Most popular boy names in the 90s in Virginia

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

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Virginia 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. Caleb

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,796
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,936 (#24 most common name, +63.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#49. Jeremy

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 671 (#143 most common name, -62.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#48. Jason

Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,039
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,520 (#68 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706

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#47. Cameron

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#46 most common name, -1.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Hunter

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,999 (#49 most common name, -12.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Travis

Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 387 (#230 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#44. Sean

Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,315
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#129 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,993

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#43. Stephen

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,345
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 452 (#204 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Nathan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,386
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,165 (#45 most common name, -9.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Richard

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 691 (#140 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Adam

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -35.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Patrick

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 848 (#112 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Steven

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 781 (#125 most common name, -70.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Dylan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,656
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,629 (#31 most common name, -1.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Christian

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,669
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,544 (#33 most common name, -4.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Eric

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 745 (#132 most common name, -74.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Brian

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,028
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 631 (#151 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275

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#33. Timothy

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,075
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 834 (#115 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Jordan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,130
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#69 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Samuel

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,154
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#21 most common name, -3.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Charles

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,195
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,248 (#40 most common name, -29.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Aaron

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,280
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -52.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Cody

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,333
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#254 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Kyle

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,741
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 634 (#150 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Anthony

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,765
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,436 (#35 most common name, -35.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Benjamin

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,803
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,682 (#12 most common name, -3.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Kevin

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,947
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,224 (#82 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Alexander

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,732 (#11 most common name, -11.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Thomas

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,230
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,385 (#38 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Austin

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,642 (#60 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Jonathan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,749
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,092 (#47 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Justin

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#77 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Daniel

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,137 (#18 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Nicholas

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,801
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,784 (#56 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Ryan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,644 (#30 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Robert

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,867
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,937 (#53 most common name, -67.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Joseph

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,883
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,920 (#26 most common name, -50.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Zachary

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,966
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,622 (#62 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. David

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,072
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,928 (#25 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Tyler

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,661 (#58 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Andrew

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,687
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,962 (#23 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Jacob

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,218 (#6 most common name, -38.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Brandon

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,372 (#72 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. John

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,140
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,334 (#14 most common name, -53.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. James

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,693
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,571 (#4 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. William

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,119
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,727 (#1 most common name, -29.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Joshua

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,029 (#22 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Matthew

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,136
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,194 (#17 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Christopher

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,050 (#20 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,915
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,842 (#9 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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