children during this decade, and that definitely influenced the popularity of Jessica and Elizabeth as popular 1990s girl names.

Traditional 1990s Baby Names for Girls

Although popular culture did play a huge role in providing names for little girls born in the 1990s, other parents chose more traditional names for their children. Names such as Ashley, Emily, Sarah, Samantha and Hannah all saw a resurgence in popularity during the 1990s.

1990s Boy Names Inspired by Popular Culture

As was the case with little girls, parents of little boys often took inspiration from popular culture when naming their children. The decade gave us Brandon Walsh, Joey Lawrence, Justin Timberlake and Matthew Perry.

Each of these first names enjoyed tremendous popularity as 1990s baby names.

Traditional 1990s Boy Names

Names such as Christopher, Joshua, Andrew and Daniel were popular 1990s names. But no playground during the 1990s would have seemed complete without at least one Tyler, Ryan or Zachary. These were among the most popular baby names from the 90s.

Rank 1990s Boy Names 1990s Girl Names
1 Michael Jessica
2 Christopher Ashley
3 Matthew Emily
4 Joshua Sarah
5 Jacob Samantha
6 Nicholas Amanda
7 Andrew Brittany
8 Daniel Elizabeth
9 Tyler Taylor
10 Joseph Megan
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
11 Brandon Hannah
12 David Kayla
13 James Lauren
14 Ryan Stephanie
15 John Rachel
16 Zachary Jennifer
17 Justin Nicole
18 William Alexis
19 Anthony Victoria
20 Robert Amber
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
21 Jonathan Alyssa
22 Austin Courtney
23 Alexander Danielle
24 Kyle Rebecca
25 Kevin Jasmine
26 Thomas Brianna
27 Cody Katherine
28 Jordan Alexandra
29 Eric Madison
30 Benjamin Morgan
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
31 Aaron Melissa
32 Christian Michelle
33 Samuel Kelsey
34 Dylan Chelsea
35 Steven Anna
36 Brian Kimberly
37 Jose Tiffany
38 Timothy Olivia
39 Nathan Mary
40 Adam Christina
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
41 Richard Allison
42 Patrick Abigail
43 Charles Sara
44 Sean Shelby
45 Jason Heather
46 Cameron Haley
47 Jeremy Maria
48 Mark Kaitlyn
49 Stephen Laura
50 Jesse Erin
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
51 Juan Andrea
52 Alex Natalie
53 Travis Jordan
54 Jeffrey Brooke
55 Ethan Julia
56 Caleb Emma
57 Luis Vanessa
58 Jared Erica
59 Logan Sydney
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
60 Hunter Kelly
61 Trevor Kristen
62 Bryan Katelyn
63 Evan Marissa
64 Paul Amy
65 Taylor Crystal
66 Kenneth Paige
67 Connor Cassandra
68 Dustin Gabrielle
69 Noah Katie
70 Carlos Caitlin
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
71 Devin Lindsey
72 Gabriel Destiny
73 Ian Kathryn
74 Nathaniel Jacqueline
75 Gregory Shannon
76 Derek Jenna
77 Corey Angela
78 Jesus Savannah
79 Scott Mariah
80 Bradley Alexandria
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
81 Dakota Sierra
82 Antonio Alicia
83 Marcus Briana
84 Blake Miranda
85 Garrett Jamie
86 Edward Catherine
87 Luke Brittney
88 Shawn Breanna
89 Peter Grace
90 Seth Monica
Rank Boy Names Girl Names
91 Mitchell Sabrina
92 Adrian Madeline
93 Victor Caroline
94 Miguel Molly
95 Shane Erika
96 Chase Mackenzie
97 Isaac Leah
98 Spencer Diana
99 Lucas Whitney
100 Jack Cheyenne

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      Maria, Danny and Courtney — would you give you bub a name that was a big hit in the ’90s?

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      | 11 September 2020

      Netflix is currently awash with brilliant ’90s comedies – with The Fresh Prince, Absolutely Fabulous, Friends and The League of Gentlemen all streaming. While at the same time, the high street is flooded with ’90s style slip dresses, mules, scrunchies and denim jackets, so it makes perfect sense that it’s that decade which is currently influencing parents-to-be.

      According to the pregnancy and parenting website Baby Centre, names that were ubiquitous in the decade that gave us both grunge and Tamagotchi are due a comeback, as new parents are feeling nostalgic for the nineties.

      Topping the list of girl’s names is Maria – almost definitely inspired by Blondie’s song of the same name which was released at the tail-end of the decade in 1999.

      Next up is Courtney, in honour, we assume, of either Cox or Love, depending on whether the parent in question is either a Friends or a Hole fan. At third place is Helen, which given that the world’s highest grossing weather-based-film and huge box-office smash-hit Twister was released in 1996, it’s more than likely that Helen Hunt in the inspiration behind that one.

      After Maria, the name Courtney comes in second mostly likely because of Courteney Cox’s role in classic sitcom Friends.

      Meanwhile for baby boys, the most popular name is reported to be Bradley – could be inspired by Fight Club star Pitt? At second place is Daniel, which we can only assume is because millennial parents are still kind of into singer Natasha Bedingfield’s big brother. Next up is Ryan, which might be popular due to the fact that Ryan Reynolds – of being Blake Lively’s husband and you know, acting fame – guest-starred in everyone’s favourite 90s TV programme, Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

      While hanging out at number 19 is Ross, another Friends reference, as new parents name their babies after television’s hottest paleontologist with anger management issues, Ross Geller.

      Bradley tops the list of nineties boys’ names possibly thanks to Brad Pitt who starred in ’90s hit Fight Club.

