Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Missouri 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."
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,035
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 567 (#91 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,431 (#41 most common name)
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2 / 30Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,101
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 81 (#661 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
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3 / 30Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,217
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,502 (#17 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,769 (#42 most common name)
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4 / 30Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,239
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 110 (#525 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
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5 / 30Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,261
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 259 (#246 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
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6 / 30Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,272
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 115 (#509 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
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7 / 30Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,305
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 208 (#303 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
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8 / 30Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,319
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 431 (#136 (tie) most common name, -81.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
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9 / 30Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,364
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 379 (#159 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,196 (#30 most common name)
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10 / 30Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,537
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 170 (#359 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,990 (#44 most common name)
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11 / 30Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,606
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 169 (#362 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
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12 / 30Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,656
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 85 (#637 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,605 (#20 most common name)
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13 / 30Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,756
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 114 (#514 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#33 most common name)
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14 / 30Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,801
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 385 (#155 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
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15 / 30Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,858
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#827 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,289 (#22 most common name)
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16 / 30Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,132 (#31 most common name, -61.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,860 (#29 most common name)
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17 / 30Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,632
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 211 (#298 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
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18 / 30Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,812
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 134 (#444 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
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19 / 30Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,826
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#425 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
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20 / 30Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,890
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 258 (#248 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
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21 / 30Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,893
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,643 (#12 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
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22 / 30Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,273
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 69 (#723 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
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23 / 30Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,373
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 895 (#52 most common name, -79.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)
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24 / 30Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,425
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#1037 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
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25 / 30Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,716
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 410 (#147 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
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26 / 30Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 498 (#112 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
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27 / 30Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,028
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 425 (#139 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
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28 / 30Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,955
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 951 (#43 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
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29 / 30Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,391
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 166 (#371 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
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30 / 30Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Missouri
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,409
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 133 (#447 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
