Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls 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 / 30Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,922
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,148 (#142 (tie) most common name, -80.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,308 (#25 most common name)
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2 / 30Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,282
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 393 (#448 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,523 (#37 most common name)
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3 / 30Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,675
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,007 (#171 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,855 (#36 most common name)
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4 / 30Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,002
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 758 (#227 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
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5 / 30Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,556
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,343 (#113 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
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6 / 30Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,782 (#86 (tie) most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#26 most common name)
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7 / 30Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 372 (#473 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
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8 / 30Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,115 (#147 most common name, -85.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
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9 / 30Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,854
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 510 (#360 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,642 (#40 most common name)
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10 / 30Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,223
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 994 (#173 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
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11 / 30Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,355
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,100 (#152 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
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12 / 30Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,384
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,861 (#80 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,802 (#28 most common name)
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13 / 30Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,398
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,653 (#93 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
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14 / 30Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 535 (#340 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,973 (#31 most common name)
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15 / 30Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,991
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 968 (#176 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,522 (#32 most common name)
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16 / 30Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,040
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,567 (#30 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,474 (#19 most common name)
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17 / 30Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,462
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 820 (#209 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
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18 / 30Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,211 (#39 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
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19 / 30Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,218
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 281 (#607 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
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20 / 30Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,460
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 393 (#448 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
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21 / 30Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,763
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,789 (#25 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
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22 / 30Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,488
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 517 (#352 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
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23 / 30Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,018
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 617 (#295 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
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24 / 30Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,166
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,406 (#16 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
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25 / 30Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,517
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,375 (#10 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
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26 / 30Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,552
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,064 (#157 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
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27 / 30Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 660 (#277 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
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28 / 30Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,975
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,251 (#57 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
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29 / 30Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,649
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 577 (#315 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
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30 / 30Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,883
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,959 (#69 (tie) most common name, -90.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
