Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Minnesota 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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1 / 30Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,875
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 420 (#121 (tie) most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,431 (#41 most common name)
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2 / 30Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,899
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 958 (#48 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,860 (#29 most common name)
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3 / 30Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,932
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 169 (#340 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,242 (#49 most common name)
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4 / 30Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,937
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,567 (#4 most common name, +32.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,234 (#56 most common name)
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5 / 30Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,962
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,262 (#19 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,769 (#42 most common name)
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6 / 30Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,974
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 300 (#195 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
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7 / 30Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,988
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#368 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
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8 / 30Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,042
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 20 (#1121 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,289 (#22 most common name)
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9 / 30Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,101
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 71 (#666 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
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10 / 30Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,163
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#610 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#33 most common name)
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11 / 30Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,165
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 119 (#459 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
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12 / 30Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,220
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 304 (#190 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,802 (#28 most common name)
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13 / 30Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,246
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#624 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
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14 / 30Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,500
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 134 (#403 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
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15 / 30Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,589
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 485 (#105 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
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16 / 30Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1064 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
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17 / 30Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,781
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 665 (#68 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,587 (#35 most common name)
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18 / 30Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,169
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 351 (#159 (tie) most common name, -88.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
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19 / 30Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,279
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 181 (#313 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
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20 / 30Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,383
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 100 (#527 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
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21 / 30Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,681
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,327 (#18 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
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22 / 30Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,692
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 174 (#329 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
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23 / 30Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#709 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
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24 / 30Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,965
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,050 (#31 most common name, -73.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)
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25 / 30Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,058
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 110 (#486 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
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26 / 30Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,135
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 341 (#167 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
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27 / 30Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,221
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 98 (#536 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
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28 / 30Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,285
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 221 (#260 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
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29 / 30Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,333
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 363 (#148 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
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30 / 30Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Minnesota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,848
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 976 (#46 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
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