Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Tennessee 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 / 30Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,769
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,369 (#15 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,937 (#30 most common name)
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2 / 30Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,785
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,584 (#12 most common name, -7.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,592 (#33 most common name)
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3 / 30Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,823
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,383 (#61 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,476 (#58 most common name)
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4 / 30Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,837
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 656 (#140 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,767 (#38 most common name)
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5 / 30Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,956
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,386 (#59 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,074 (#34 most common name)
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6 / 30Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,072
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,855 (#29 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,433 (#43 most common name)
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7 / 30Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,191
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,804 (#34 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)
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8 / 30Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,250
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 920 (#98 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)
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9 / 30Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,423
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 967 (#90 (tie) most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,752 (#28 most common name)
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10 / 30Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,089
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,805 (#33 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)
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11 / 30Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,153
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,172 (#70 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)
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12 / 30Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,375
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 671 (#137 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)
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13 / 30Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,717
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,841 (#30 most common name, -61.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)
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14 / 30Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,740
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 233 (#345 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,478 (#27 most common name)
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15 / 30David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,769
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,961 (#25 most common name, -58.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)
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16 / 30Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,925
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,385 (#60 most common name, -71.9% 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".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,106
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,447 (#52 most common name, -71.7% 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".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,329
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 532 (#163 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)
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19 / 30Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,441
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 561 (#157 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 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".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,720
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 717 (#126 (tie) most common name, -87.5% 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".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,891
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,902 (#7 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)
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22 / 30Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,950
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 841 (#108 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,135 (#22 most common name)
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23 / 30Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,373
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 641 (#142 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)
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24 / 30Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,353
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,557 (#45 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)
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25 / 30Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,468
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,978 (#24 most common name, -73.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)
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26 / 30James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,893
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,947 (#3 most common name, -50.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)
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27 / 30Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,056
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,169 (#20 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)
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28 / 30William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,385
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,706 (#1 most common name, -43.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)
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29 / 30Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,445
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,709 (#39 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)
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30 / 30Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,590 (#43 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)
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