Most popular girl names in the 90s in Massachusetts

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in Massachusetts

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Massachusetts from 1990 to 1999.

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.

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#50. Kathryn

Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#255 (tie) most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 47,158

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#49. Caitlin

Caitlin is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#281 (tie) most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,027

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#48. Kimberly

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,616
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#218 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856

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#47. Jillian

Jillian is a name of English origin meaning "youthful".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,616
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#253 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #159
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,555

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#46. Catherine

Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 588 (#98 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #86
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,715

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#45. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,654
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#138 most common name, -73.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

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#44. Mary

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 484 (#126 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662

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#43. Anna

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,731
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,385 (#26 most common name, -20.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

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#42. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#79 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#41. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,763
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 322 (#181 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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#40. Kelly

Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,826
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#384 (tie) most common name, -92.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687

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#39. Molly

Molly is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "star of the sea".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,931
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 878 (#60 most common name, -54.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #94
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,529

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#38. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,021
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#319 (tie) most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

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#37. Caroline

Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,024
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,147 (#33 most common name, -43.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #93
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,722

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#36. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,029
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 613 (#89 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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#35. Shannon

Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,047
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#575 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872

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#34. Meghan

Meghan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,113
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#350 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #103
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,468

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#33. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,671 (#7 most common name, +20.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757

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#32. Kelsey

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,214
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116

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#31. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,233
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#197 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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#30. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#184 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#29. Erin

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,458
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#270 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

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#28. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#2 most common name, +70.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

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#27. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,558
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#579 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#26. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,667
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 695 (#81 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#25. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,832
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 508 (#118 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

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#24. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,911
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 510 (#117 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#23. Danielle

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#313 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#22. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,925
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#269 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#21. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,309 (#1 most common name, +37.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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#20. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,156
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,422 (#23 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

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#19. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,257
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,470 (#21 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

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#18. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#722 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#17. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#151 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#16. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 790 (#66 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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#15. Alexandra

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,471
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,029 (#46 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#14. Hannah

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,756
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,671 (#17 most common name, -55.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#13. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 594 (#97 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#12. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,893
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 473 (#129 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#11. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,960
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#165 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#10. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#242 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#9. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,065
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#215 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#8. Elizabeth

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,749
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,757 (#15 (tie) most common name, -63.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#7. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#161 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#6. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,598
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#5. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,176
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#74 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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#4. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,676
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#168 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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#3. Sarah

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,728
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,096 (#41 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#2. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,212 (#32 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#1. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,665 (#8 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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