Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in North Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in North Carolina from 1990 to 1999.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
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1 / 50Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,738
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 607 (#166 most common name, -65.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
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2 / 50Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,745
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 352 (#286 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330
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3 / 50Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,769
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,039 (#6 most common name, +128.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757
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4 / 50Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 313 (#315 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231
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5 / 50Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,825
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 307 (#326 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639
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6 / 50Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,854
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#139 most common name, -60.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 48,169
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7 / 50Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,890
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,019 (#88 (tie) most common name, -46.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,732
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8 / 50Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,247 (#68 most common name, -34.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
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9 / 50Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,985
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#771 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 53,038
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10 / 50Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,056
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 344 (#291 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116
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11 / 50Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,083
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,472 (#20 most common name, +18.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,722
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12 / 50Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,084
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 719 (#142 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856
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13 / 50Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,084
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 605 (#167 (tie) most common name, -71.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546
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14 / 50Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,672 (#39 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425
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15 / 50Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,145 (#25 most common name, -0.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 44,652
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16 / 50Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,189
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 374 (#265 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
Canva
17 / 50Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,194
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,293 (#3 most common name, +141.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895
Canva
18 / 50Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,256
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 521 (#194 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 61,753
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19 / 50Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#310 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777
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20 / 50Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,630
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,039 (#85 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
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21 / 50Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 489 (#207 most common name, -81.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181
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22 / 50Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#247 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
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23 / 50Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,745
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#69 most common name, -54.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877
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24 / 50Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#967 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,604
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25 / 50Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,824
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 526 (#190 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
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26 / 50Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,876
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#599 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520
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27 / 50Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,055
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 430 (#229 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
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28 / 50Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,245
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,058 (#29 most common name, -36.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558
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29 / 50Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,162 (#78 most common name, -64.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662
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30 / 50Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,713 (#7 most common name, +9.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,852
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31 / 50Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,225 (#71 (tie) most common name, -63.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
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32 / 50Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,524
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,015 (#90 most common name, -71.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188
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33 / 50Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,544
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,691 (#38 most common name, -52.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463
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34 / 50Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,648
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 632 (#159 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
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35 / 50Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,032
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#563 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278
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36 / 50Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,177
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 817 (#119 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302
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37 / 50Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,192
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#465 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
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38 / 50Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,629
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 254 (#393 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
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39 / 50Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,646
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 312 (#317 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
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40 / 50Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,672
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 941 (#96 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
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41 / 50Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,868
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#64 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
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42 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,927
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,440 (#8 most common name, -30.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
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43 / 50Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,318
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#116 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
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44 / 50Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,791
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#44 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
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45 / 50Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,208 (#9 most common name, -45.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
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46 / 50Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,127
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,097 (#27 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
Canva
47 / 50Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,796
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,600 (#42 most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
Canva
48 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,491
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#211 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111
Canva
49 / 50Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,626
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 250 (#400 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
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50 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,107 (#84 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
