Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in North Dakota 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 / 30#30. Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 263
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546 (#46 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 266
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 277
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#25 most common name)
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5 / 30#26. Brooke
Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 297
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 31 (#249 (tie) most common name, -89.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,627 (#52 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Katie
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 300
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#399 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,438 (#66 most common name)
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7 / 30#24. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 309
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#399 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,605 (#20 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 309
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Paige
Paige is a name of Latin origin meaning "young helper".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 327
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 50 (#171 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,551 (#64 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Morgan
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 344
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#144 (tie) most common name, -82.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,196 (#29 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Shelby
Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 365
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,990 (#42 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 373
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
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13 / 30#18. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 379
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,289 (#22 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 397
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 221 (#20 (tie) most common name, -44.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Kelsey
Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 398
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 221 (#20 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#32 most common name)
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17 / 30#14. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 402
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 15 (#320 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 435
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 158 (#46 most common name, -63.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,860 (#28 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 497
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 51 (#168 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 509
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#144 (tie) most common name, -88.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 512
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#144 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
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23 / 30#8. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 529
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 562
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 172 (#44 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)
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25 / 30#6. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 606
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
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26 / 30#5. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 622
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
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27 / 30#4. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 626
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 53 (#163 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 747
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 147 (#50 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 760
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#185 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
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30 / 30#1. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
North Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 822
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#492 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
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