Most popular boy names in the 90s in New Jersey

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

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

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,152
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,045 (#41 most common name, -5.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#49. Bryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,225
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 858 (#112 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,706

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#48. Vincent

Vincent is a name of Latin origin meaning "to conquer".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,235
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,385 (#69 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #102
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,615

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#47. Gregory

Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,296
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 (tie) most common name, -84.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,058

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#46. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,019 (#89 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 118,861

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#45. Paul

Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,923

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#44. Charles

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -36.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Jordan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,470
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,673 (#60 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Peter

Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #89
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,322

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#41. Samuel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,320 (#34 most common name, -11.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Benjamin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,639
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, +42.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Adam

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,735
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,845
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -83.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,967

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#37. Dylan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,944
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,120 (#15 most common name, +39.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,155
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 455 (#197 (tie) most common name, -85.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141

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#35. Mark

Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,193
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,796

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#34. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861

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#33. Jacob

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,503
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,056 (#4 most common name, +44.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Jason

Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -52.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706

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#31. Timothy

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,539
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 647 (#143 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Patrick

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,765 (#28 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036

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#28. Sean

Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,002 (#93 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,993

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#27. Steven

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,044
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095

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#26. Eric

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,067
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 800 (#124 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Zachary

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,779 (#51 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Tyler

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,122 (#40 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Alexander

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,194
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,411 (#10 most common name, -28.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Brandon

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,926 (#43 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Brian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,384
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275

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#20. Kyle

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,404
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#100 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. William

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,501
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Joshua

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,534
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, -49.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Justin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,577
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,244 (#37 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Jonathan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,718
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,275 (#35 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Thomas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. James

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, -51.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Robert

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,937
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,882 (#45 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. David

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,573 (#20 most common name, -56.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,505
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Kevin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,668
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Ryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Anthony

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,717
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. John

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,799
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Daniel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Nicholas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,255
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, -67.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Joseph

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,439
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,019 (#5 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Christopher

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,657 (#1 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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