      The Top 20 90s Girl’s Names

      1. Maria
      2. Courtney
      3. Helen
      4. Heather
      5. Bethan
      6. Lydia
      7. Kimberley
      8. Naomi
      9. Abbie
      10. Harriet
      11. Amber
      12. Molly
      13. Jennifer
      14. Stephanie
      15. Abigail
      16. Sophie
      17. Jessica
      18. Daneille
      19. Georgia
      20. Natalie

      The Top 20 90s Boy’s Names

      1. Bradley
      2. Daniel
      3. Ryan
      4. Christopher
      5. Lewis
      6. Nathan
      7. Connor
      8. Scott
      9. Nicholas
      10. Peter
      11. Cameron
      12. Mitchell
      13. Timothy
      14. Toby
      15. Danny
      16. Christian
      17. Stuart
      18. Simon
      19. Ross
      20. Paul

      This article first appeared on Grazia UK.

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      ’90s Baby Names | POPSUGAR Family

      Source: Warner Bros.

      If you’re still secretly obsessed with all things ’90s, then you may want to consider naming your child after a teenage heartthrob (Leonardo DiCaprio) or after a character from your favorite ’90s sitcom. With so many options out there, we rounded up the most well-known names from different categories. These names are just as memorable today as they were two decades ago. And if you need even more reasons to love the 1990s, we’ve found 375 of them.

      Movies

      Source: Paramount Pictures

      Girl Names

      • Rose (Titanic)
      • Cher (Clueless)
      • Matilda (Matilda)
      • Kathryn (Cruel Intentions)
      • Kat (10 Things I Hate About You)
      • Judy (Jumanji)
      • Louise (Thelma & Louise)

      Boy Names

      • Jack (Titanic)
      • Forrest (Forrest Gump)
      • Will (Good Will Hunting)
      • Kevin (Home Alone)
      • Patrick (10 Things I Hate About You)
      • Daniel (Mrs. Doubtfire)
      • Zack (She’s All That)

      Disney Throwbacks

      Source: Disney

      Girl Names

      • Hallie (The Parent Trap)
      • Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
      • Brenda (Inspector Gadget)
      • Mulan (Mulan)
      • Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
      • Jane (Tarzan)
      • Jasmine (Aladdin)

      Boy Names

      • Hercules (Hercules)
      • Wayne (Honey, I Blew Up the Kid)
      • John (Pocahontas)
      • Simba (The Lion King)
      • Andy (Toy Story)
      • Gordon (The Mighty Ducks)
      • Philip (Flubber)

      TV Shows

      Source: ABC

      Girl Names

      • Rachel (Friends)
      • Michelle (Full House)
      • Tia (Sister, Sister)
      • Kelly (90210)
      • Carrie (Sex and the City)
      • Artemis (Sailor Moon)
      • Grace (Will and Grace)

      Boy Names

      • Zachary (Saved by the Bell)
      • Dawson (Dawson’s Creek)
      • Noel (Felicity)
      • Arthur (Arthur)
      • Steven (Family Matters)
      • Brandon (90210)
      • Dan (Roseanne)

      Music

      Source: Getty / THOMAS COEX/AFP

      Girl Names

      • Britney (Britney Spears)
      • Mariah (Mariah Carey)
      • Christina (Christina Aguilera)
      • Victoria (Spice Girls)
      • Sheryl (Sheryl Crow)
      • Gwen (Gwen Stefani)
      • Janet (Janet Jackson)

      Boy Names

      • Justin (*NSYNC)
      • Nick (Backstreet Boys)
      • Billy (Billy Joel)
      • Michael (Michael Jackson)
      • Paul (Paul McCartney)
      • Lionel (Lionel Richie)
      • Drew (98 Degrees)

      Celebrities

      Source: Warner Bros.

      Girl Names

      • Ashley (Ashley Olsen)
      • Julia (Julia Roberts)
      • Cameron (Cameron Diaz)
      • Katie (Katie Holmes)
      • Jodie (Jodie Foster)
      • Alicia (Alicia Silverstone)
      • Claire (Claire Danes)

      Boy Names

      • Joshua (Joshua Jackson)
      • Mark (Mark-Paul Gosselaar)
      • Freddie (Freddie Prinze Jr.)
      • Johnny (Johnny Depp)
      • Brad (Brad Pitt)
      • Will (Will Smith)
      • James (James Van Der Beek)

      Books

      Girl Names

      • Violet (The Boxcar Children)
      • Kristy (The Baby-Sitters Club)
      • Judy (Judy Blume)
      • Ramona (Beverly Cleary)
      • Nancy (Nancy Drew)

      Boy Names

      • Harry (Harry Potter series)
      • Gabriel (The Giver)
      • David (No, David!)
      • Max (Where the Wild Things Are)
      • Stanley (Holes)

      Sports

      Source: Getty / VINCENT LAFORET/AFP

      Girl Names

      • Mia (Mia Hamm)
      • Michelle (Michelle Kwan)
      • Lisa (Lisa Leslie)
      • Dara (Dara Torres)
      • Jenny (Jenny Thompson)
      • Steffi (Steffi Graf)
      • Annika (Annika Sorenstam)

      Boy Names

      • Michael (Michael Jordan)
      • Jerry (Jerry Rice)
      • Derek (Derek Jeter)
      • Andre (Andre Agassi)
      • Gary (Gary Payton)
      • John (John Starks)
      • Brett (Brett Favre)

      The Most Popular Baby Names by Decade | Local News

      Trends constantly go in and out of style, and names are no exception. Thanks to popular culture, a name can be an indicator of the era a person was born — arguably now more so than ever. Of course, many classic names stand the test of time, so it’s up to you whether you want a timeless or more current option for your baby.

