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.
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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