Most popular boy names in the 90s in New Jersey

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in New Jersey 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. Patrick

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,933
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 847 (#113 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,932 (#42 most common name)

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#29. Christian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,302
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,900 (#45 most common name, -55.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,058 (#32 most common name)

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#28. Sean

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,634
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 553 (#180 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,001 (#44 most common name)

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#27. Steven

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,044
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 665 (#145 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,104 (#35 most common name)

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#26. Eric

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,067
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 510 (#188 most common name, -89.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,242 (#29 most common name)

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#25. Zachary

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,356
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,357 (#67 most common name, -74.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Tyler

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,090
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,342 (#71 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Alexander

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,195
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,366 (#15 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,943 (#23 most common name)

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#22. Brandon

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,213
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 925 (#106 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Brian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,386
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 533 (#183 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,299 (#36 most common name)

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#20. Kyle

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,404
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 503 (#191 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. William

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,502
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,626 (#24 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Joshua

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,536
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,297 (#31 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Justin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,130 (#85 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Jonathan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,557 (#53 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Thomas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,917
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,121 (#38 most common name, -69.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)

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#14. James

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,694 (#8 most common name, -52.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Robert

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,936
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,408 (#62 most common name, -82.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. David

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,127
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,993 (#18 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,507
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,046 (#42 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Kevin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,054 (#95 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,220 (#25 most common name)

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#9. Ryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,413
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,050 (#17 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Anthony

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,501 (#14 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. John

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,707 (#23 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Daniel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,933
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,510 (#12 most common name, -67.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Nicholas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,256
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,553 (#25 most common name, -77.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Joseph

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,442
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,258 (#5 most common name, -62.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Christopher

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,523
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,455 (#27 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,609
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,004 (#7 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,218
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,260 (#4 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)

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