      The genealogy experts at MooseRoots used data from the Social Security Administration to find the five most popular boys’ and girls’ names per decade from the 2000’s all the way back to the 1880’s. You can use this data to choose a name for your little one that will never go out of style.

      The list is filled with classic favorites that have spanned generations, allowing you to see how much the times have changed — and in many cases the degree to which things have stayed very much the same. Enjoy a little history lesson by browsing the top names by decade to see if any sound right for the new addition to your family.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 2000s

      Most Popular Names: Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Daniel

      Jacob — meaning ‘supplanter’ — was the most popular male name from 2000 to 2009. In total, the top five baby boy names during this time period were Jacob (12,877 per million), Michael (11,782 per million), Joshua (10,907 per million), Matthew (10,419 per million) and Daniel (9,579 per million).

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 2000s

      Most Popular Names:Most Popular Names: Emily, Madison, Emma, Olivia, Hannah

      Emily — a medieval form of the Latin name Aemilia — was the most popular female name from 2000 to 2009. In total, the top five baby girl names during this decade were Emily (11,016 per million), Madison (9,512 per million), Emma (8,925 per million), Olivia (7,683 per million) and Hannah (7,666 per million).

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1990s

      Most Popular Names: Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, Jacob

      Michael — a common biblical name meaning ‘who is like God?’ in Hebrew — was the most popular male name from 1990 to 1999. In total, the top five baby boy names during this span were Michael (22,501 per million), Christopher (17,531 per million), Matthew (17,113 per million), Joshua (16,018 per million) and Jacob (14,517 per million).

      Michael went on to become one of the five most popular boys’ names in the 2000s, but the frequency was less than half of what it was in the 1990s.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1990s

      Most Popular Names: Jessica, Ashley, Emily, Sarah, Samantha

      Jessica — believed to be derived from a biblical name that in appeared in the translations available during Shakespeare’s day, as Jesca — was the most popular female name from 1990 to 1999. In total, the top five baby girl names during this era were Jessica (15,431 per million), Ashley (15,366 per million), Emily (12,078 per million), Sarah (11,417 per million) and Samantha (11,405 per million).

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1980s

      Most Popular Names: Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, David

      Michael was again the most popular male name from 1980 to 1989. In total, the top five baby boy names during this span were Michael (34,506 per million), Christopher (28,850 per million), Matthew (23,863 per million), Joshua (20,621 per million) and David (19,948 per million).

      If this list sounds familiar, it’s because the top four names went on to hold the exact same rankings in the 1990s, but each with fewer instances.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1980s

      Most Popular Names: Jessica, Jennifer, Amanda, Ashley, Sarah

      Jessica was also the most popular female name from 1980 to 1989. In total, the top five baby girl names during this period were Jessica (25,443 per million), Jennifer (23,893 per million), Amanda (20,037 per million), Ashley (19,086 per million) and Sarah (14,771 per million).

      In addition to Jessica, Sarah also went on to become one of the five most popular names for baby girls in the 1990s.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1970s

      Most Popular Names: Michael, Christopher, Jason, David, James

      Michael was yet again the most popular male name from 1970 to 1979. In total, the top five baby boy names during these years were Michael (41,361 per million), Christopher (27,800 per million), Jason (27,056 per million), David (26,064 per million) and James (26,005 per million).

      The 1970s marked the beginning of a three decade period where Michael and Christopher held the top two spots on the list.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1970s

      Most Popular Names: Jennifer, Amy, Melissa, Michelle, Kimberly

      Jennifer — a Cornish form of the name of King Arthur’s unfaithful wife Guinevere — was the most popular female name from 1970 to 1979. In total, the top five baby girl names during this decade were Jennifer (35,343 per million), Amy (16,342 per million), Melissa (15,387 per million), Michelle (15,136 per million) and Kimberly (13,919 per million).

      Popular male names had a much frequency during the 1970s and most decades, meaning parents tended to get a little more creative when naming their daughters than their sons.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1960s

      Most Popular Names: Michael, David, John, James, Robert

      Michael topped the charts as the most popular male name from 1960 to 1969, which would be the first of its four decade reign. In total, the top five baby boy names during these years were Michael (42,481 per million), David (37,424 per million), John (36,376 per million), James (34,917 per million) and Robert (33,183 per million).

      It’s interesting that Michael was the most popular boys’ name for 40 years, but the difference frequency between its first and last time topping the charts was nearly 20,000.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1960s

      Most Popular Names: Lisa, Mary, Susan, Karen, Kimberly

      Lisa — meaning devoted to God — was the most popular female name from 1960 to 1969. In total, the top five baby girl names during this span were Lisa (26,296 per million), Mary (18,795 per million), Susan (15,221 per million), Karen (15,135 per million) and Kimberly (13,709 per million).

      Kimberly actually held the No. 5 spot in both the 1960s and the 1970s, with a difference in frequency of roughly 200.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1950s

      Most Popular Names: James, Michael, Robert, John, David

      James — a biblical name — was the most popular male name from 1950 to 1959. In total, the top five baby boy names during these years were James (41,113 per million), Michael (40,808 per million), Robert (40,462 per million), John (38,878 per million) and David (37,515 per million).

      Look closely and you’ll notice the top five boys’ names from the 1960s are the exact same as the 1950s, just in a different order.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1950s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Linda, Patricia, Susan, Deborah

      Mary — meaning drop of the sea — was the most common female name from 1950 to 1959. In total, the top five baby girl names during these years were Mary (31,701 per million), Linda (28,595 per million), Patricia (23,291 per million), Susan (22,182 per million) and Deborah (21,817 per million).

