Most popular boy names in the 90s in Minnesota

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January 10, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Minnesota

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Minnesota 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.

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#50. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,572
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,860 (#23 most common name, +18.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415

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#49. Connor

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,590
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#41 most common name, -11.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 57,344

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#48. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,599
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 380 (#172 (tie) most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920

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#47. Lucas

Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,609
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,085 (#18 most common name, +29.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #99
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 38,140

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#46. Noah

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,623
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,526 (#9 most common name, +55.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #69
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,181

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#45. Jesse

Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord exists".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,632
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 281 (#236 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 73,790

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#44. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,690
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 396 (#167 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748

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#43. Derek

Derek is a name of German origin meaning "the people's ruler".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,746
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 210 (#294 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,733

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#42. Cole

Cole is a name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal-black".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,757
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 756 (#98 most common name, -57.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #110
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 33,806

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#41. Luke

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,793
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,306 (#45 most common name, -27.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #87
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 44,415

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#40. Travis

Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,874
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#325 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#39. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,901
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,450 (#11 most common name, +28.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,541

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#38. Kevin

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,959
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#150 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195

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#37. Jack

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,672 (#7 most common name, +34.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #100
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 37,418

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#36. Alex

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,064
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 537 (#131 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,812

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#35. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 702 (#105 most common name, -67.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430

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#34. Mitchell

Mitchell is a name of English origin meaning "who is like God".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,241
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#388 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #91
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 41,964

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#33. Eric

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,247
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 320 (#216 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220

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#32. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 870 (#84 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464

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#31. Aaron

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,681
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 789 (#92 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355

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#30. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,753
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,271 (#13 most common name, -17.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926

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#29. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,778
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,358 (#2 most common name, +20.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802

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#28. Adam

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,796
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 846 (#85 most common name, -69.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890

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#27. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 427 (#160 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108

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#26. Dylan

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,070
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,215 (#54 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062

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#25. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,469 (#38 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603

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#24. Nathan

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,128 (#59 most common name, -65.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309

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#23. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,364
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,101 (#65 most common name, -67.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192

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#22. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,194 (#56 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651

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#21. Jordan

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,510
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 766 (#94 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733

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#20. Cody

Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#194 most common name, -90.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472

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#19. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,713
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#40 most common name, -61.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101

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#18. Austin

Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,744
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 955 (#78 most common name, -74.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120

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#17. Kyle

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,825
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 342 (#196 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198

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#16. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,834
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 791 (#91 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231

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#15. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#15 most common name, -49.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562

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#14. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 458 (#153 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398

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#13. Daniel

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,439 (#39 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291

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#12. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,611
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,603 (#8 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912

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#11. Alexander

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,837
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,113 (#16 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922

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#10. Ryan

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,070
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,124 (#60 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206

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#9. Joshua

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,273
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,123 (#61 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139

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#8. Zachary

Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,302
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,069 (#68 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268

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#7. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,344
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,729 (#24 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696

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#6. Tyler

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,481
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 978 (#75 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292

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#5. Nicholas

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,583
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 805 (#89 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308

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#4. Andrew

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,642
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,573 (#32 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884

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#3. Michael

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,115
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,637 (#28 most common name, -77.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360

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#2. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,132
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,271 (#48 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639

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#1. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,596
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,104 (#17 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377

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