Most popular boy names in the 90s in Pennsylvania

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

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

Jared is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he descends".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 404 (#280 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,779

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#49. Shane

Shane is a name of Irish origin meaning "graced by God".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,024 (#135 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #95
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,581

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#48. Evan

Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,521
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,832 (#52 most common name, -19.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,391

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#47. Jeffrey

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 634 (#199 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Charles

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,791
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,620 (#56 most common name, -30.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Christian

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,992
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,896 (#49 most common name, -27.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#44. Jason

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,798 (#80 most common name, -57.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Mark

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 984 (#140 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Richard

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,513
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,092 (#122 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Stephen

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,798
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 885 (#152 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Patrick

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,976
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,391 (#105 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Samuel

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,036
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,965 (#25 most common name, -21.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Aaron

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,016 (#73 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Steven

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,327
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,104 (#120 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Jordan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,593
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,173 (#72 most common name, -61.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Nathan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,597
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,424 (#38 most common name, -38.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Adam

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,967 (#75 most common name, -65.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Sean

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,721
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,073 (#124 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Timothy

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,747
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#110 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Dylan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,889
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,367 (#39 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Brian

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 995 (#138 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Cody

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,407
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 693 (#191 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Austin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,660
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,572 (#59 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Benjamin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,983 (#7 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Eric

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,796
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,102 (#121 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Jonathan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,318 (#66 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Kevin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,478 (#99 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Thomas

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,849
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,953 (#47 most common name, -62.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Alexander

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,138
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,911 (#15 most common name, -39.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. William

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,127 (#11 most common name, -44.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Justin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,337
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,642 (#90 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Kyle

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,413
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,050 (#127 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Anthony

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,034
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,292 (#23 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Robert

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,315
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,594 (#57 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. James

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,954
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,404 (#8 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Jacob

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,160
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,310 (#5 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Brandon

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,260
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,503 (#97 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. David

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,369
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,786 (#31 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Daniel

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,147
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,554 (#20 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Zachary

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,466 (#60 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. John

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,856
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,000 (#13 most common name, -61.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Andrew

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,889
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,121 (#24 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Joseph

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,318 (#9 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Joshua

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,906
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,762 (#32 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Ryan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,022
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,843 (#16 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Christopher

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,112
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,365 (#40 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Nicholas

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#37 most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Tyler

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,739
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,851 (#51 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,030
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,587 (#19 most common name, -75.9% 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?".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,672
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,594 (#4 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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