      It’s interesting that Susan ranked one spot higher in the 1960s, despite a frequency difference of nearly 7,000.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1940s

      Most Popular Names: James, Robert, John, William, Richard

      James — a biblical name meaning that supplants, undermines, the heel — was again the most popular male name from 1940 to 1949. In total, the top five baby boy names during this era were James (52,501 per million), Robert (50,016 per million), John (46,949 per million), William (36,711 per million) and Richard (31,500 per million).

      While parents opted for James more than any other name for their sons in the 1940s and 1950s, the frequency changed by more than 11,000 from the former to the latter decade.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1940s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Linda, Barbara, Patricia, Carol

      Mary was again the most common female name from 1940 to 1949. In total, the top five baby girl names during these years were Mary (42,971 per million), Linda (35,694 per million), Barbara (28,551 per million), Patricia (27,622 per million) and Carol (19,626 per million).

      In the 1950s, Mary and Linda remained in the same spots, but Patricia moved up to third place, despite the name’s frequency dropping by more than 4,000.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1930s

      Most Popular Names: Robert, James, John, William, Richard

      Robert — meaning bright, fame, famous — was again the most popular name for males born from 1930 to 1939. In total, the top five baby boy names during this period were Robert (54,437 per million), James (50,444 per million), John (44,959 per million), William (38,396 per million) and Richard (30,451 per million).

      These names remained in the exact same rank in the 1940s, with the exception of James and Robert trading places.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1930s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Betty, Barbara, Shirley, Patricia

      Mary was once again the most common female name for baby girls born from 1930 to 1939. In total, the top five baby girl names during this decade were Mary (51,869 per million), Betty (27,193 per million), Barbara (26,834 per million), Shirley (20,765 per million) and Patricia (19,969 per million).

      The frequency difference between Mary and Betty is nearly 25,000, revealing the overwhelmingly popularity of longtime chart topper.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1920s

      Most Popular Names: Robert, John, James, William, Charles

      Robert was yet again the most popular name for males born from 1920 to 1929. In total, the top five baby boy names during this decade were Robert (50,678 per million), John (49,597 per million), James (45,311 per million), William (45,054 per million) and Charles (26,205 per million).

      Charles is the only name on the list that didn’t go on to become one of the five most common boys’ names in the 1930s.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1920s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Dorothy, Helen, Betty, Margaret

      Mary remained the most prevalent name given to baby girls born from 1920 to 1929. In total, the top five baby girl names during this time span were Mary (56,584 per million), Dorothy (29,743 per million), Helen (23,416 per million), Betty (22,826 per million) and Margaret (19,755 per million).

      Despite Mary dominating the list for decades, it’s worth noting that girls’ names had much more variety than boys’.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1910s

      Most Popular Names: John, William, James, Robert, Joseph

      John — meaning the grace or mercy of the Lord — was the most popular name for baby boys born from 1910 to 1919. In total, the top five baby boy names during this period were John (54,159 per million), William (43,610 per million), James (39,588 per million), Robert (34,423 per million) and Joseph (20,409 per million).

      For a period of five straight decades, James held the third place spot on the list, spanning from the 1880s through the 1920s.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1910s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Helen, Dorothy, Margaret, Ruth

      Mary continued on as the most prevalent name for baby girls born from 1910 to 1919. In total, the top five baby girl names during this era were Mary (56,246 per million), Helen (29,161 per million), Dorothy (24,381 per million), Margaret (22,237 per million) and Ruth (20,409 per million). It’s interesting to note that while most of the names on the list were either added or changed position from the 1910s to the 1920s, frequency for each rank remained relatively similar.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1900s

      Most Popular Names: John, William, James, George, Charles

      John was again the most popular name for male infants born from 1900 to 1909. In total, the top five baby boy names during this period were John (57,644 per million), William (47,238 per million), James (42,365 per million), George (29,365 per million) and Charles (24,659 per million).

      John, William and James held the top three spots from the 1880s through the 1910s.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1900s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, Ruth

      Mary was yet again the most common female name from 1900 to 1909. In total, the top five baby girl names during this span were Mary (51,993 per million), Helen (22,351 per million), Margaret (18,647 per million), Anna (17,679 per million) and Ruth (16,421 per million).

      In the 1910s, Margaret dropped from the third to the forth position, despite a 3,590 gain in frequency.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1890s

      Most Popular Names: John, William, James, George, Charles

      John was once again the most popular name for male infants born from 1900 to 1909. In total, the top five baby boy names during this period were John (65,513 per million), William (58,672 per million), James (41,194 per million), George (35,212 per million) and Charles (29,925 per million).

      All five names went on to hold the same rank during the 1910s, but all except James experienced a drop in frequency.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1890s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Anna, Margaret, Helen, Elizabeth

      Mary continued on as the most common name for baby girls born from 1890 to 1899. In total, the top five baby girl names during this span were Mary (55,723 per million), Anna (23,482 per million), Margaret (16,121 per million), Helen (16,063 per million) and Elizabeth (14,396 per million).

      Elizabeth is the only name on the list that didn’t continue to rank in the top five during the 1900s.

      Top Baby Boy Names of the 1880s

      Most Popular Names: John, William, James, George, Charles

      John topped the list of the most popular baby boy names for four straight decades, including 1880 to 1889. In total, the top five baby boy names during this period were John (76,412 per million), William (72,105 per million), James (45,921 per million), George (40,479 per million) and Charles (39,634 per million).

