Most popular boy names in the 90s in Maryland
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Maryland using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
#50. Devin
Devin is a name of Irish origin meaning "poet".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,363
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 385 (#171 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,060
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#49. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,366
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 404 (#159 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,237
#48. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,381
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 369 (#177 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,967
#47. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,423
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 256 (#239 (tie) most common name, -82.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,058
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#46. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,555
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,930 (#30 most common name, +24.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309
#45. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,620
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 385 (#171 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,796
#44. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,651
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,204 (#55 most common name, -27.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706
#43. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,330 (#14 most common name, +36.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
#42. Cody
Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,709
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 301 (#206 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472
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#41. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,721
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#204 most common name, -82.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
#40. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,724
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,608 (#35 most common name, -6.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
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#39. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,795
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 510 (#134 most common name, -71.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
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#38. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,874
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 891 (#78 most common name, -52.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
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#37. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,224
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 539 (#127 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
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#36. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,227
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 614 (#106 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
#35. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,301 (#50 most common name, -42.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
#34. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,336
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,009 (#27 most common name, -14.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
#33. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 589 (#112 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,993
#32. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,376
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,245 (#54 most common name, -47.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
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#31. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,431
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447 (#41 most common name, -40.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
#30. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,522
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,076 (#67 (tie) most common name, -57.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
#29. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,580
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 557 (#117 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
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#28. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,763
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 617 (#105 most common name, -77.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
#27. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#120 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275
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#26. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,881
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,471 (#11 most common name, -14.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
#25. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,968
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,513 (#38 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
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#24. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,147
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,337 (#47 most common name, -57.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
#23. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,337
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 549 (#121 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
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#22. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,361
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,935 (#29 most common name, -42.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
#21. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,450 (#12 most common name, -31.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
#20. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,076 (#67 (tie) most common name, -72.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
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#19. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,153 (#60 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
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#18. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,203
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,972 (#4 most common name, -29.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
#17. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,320
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,182 (#57 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
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#16. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,388
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,167 (#58 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
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#15. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,554
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,305 (#48 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
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#14. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,754
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,650 (#9 most common name, -44.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
#13. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,851
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,224 (#17 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
#12. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,783 (#7 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
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#11. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,933
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,082 (#21 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
#10. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,121
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,154 (#59 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
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#9. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,204
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,002 (#28 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
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#8. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,266
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,714 (#8 most common name, -48.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
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#7. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,346
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,154 (#19 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
#6. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,394
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,340 (#46 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
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#5. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,426
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,010 (#26 most common name, -63.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
#4. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,107
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,430 (#13 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
#3. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,851
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,081 (#22 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231
#2. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,114
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,277 (#16 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Maryland
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,424
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,867 (#5 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360