Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in New York 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 / 30Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,509 (#80 most common name, -70.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,730 (#45 most common name)
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2 / 30Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,135
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,348 (#54 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,058 (#32 most common name)
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3 / 30Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,865
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,314 (#154 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,242 (#29 most common name)
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4 / 30Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,187
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,218 (#168 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,218 (#24 most common name)
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5 / 30Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,362
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9,249 (#4 most common name, -18.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)
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6 / 30Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,626
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,431 (#139 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,104 (#35 most common name)
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7 / 30Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,784
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,559 (#75 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)
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8 / 30Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,055
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,048 (#204 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,299 (#36 most common name)
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9 / 30Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,472
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,369 (#86 most common name, -81.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,308 (#9 most common name)
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10 / 30Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,155
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,224 (#13 most common name, -45.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,943 (#23 most common name)
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11 / 30William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,219
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,939 (#22 (tie) most common name, -55.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)
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12 / 30Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,659
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,275 (#39 most common name, -68.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)
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13 / 30Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,263
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,782 (#67 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,454 (#20 most common name)
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14 / 30Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,818 (#113 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)
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15 / 30Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,593
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,550 (#76 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 most common name)
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16 / 30James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,742
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,673 (#8 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)
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17 / 30Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,266
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,192 (#57 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)
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18 / 30Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,512
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,939 (#22 (tie) most common name, -66.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)
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19 / 30Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,661
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,094 (#98 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,220 (#25 most common name)
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20 / 30Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,549
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,016 (#43 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,929 (#7 most common name)
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21 / 30David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,639
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,344 (#10 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)
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22 / 30Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,761
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,570 (#37 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)
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23 / 30John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,869
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,351 (#26 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)
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24 / 30Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,864
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,009 (#21 most common name, -72.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,229 (#19 most common name)
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25 / 30Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,104
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,283 (#12 most common name, -68.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)
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26 / 30Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,435
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,807 (#32 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)
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27 / 30Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 26,226
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8,554 (#7 most common name, -67.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)
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28 / 30Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 28,912
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,614 (#9 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)
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29 / 30Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,812
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,583 (#36 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)
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30 / 30Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 43,321
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8,557 (#6 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)
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