      These five names held the same positions in the 1890s and the 1990s, but they had the highest frequency during the 1880s.

      Top Baby Girl Names of the 1880s

      Most Popular Names: Mary, Anna, Emma, Elizabeth, Margaret

      Mary began its eight decade span as the most popular name for baby girls during the period of 1880 to 1889. In total, the top five baby girl names during this era were Mary (65,497 per million), Anna (27,264 per million), Emma (18,151 per million), Elizabeth (17,867 per million) and Margaret (15,576 per million).

      Emma held the third place spot in both the 1880s and the 2000s, but the frequency was more than 9,000 higher the first time.

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      1 — 34

      35 — 67

      68 — 100

      Rank

      Name

      Frequency

      Rank

      Name

      Frequency

      Rank

      Name

      Frequency

      1. Jacob 13,266

      		35. Steven 3,273

      		68. Jesse 1,729
      2. Michael 12,345

      		36. Samuel 2,896

      		69. Kenneth 1,716
      3. Tyler 10,047

      		37. Cameron 2,822

      		70. Nathaniel 1,673
      4. Joshua 9,699

      		38. Timothy 2,822

      		71. Derek 1,650
      5. Matthew 9,484

      		39. Travis 2,661

      		72. Paul 1,635
      6. Nicholas 9,387

      		40. Brian 2,652

      		73. Blake 1,539
      7. Andrew 8,588

      		41. Trevor 2,632

      		74. Luke 1,516
      8. Brandon 8,442

      		42. Christian 2,571

      		75. Lucas 1,509
      9. Zachary 8,066

      		43. Noah 2,521

      		76. Shane 1,482
      10. Christopher 7,921

      		44. Jason 2,486

      		77. Chase 1,461
      11. Austin 7,775

      		45. Evan 2,382

      		78. Garrett 1,449
      12. Joseph 7,686

      		46. Charles 2,378

      		79. Spencer 1,444
      13. Ryan 7,412

      		47. Logan 2,376

      		80. Corey 1,431
      14. Kyle 7,380

      		48. Sean 2,370

      		81. Jack 1,424
      15. Justin 6,336

      		49. Devin 2,329

      		82. Dustin 1,421
      16. Alexander 6,286

      		50. Mitchell 2,323

      		83. Antonio 1,403
      17. James 6,152

      		51. Caleb 2,310

      		84. Brett 1,347
      18. Daniel 6,119

      		52. Alex 2,300

      		85. Marcus 1,335
      19. David 6,088

      		53. Patrick 2,237

      		86. Gregory 1,316
      20. Anthony 6,039

      		54. Jared 2,208

      		87. Seth 1,244
      21. Robert 5,540

      		55. Hunter 2,196

      		88. Taylor 1,230
      22. John 5,242

      		56. Bradley 2,166

      		89. Gabriel 1,213
      23. Cody 4,711

      		57. Connor 2,142

      		90. Devon 1,198
      24. Jordan 4,624

      		58. Mark 2,020

      		91. Collin 1,187
      25. William 4,351

      		59. Jeremy 1,973

      		92. Alec 1,185
      26. Nathan 4,311

      		60. Brendan 1,964

      		93. Shawn 1,137
      27. Aaron 4,246

      		61. Richard 1,957

      		94. Bryan 1,094
      28. Benjamin 4,099

      		62. Ethan 1,913

      		95. Dominic 1,092
      29. Thomas 3,967

      		63. Jeffrey 1,784

      		96. Chad 1,091
      30. Adam 3,860

      		64. Stephen 1,764

      		97. Grant 1,054
      31. Eric 3,803

      		65. Scott 1,763

      		98. Jonathon 1,047
      32. Kevin 3,694

      		66. Ian 1,743

      		99. Colin 1,035
      33. Dylan 3,493

      		67. Dakota 1,730

      		100. Jalen 1,028
      34. Jonathan 3,363







      Note: The frequency is calculated by counting the
      unique spelling of the name.   For example, in order to determine the frequency of the
      name «Glenn», babies named «Glen» would not be considered, even though
      the two names sound alike and would have a higher rank if both were counted as one.
      Source: 1990-1999 Michigan Resident Birth File. 

      Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

      March 7, 2022

      30 popular baby names from the 90s that are used now / Girl Talk

      For those who grew up in the 90s, we are all too familiar with the names that were very popular back then. For the most part, there were at least 3 Matthews, 2 Ashleys, and maybe a few Jessicas in our classes. Everyone knew a bunch of Ryan, Brian and Christopher too. These names were such a big part of the 90s scene and we are still reaping the consequences of these overused and overused names! While these fin de siècle names are by no means terrible, they have definitely had their fair share of representation over the years.

      Lately we’ve been seeing a trend towards original and unusual names taking precedence, although we can’t shake the popularity of the classic tried and true names from the 90’s. As our generation gets older, we see less and less of these common 90s names, but of course they still exist! Over the next decade or so, we’ll probably see fewer and fewer of these names, but right now it looks like they’re here to stay!

      Fine but oversaturated, we’ve compiled a list of the most used names that were popular in the 90s and still pop up to haunt us! Here are 30 popular baby names from the 90s that are overused now

      30 JESSICA: was the most popular girl in the 90s

      Jessica came as one of the most popular and popular girl names in the 90s in the United States. Shortened to Jess or Jessie, this name was a staple of 90-s. In fact, the name’s popularity began earlier. From 1981 to 1997, this name became the first or second most popular given name. It didn’t even hit the top 20 in America in 2004, but hit No. 1 in the UK in 2005. The American name comes from the biblical Jeska, daughter of Haran, who first appeared in the Book of Genesis. The title in its current format first debuted in Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice , written in 1596.

