Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Rhode Island 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. Chelsea
Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 366
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#377 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,782 (#34 most common name)
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2 / 30#29. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 385
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 600 (#1 most common name, +55.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,907 (#38 most common name)
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3 / 30#28. Julia
Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 400
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 117 (#67 (tie) most common name, -70.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,945 (#55 most common name)
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4 / 30#27. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 401
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
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5 / 30#26. Kelsey
Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 418
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#33 most common name)
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6 / 30#25. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 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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7 / 30#24. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 493
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
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8 / 30#23. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 497
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 44 (#168 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
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9 / 30#22. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 498
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#108 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#26 most common name)
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10 / 30#21. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 499
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#428 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
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11 / 30#20. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 511
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
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12 / 30#19. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 520
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 25 (#221 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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13 / 30#18. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 528
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 168 (#40 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)
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14 / 30#17. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 553
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#276 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
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15 / 30#16. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 555
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#428 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
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16 / 30#15. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 640
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#428 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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17 / 30#14. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 642
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#338 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
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18 / 30#13. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 667
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 72 (#120 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,802 (#28 most common name)
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19 / 30#12. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 678
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#338 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
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20 / 30#11. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 713
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 218 (#27 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
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21 / 30#10. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 743
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 175 (#36 most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,474 (#19 most common name)
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22 / 30#9. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 774
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 175 (#36 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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23 / 30#8. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 800
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#355 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
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24 / 30#7. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 859
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#355 (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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25 / 30#6. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,007
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 74 (#116 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
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26 / 30#5. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,033
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 74 (#116 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
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27 / 30#4. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,053
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 233 (#22 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
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28 / 30#3. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,063
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 84 (#99 (tie) most common name, -92.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
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29 / 30#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,077
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 9 (#351 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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30 / 30#1. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Rhode Island
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,159
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 49 (#154 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
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