Most popular boy names in the 90s in Illinois

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

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

Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,267
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,364 (#114 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 64,540

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#49. Juan

Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,555
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,374 (#113 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,752

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#48. Richard

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,766
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#175 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#47. Alex

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,346 (#116 most common name, -64.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Mark

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,850
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 823 (#184 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Jason

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,867
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,516 (#97 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#44. Jeremy

Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,124
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#185 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787

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#43. Charles

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,327 (#40 most common name, -22.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Sean

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,570
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 953 (#158 (tie) most common name, -79.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Dylan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,618
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,669 (#34 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Nathan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,048
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,146 (#25 most common name, -17.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Aaron

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,172
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,552 (#55 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Christian

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,136 (#41 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Patrick

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,388
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#100 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Cody

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,470
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 528 (#261 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Steven

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,494
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 829 (#182 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Timothy

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,574
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,037 (#145 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Samuel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,681
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,672 (#33 most common name, -35.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Adam

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,688
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,502 (#57 most common name, -56.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Jose

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,715
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,896 (#82 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Jordan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,809
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,432 (#60 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Benjamin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,912
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,098 (#7 most common name, +3.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Brian

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,020 (#150 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Austin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,343
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,025 (#77 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Eric

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,401
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,226 (#126 most common name, -83.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Thomas

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,545
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,918 (#45 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Justin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,128
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,321 (#120 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Jonathan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,232
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,329 (#39 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. William

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,331
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,188 (#6 most common name, -25.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Robert

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,908
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,188 (#67 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Kevin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,200
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,187 (#68 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Kyle

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,773
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 960 (#156 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Alexander

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,857
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,013 (#2 most common name, -28.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Zachary

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,129 (#72 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. James

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,318
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,069 (#13 most common name, -50.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Tyler

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,617
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,419 (#61 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Brandon

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,998
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,119 (#73 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Anthony

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,085
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,466 (#11 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. John

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,185
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,100 (#27 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. David

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,626
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,450 (#19 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Ryan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,024
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,656 (#35 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Andrew

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,143
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,971 (#29 most common name, -67.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Joshua

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,717
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,834 (#30 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Joseph

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,154
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,386 (#21 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Christopher

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,864
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,560 (#38 most common name, -74.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Jacob

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,316 (#5 most common name, -55.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Nicholas

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,777
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,008 (#44 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Daniel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,172
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,868 (#8 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,416
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,560 (#18 most common name, -73.8% 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?".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,586
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,317 (#4 most common name, -74.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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