Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Rhode Island using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Rhode Island 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.
You may also like: Hottest months in Rhode Island since 1895
New Africa // Shutterstock
1 / 50Cassandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "one who shines and excels over man".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 268
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#9 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,339
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
2 / 50Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 269
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#9 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687
Malakhova Ganna // Shutterstock
3 / 50Michaela is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#235 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #130
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,082
Lopolo // Shutterstock
4 / 50Katelyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 274
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#328 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,797
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
5 / 50Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
You may also like: Highest-rated stouts in Rhode Island
s_oleg // Shutterstock
6 / 50Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 287
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#200 (tie) most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856
Canva
7 / 50Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 292
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#248 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181
Zdenka Darula // Shutterstock
8 / 50Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 294
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
9 / 50Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 305
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 28 (#220 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546
Canva
10 / 50Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 307
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 657 (#4 most common name, +114.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199
You may also like: Hottest Septembers in Rhode Island since 1895
Canva
11 / 50Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 309
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 657 (#4 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330
phadungsak sawasdee // Shutterstock
12 / 50Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 313
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#235 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
13 / 50Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 314
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#288 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639
Blend Images // Shutterstock
14 / 50Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 315
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#8 most common name, +27.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757
Darkdiamond67 // Shutterstock
15 / 50Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 299 (#14 most common name, -7.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,852
You may also like: Highest-earning counties in Rhode Island
FreelySky // Shutterstock
16 / 50Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
Nina Buday // Shutterstock
17 / 50Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 325
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834
Canva
18 / 50Marissa is a name of Latin origin meaning "of the sea".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 330
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 51,192
Canva
19 / 50Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#101 (tie) most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
20 / 50Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967
You may also like: The 16 most competitive housing markets in Rhode Island
Canva
21 / 50Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 366
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777
Oleggg // Shutterstock
22 / 50Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 726 (#2 most common name, +88.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895
Canva
23 / 50Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#23 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937
Coy_Creek // Shutterstock
24 / 50Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 401
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#87 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
Mcimage // Shutterstock
25 / 50Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 418
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116
You may also like: Highest-rated breweries in Rhode Island
Tatyana Domnicheva // Shutterstock
26 / 50Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278
CroMary // Shutterstock
27 / 50Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 492
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
Olesia Bilkei // Shutterstock
28 / 50Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 497
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#105 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877
Tatiana Katsai // Shutterstock
29 / 50Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 498
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#69 most common name, -75.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
Black-Photogaphy // Shutterstock
30 / 50Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 499
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#280 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
You may also like: Countries from which Rhode Island imports the most goods
Canva
31 / 50Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 511
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 76 (#119 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
32 / 50Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
Fuller Photography // Shutterstock
33 / 50Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 202 (#27 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
Dasha Muller // Shutterstock
34 / 50Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 553
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#136 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
Michael Pettigrew // Shutterstock
35 / 50Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 555
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
You may also like: Most expensive homes for sale in Rhode Island
Liudmila Fadzeyeva // Shutterstock
36 / 50Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 640
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
Nolte Lourens // Shutterstock
37 / 50Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 642
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
ucchie79 // Shutterstock
38 / 50Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 667
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#64 (tie) most common name, -81.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
39 / 50Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 678
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#197 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
Natee K Jindakum // Shutterstock
40 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 713
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#16 most common name, -61.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
You may also like: Countries to which Rhode Island exports the most goods
Zdenka Darula // Shutterstock
41 / 50Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 743
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 247 (#20 (tie) most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463
Canva
42 / 50Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 774
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
43 / 50Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 800
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 37 (#194 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
Canva
44 / 50Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#260 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102
Surne1shots // Shutterstock
45 / 50Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,007
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#61 (tie) most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
You may also like: Best colleges in Rhode Island
Krystyna Taran // Shutterstock
46 / 50Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,033
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
Matva // Shutterstock
47 / 50Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,051
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#10 most common name, -64.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
Canva
48 / 50Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,063
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
Shyamalamuralinath // Shutterstock
49 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#232 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111
Canva
50 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,159
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 106 (#80 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
You may also like: Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island