      29 SARA: Means «Princess»

      Sarah is a very common name for Jewish girls. In the United States, the name Sarah, which means «princess», appeared in the list of the 10 most popular girl names in 1978-2002, where she was ranked 3rd in 1993. Due to the glut of this name in the 2000s, although it is still in the top 100 list! In 2017, she was ranked 62nd in popularity rankings. Celebrities with this name include actresses Sarah Michelle Gellar and Sarah Jessica Parker.

      28 ASHLEY: this is a unisex name, but mostly used for girls

      Ashley is a unisex name, although the prevalence among little girls is significant. It is of Old English origin meaning «ash meadow». This name was originally used as a family name in England. In 1992, it was the most popular name for girls in the United States, but has since dropped to 101. Many Ashleys were born in the 80s and 90s, and some of the most famous include actress Ashley Judd, actress Ashley Greene, and actress Ashley Tisdale.

      27 Kate: can be short for Katherine

      Kate, which is often a shortened version of Katherine or Katherine, was an extremely popular name for girls born in the 90s. The name is of Latin origin and means «pure» or «pure». Although it is now at No. 275 on the popularity charts, different versions of the title were more popular in the 90s. Kate, Katie, Caitlin and Katherine were in the top 100 for a legendary decade. Kate was and still is an extremely popular name for girls in Ireland.

      26 Jennifer: Who doesn’t know at least 5?

      The name Jennifer is much rarer than in the 1990s; he currently ranks #310 on the list of the most popular girl names, while in the 90s he was constantly in the top 20 list, with a decade average of #16. This Cornish name has Welsh roots and means «white shadow or «white wave». It comes from the more old-fashioned name Guinevere. Although tons were born in America in the 90s (roughly 150,000, roughly!), the 70s were truly a decade for Jennifer. About 800,000 girls got this name at 1970-1979!

      25 EMILY: very popular, despite being an «enemy»

      Emily was the 3rd hottest girl in the US in the 90s. Unlike some names from the 90s that seem to have faded over time, Emily remains hugely popular. Despite its meaning, which is essentially «enemy» or «rival», this name is still at number 12 on the popularity charts, although the more popular variant of Emma sounds like the first name. Emily Dickinson and Emile Brontë are two very famous historical women who shared this classic name.

      24 BRITAIN: Spears is one of the 90s!

      Not many girls call Brittany these days. In fact, he is at the tail end of the Top 1000 list and is #712. This was not the case in the 90s when Brittany was born. It was so common that it was #7 in the United States. The name has numerous origins, including English, French and Celtic. It can mean «from the British» or «from Brittany». Variety superstar Brittany Spears is one of the most famous celebrities of that name, as well as actress Brittany Snow and the late Brittany Murphy.

      23 AMANDA: This popular name means «lovable»

      The name Amanda is of Latin origin and means «lovable» or «loving». With such a beautiful meaning, it’s no wonder it was such a hit in the 90s! Ranked as the 6th most popular girl in that decade, she has since dropped to 334 on the list! Amanda resembles the pretty, popular girl from American teen novels and TV movies. Some of Amanda’s most famous are actress Amanda Seyfried, Amanda Bynes, and Mandy Moore (yes, she’s originally Amanda!).

      22 SAMANTA: 5th most popular name in the 90s

      Samantha was the 5th most popular name in the 90s in the United States, and this statistic is no surprise! The name, which is a variant of the boy’s name Samuel, means «listener of God. » This name also has pop culture meanings in America; in the 1960s, she became known as a popular baby name thanks to the popular TV show Bewitched, whose main character was named Samantha. It has lost some of its appeal but is still in the top 50 list at #44..

      21 MEGHAN: likely to return this season due to the royal wedding

      Meghan may be the name of the newest addition to the royal family, but the name is not as popular as it was in the 90s. Megan, and its alternate spelling, Megan, is of Welsh origin and means «pearl». It was the 10th most popular girl name in America in the 90s, and now doesn’t even make the top 1000 list, hitting the shocking #1220 line. Recorded by Megan, he’s a little more popular, and is still at #499 this year..

      20 LAUREN: a popular choice with Latin roots

      Newborn girls are named Lauren, meaning «laurel bay», derived from the more common name Laura. The name has English roots and was very popular in the 90s when it took 13th place in the list of the most popular. It’s not as widely used these days, although it still ranks in the Top 200, peaking at number 14 on the charts. Lauren Bacall made the name popular in 1944 and was in the top 25 from the early 80s until 2005..

      19 ELIZABETH: Classic and royal: there’s a whole lotta Liz

      Elizabeth is one of the most classic names for girls and she’s fit for a queen! It comes from a Greek and Hebrew origin meaning «oath». Historically and religiously significant, Elizabeth appears in the Old Testament as Elisebia, Aaron’s wife. In the New Testament, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. In the 90s, she was the eighth most popular girl among girls and is still quite popular. She ranked 27th in 2018. Queen Elizabeth and Elizabeth Taylor are two iconic women with this name..

      18 STEPHANIE: popular in many countries

      Stephanie is the name of a girl of Greek origin who is the female version of Steven. It means «garland» or «crown» and is popular in many countries around the world. Others include Stephanie in France, USA, Canada and Spain. It was the 14th most popular name for a girl in the 90s, and for three decades starting in the 70s, she was ranked 20th. By 2017, it had plummeted to #287 but is still a popular choice in many countries..

