Most popular boy names in the 90s in Kentucky

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April 14, 2026
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Kentucky

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Kentucky using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Benjamin

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,014
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,481 (#20 most common name, -26.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,937 (#30 most common name)

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#29. Anthony

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,030
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 636 (#82 most common name, -68.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,229 (#19 most common name)

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#28. Kyle

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,053
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 167 (#296 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,218 (#24 most common name)

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#27. Timothy

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,059
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 410 (#133 most common name, -80.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,767 (#37 most common name)

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#26. Charles

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,251
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,101 (#37 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,433 (#42 most common name)

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#25. Dylan

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,285
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 680 (#72 (tie) most common name, -70.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,074 (#34 most common name)

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#24. Aaron

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,540
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 488 (#116 most common name, -80.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,372 (#31 most common name)

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#23. Daniel

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,566
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 992 (#44 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)

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#22. Ryan

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 599 (#94 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)

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#21. Jonathan

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,763
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 634 (#83 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)

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#20. Jordan

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,103
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 540 (#104 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,752 (#28 most common name)

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#19. David

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,269
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,044 (#39 (tie) most common name, -68.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)

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#18. Nicholas

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,364
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 383 (#145 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)

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#17. Robert

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 733 (#67 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,454 (#20 most common name)

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#16. Andrew

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,615
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 891 (#56 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,929 (#7 most common name)

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#15. Joseph

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,680
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,223 (#27 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)

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#14. John

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,889
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,644 (#13 most common name, -57.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)

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#13. Cody

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,899
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 163 (#303 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,478 (#27 most common name)

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#12. Justin

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 385 (#143 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 most common name)

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#11. Tyler

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,383
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 428 (#129 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,308 (#9 most common name)

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#10. Brandon

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,509
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 323 (#173 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)

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#9. Zachary

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,591
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 413 (#132 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)

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#8. Austin

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,201
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 495 (#112 most common name, -90.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,135 (#22 most common name)

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#7. Matthew

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,227
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 972 (#46 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)

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#6. William

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,362
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,624 (#2 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)

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#5. Michael

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,514
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,278 (#26 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)

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#4. Christopher

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,524
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 929 (#51 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)

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#3. Joshua

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,684
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#62 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)

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#2. James

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,967
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,277 (#5 most common name, -61.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)

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#1. Jacob

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

Kentucky
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,172
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,180 (#31 most common name, -80.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)

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