Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in North Carolina 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 / 30Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,561
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,087 (#51 most common name, -41.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,058 (#32 most common name)
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2 / 30Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,563
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,508 (#12 most common name, -1.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,937 (#30 most common name)
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3 / 30Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,644
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 889 (#144 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,767 (#38 most common name)
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4 / 30Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,804
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,047 (#22 most common name, -19.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,943 (#23 most common name)
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5 / 30Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,818
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,946 (#59 (tie) most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,229 (#19 most common name)
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6 / 30Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,958
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,449 (#84 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,372 (#31 most common name)
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7 / 30Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,232
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,460 (#34 most common name, -41.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)
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8 / 30Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,305
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 337 (#333 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,478 (#27 most common name)
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9 / 30Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,498
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,466 (#82 most common name, -67.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,752 (#28 most common name)
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10 / 30Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,531 (#79 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)
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11 / 30Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,777
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,898 (#24 most common name, -49.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)
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12 / 30Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,850
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,705 (#67 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)
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13 / 30Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,858
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,107 (#117 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)
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14 / 30Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,650 (#30 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)
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15 / 30Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,097
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,440 (#87 most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,135 (#22 most common name)
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16 / 30Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,210
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,700 (#68 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,454 (#20 most common name)
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17 / 30Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,287
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,083 (#52 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,929 (#7 most common name)
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18 / 30Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,386
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 817 (#155 most common name, -87.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)
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19 / 30David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,481
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,780 (#27 most common name, -57.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)
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20 / 30Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,937
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 987 (#127 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,308 (#9 most common name)
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21 / 30John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,122
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,389 (#14 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)
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22 / 30Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,419
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 813 (#156 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 most common name)
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23 / 30Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,866
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,068 (#21 most common name, -61.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)
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24 / 30Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,817
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 868 (#149 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)
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25 / 30James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,856
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,009 (#4 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)
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26 / 30Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,798
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,386 (#38 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)
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27 / 30William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,281
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,860 (#3 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)
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28 / 30Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,196
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,156 (#19 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)
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29 / 30Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,870
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,314 (#43 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)
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30 / 30Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,092
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,372 (#42 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)
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