      17 COURTNEY: less popular in this generation

      The name Courtney got a big name in the 90s, but it’s much less prominent this century. The name originated in France around the 11th century and was often used as a boy’s name when introduced to English in the 17th century. In French, this name means «from the court» or «short nose». Perhaps many of the parents who named their children that in the 90s did not know about the origin! It ranked 22nd in popularity in the period of 1990-1999

      16 ALYSSA: means «Joy»

      Alyssa is a girl’s name of English origin, which means «joy» or «nobility». It is a variant of Alicia or Alice and was the 21st most popular girl name in the 90s, peaking in 1998 and 1999 when it was the 11th most popular girl name. The roots of the name can also be linked to the flower alyssum, which was historically considered to have healing properties in Europe. Less popular but still common, Alyssa is now ranked #133 in the United States.

      15 MATTHEW: a popular biblical name

      Matthew was the third most popular name for a boy in the United States of America and has biblical roots. The name means «gift of God» and comes from the Greek form of Matthew. Matthew was one of the apostles, and in Hebrew he was called Matatia. Some notable celebrities with this classic name include Matthew Broderick, Matthew Perry and Matthew McConaughey. The name is still very popular in America, France, Canada, New Zealand and the UK..

      14 JOSHUA: An American Classic

      Joshua is a boy’s name that became slightly less popular than Matthew in the 90s and reached an average #4 spot within a decade. Joshua also has biblical roots and is considered an alternative to the then popular name Joshua (which is much less commonly used in the Americas, but still very common in Latin America). The meaning of the name is «Jehovah is salvation» and it is very common among Jewish families. It is still very common in America, resting at #35 on the boys popularity chart.

      13 Michael: The most popular boy name of the 90s

      The most popular boy name of the 90s, Michael, is another Hebrew name meaning «who is like God.» In the Bible, Michael is the archangel who is closest to God, who is responsible for doing the will of God. This definitely explains why this was such a common choice for parents! Not only was it the most popular choice during that decade, it was actually the most used boys name throughout the entire 20th century. It’s pretty impressive!

      12 Daniel: a Hebrew name that is still common

      Daniel is another biblical name that was widely popular in the 90’s and ranked 8th in popularity among boys. The meaning of this name is «God is my judge». Daniel was a prophet in the Bible and the Book of Daniel is about his trials and tribulations. He famously survived his death sentence in the lions’ den, giving the name an element of heroism and hope. Famous people with that name include writer Daniel Defoe, actor Danny DeVito and Daniel Day-Lewis.

      11 CHRISTOPHER: second most popular baby name in the 90s

      Christopher was the second most popular baby name in the 90s and remains the top choice for parents in America. The name is of Greek origin and means «bearer of Christ.» Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travelers. In the 1940s, the popularity of Winnie the Pooh brought the name back to life. Pooh’s assistant, Christopher Robin, is a little boy who seems to be the bear’s best friend and confidant. It has never lost its appeal and is currently listed as #38 on the most used boy names list.

      10 JUSTIN: Meaning «Righteous»

      Justin is the English version of the Latin name Justinus, which comes from Justus. Several 2nd and 3rd century saints have been named Justin, as well as some early Roman emperors. Saint Justin was responsible for writing the moral code that was the foundation of the Christian religion. The meaning of the name is «simple» or «righteous». Singer Justin Timberlake is one of the most popular Justin of our generation, although he is among many. The name currently ranks #126 on the list of most popular baby boy names.

      9 ADAM: Original Human?

      Who could forget the story of Adam and Eve? This biblical name pays homage to the original person in the Christian version of the creation story and was the 40th most used name for a boy in the 90s. Although it has dropped significantly since then, it is still ranked 77th. This Hebrew name means «son of the red earth.» It was not a popular choice in the early 20th century, but it made a comeback in the 1960s as a cowboy name.

      8 BRIAN: means «noble»

      Brian, also known as Brian, is of Celtic origin and means «high» or «noble». Originally used as a surname, Brian gained popularity in Ireland, Scotland and later in America. It ranked 36th in the 90s and has dropped down the list to 210th as of the end of 2017. Notable celebrities with this name include Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams, actor Bryan Cranston, and professional hockey player Bryan Trottier. This name is not only popular in the United States, but also found in France and Malaysia!

      7 Nicholas: 6th most popular boy name in the 90s

      Nicholas, or alternative spelling of Nicholas, was the 6th most popular boy name in the 90s. He comes from the Greek name Nikolaus and is famous for the classic tale of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, also known as Santa Claus. 1997 had the highest number of boys named Nikolai since the previous all-time high in 1880. Greek meaning means «people of victory». For those who love religious names, Nicholas also appeared in the New Testament.

      6 Stephen: meaning «The Crown»

      Stephen, or his alternate spelling «Stephen», was named the thirty-fifth most used boy name in the 90s. It is of English and Greek origin and means «crown» or «garland». In the Bible, Stephen was one of the first Christian martyrs. It was widely used until the 18th century when it suddenly fell in popularity. The awakening in the second half of the 20th century is responsible for many of the Stevens we encounter! Notable people with this name include physicist Stephen Hawking, novelist Stephen King, and director Steven Spielberg.

      5 ANDREW. A lot of Drew left over from the 90s

      Andrew, who can be called «Andy» or «Drew», was a popular choice for parents of boys in the United States in the 90s. Ranked 7th on the list of most commonly used names, approximately 275,000 children were named in the last decade of the 20th century. The name is of Greek origin and means «strong man» or «courageous». Andrew also appears in the Bible as one of the twelve apostles. He is the patron saint in Scotland, Russia and Greece. The name is still quite popular, appearing at #40 in 2018.

