Most popular boy names in the 90s in Tennessee

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January 10, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Tennessee

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.

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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#50. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,693
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 459 (#188 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920

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#49. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,698
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 526 (#165 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861

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#48. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 362 (#233 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141

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#47. Kyle

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,827
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 383 (#222 (tie) most common name, -79.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198

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#46. Dakota

Dakota is a name of Native American Dakota origin meaning "friend".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 426 (#205 most common name, -76.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 46,592

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#45. Adam

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,887
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 733 (#116 most common name, -61.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890

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#44. Eric

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,006
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 553 (#161 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220

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#43. Kevin

Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,022
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 831 (#106 most common name, -58.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195

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#42. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,525 (#56 most common name, -25.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128

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#41. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,099
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,759 (#12 most common name, +31.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,912

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#40. Nathan

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,122
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,210 (#76 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309

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#39. Jeremy

Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,128
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 464 (#186 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787

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#38. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,724 (#50 most common name, -23.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036

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#37. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,254
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,202 (#27 most common name, -2.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,541

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#36. Dustin

Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,263
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 169 (#400 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749

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#35. Alexander

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,291
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,276 (#25 most common name, -0.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922

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#34. Steven

Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,303
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 577 (#149 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095

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#33. Aaron

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,655
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,110 (#80 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355

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#32. Caleb

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,723
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,107 (#29 most common name, -22.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#31. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,759
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,416 (#61 most common name, -48.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192

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#30. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,584 (#14 most common name, -6.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912

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#29. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,785
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,752 (#13 most common name, -1.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562

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#28. Hunter

Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,026 (#35 most common name, -28.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470

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#27. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,836
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 821 (#107 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748

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#26. Dylan

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,956
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,502 (#58 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062

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#25. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,070
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,012 (#36 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415

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#24. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,190
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,757 (#49 most common name, -44.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603

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#23. Ryan

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,246 (#72 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206

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#22. Jordan

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#60 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733

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#21. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,088
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,060 (#31 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291

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#20. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,153
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,499 (#59 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464

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#19. Nicholas

Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,374
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 955 (#88 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308

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#18. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,715
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,320 (#21 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696

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#17. Cody

Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,740
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 350 (#237 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472

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#16. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,767
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,297 (#23 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651

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#15. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,924
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,794 (#47 most common name, -63.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430

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#14. Andrew

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,103
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,085 (#30 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884

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#13. Zachary

Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,329
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 910 (#96 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268

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#12. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,441
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 909 (#97 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108

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#11. Tyler

Tyler 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 2010 to 2019: 1,310 (#67 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292

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#10. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,891
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,104 (#9 most common name, -47.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101

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#9. Austin

Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,949
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,268 (#70 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120

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#8. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,372
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,074 (#83 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398

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#7. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,350
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,052 (#32 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639

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#6. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,221 (#8 most common name, -56.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377

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#5. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,101 (#3 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926

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#4. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,055
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,795 (#11 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360

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#3. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,465 (#1 most common name, -34.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802

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#2. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,442
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,396 (#18 most common name, -71.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231

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#1. Joshua

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

Tennessee
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,546
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,374 (#19 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139

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