Most popular boy names in the 90s in New York
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in New York 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. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,156
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,781 (#124 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,706
#49. Luis
Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,178
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#122 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 64,540
#48. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,331 (#160 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,923
#47. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,958 (#50 most common name, -25.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
#46. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,394
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,397 (#65 most common name, -37.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
#45. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,647 (#132 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,322
#44. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,865
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,070 (#194 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,967
#43. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,035
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 950 (#216 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
#42. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,063
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,623 (#134 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,796
#41. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#115 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 118,861
#40. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,591
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,896 (#38 most common name, -25.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
#39. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,079
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,297 (#28 most common name, -11.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
#38. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,265
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,188 (#48 most common name, -42.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
#37. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,594 (#18 most common name, +17.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
#36. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,448
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,616 (#135 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
#35. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,355 (#66 most common name, -55.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
#34. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,010
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,007 (#109 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
#33. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,074
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,161 (#19 most common name, +1.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
#32. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,756 (#126 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
#31. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,262
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,960 (#114 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,993
#30. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,126 (#49 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706
#29. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,371 (#34 most common name, -41.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
#28. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,864
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
#27. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,183
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,155 (#98 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
#26. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,360
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,410 (#2 most common name, +9.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
#25. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,624
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
#24. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,782
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,695 (#57 most common name, -68.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
#23. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,051
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,984 (#111 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275
#22. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,473
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,480 (#44 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
#21. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,151
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,804 (#11 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
#20. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,217
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,528 (#21 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
#19. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,654
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,879 (#39 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
#18. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,663 (#58 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
#17. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,431
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,943 (#52 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
#16. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,592
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,416 (#33 most common name, -67.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
#15. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,739
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,702 (#17 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
#14. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,087 (#36 most common name, -70.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
#13. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,239 (#13 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
#12. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,658
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,913 (#53 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
#11. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,542
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,315 (#27 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
#10. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,919 (#15 most common name, -52.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
#9. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,754
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,008 (#24 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,869
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,760 (#25 most common name, -66.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
#7. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,902 (#16 most common name, -59.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
#6. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,094
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,028 (#8 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
#5. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,151 (#23 most common name, -70.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
#4. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 26,219
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,889 (#6 most common name, -58.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
#3. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 28,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,689 (#7 most common name, -63.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,236 (#22 most common name, -75.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231
#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 43,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,976 (#3 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360