      4 DAVID: name of the king

      David was the 12th most popular boy in the 90s and is of Jewish descent. David’s meaning is «beloved», and for good reason! David was one of the most exceptional characters in the Bible and a man who wore many hats. He was a poet, a shepherd, a soldier, a prophet and a king! No wonder so many parents choose to name their sons after this extremely talented character! In the United Kingdom, David is patron in Wales and Scotland. Famous David — David Bowie, David Letterman and David Beckham.

      3 Ryan: Gosling is one of the 90s!

      Ryan was a big name in the 90’s and his name went off the charts a bit. Listed as the 14th most common name for a boy, it has since dropped out of the Top 50. The name, which has Gaelic roots, means «king» or «water». Although it is mainly used as a name for boys, there have been quite a few girls with this name in recent years. Actor Ryan Phillippe and actor Ryan O’Neal are two people who have made this name a classic in entertainment.

      2 JOHN: a biblical classic that never gets old… or does it?

      John is one of the most common names in the world and has consistently been on the list of the most popular boy names for many centuries. In the 90s, John was #15 on the list of the most popular boy names in America. This is another name with Hebrew roots, which also has a biblical meaning. The meaning of the name is «God is merciful.» In the Bible, John the Baptist was a key player and one of the twelve apostles whom God especially adored. It’s still really popular, coming in at #27.

      1 Anthony: Tons of Tony

      Anthony, often referred to as Tony as a pseudonym, is a classic boy name that became the nineteenth most popular given name in the 90s. Anthony is of Roman origin and was often used as a family name before it became widely popular as a given name. The name means «priceless» or «unique» and has been historically popular since the Middle Ages. It is popular in America, Europe and Australia. it hasn’t fallen off the charts much and has been at #40 since 2017.

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      In the topic of «revolutionary» or «red» names, there was a bust….

      Russian journalists have paid so much attention to these names in recent years that readers have the impression that they were widespread and widespread in the past. Meanwhile, the frequency of such names, even in the years of the «heyday» of this innovation, was very insignificant.

      We, having checked the statistics of the registry office, discovered an amazing fact: many popular names in the 90s have become almost unclaimed now.

      In 2014 and 2015, Alexander, Maxim, Artem, Mikhail, Daniil and Ivan became the most popular names for boys, and Sofia (Sofya), Maria, Anna, Anastasia and Victoria among girls. Also, such old-fashioned names as Timofey and Matvey, Yaroslav and Fedor, Mark and Leo, as well as Arina and Veronika, Eva and Vasilisa, Taisiya and Varvara have come into fashion.

      We, wondering where the Anton and Denis, Natalya and Svetlana, familiar to us since the late 80s, have gone, compiled a list of ordinary Russian names that are unpopular in our time. Do you want to surprise your family and friends? Choose a name for your son or daughter from our rating.

      Anton

      According to one version, the name is derived from the Greek Anthony and means «entering the battle.» Agree, it sounds nice? I wonder why now Antoshka is not found in the sandbox during the day with fire?

      Denis

      According to some sources, the name came from the ancient Greek Dionysius (that was the name of the god of winemaking and fertility). So, now parents often call their sons Dionysius than Denis. Unbelievable, but it is a fact.

      Evgeny and Evgeniya

      Translated from Greek means «noble» and «noble». Previously, the male version of the name was on the 8th line in popularity, and the female version was on the 17th. Since then, everything has changed: now few people call children that.

      Ekaterina

      From Greek it translates as «pure, immaculate.» In the early 90s, the name occupied the second line of the most popular names after Anastasia. In our time, Ekaterina is still a success, but she is only on the 12th line.

      Elena

      It means «chosen», «light». Previously ranked eighth in popularity, now it is not even in the top thirty. Apparently, this is also due to the fact that the name was distributed not only in 90s, but also in the 80s and 70s. In general, there were too many Helen.

      Igor

      It has Scandinavian roots and means «warlike». In the early 90s, there were not very many Igors, but still there were. But now almost no one calls their sons that way.

      Irina

      Translated from ancient Greek means «peace, tranquility.» In the 90s, the name was on the 11th line of the rating, and now it is not included in the top thirty. Perhaps this is due to the fact that in the past few years, the outdated version of Irina, Arina, has become popular.

      Hope

      Is there any hope that the name Hope will become popular again? In the 90s, it was in 21st place, now it is not in the top thirty.

      Natalia (Natalia)

      It means «native». Previously, every ninth born girl was called that, but now it is difficult to find Natasha in the sandboxes of Russia.

      Oleg and Olga

      The Scandinavians translate as «holy» and «holy». Since the early 2000s, for unknown reasons, both names began to fall out of favor.

      Pavel

      It means «small» in Latin. Back in 1991, this name was on the ninth line in the ranking of the most popular names, and now it has dropped to 30th.

      Svetlana

      Previously, almost all girls born with blond hair were called Lights. And now this name is not included in the rating of popular names.

      Tatyana

      Translated from the ancient Greek language means «organizer», «founder». Early 9In the 0s, this name closed the top ten most popular names for girls, and now it is not even in the top thirty.

      Julia

      Means «curly», «wavy», «fluffy». Now there are many mothers named Julia, in the late 80s and early 90s this name was incredibly popular. And now in the ranking for 2015, this name takes 30th place.

      Yuri

      Russian form of the Greek name George, meaning «farmer». In the 90s, the name was in the 20th line of the ranking, and now it does not even reach the 30th line.


      Author: Katya IVANOV

      Source: Woman’s Day

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