Most popular boy names in the 90s in Washington

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

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

Ian is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,598
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,061 (#84 most common name, -33.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 53,999

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#49. Jared

Jared is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he descends".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,621
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#344 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,779

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#48. Alex

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,625
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 694 (#132 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,812

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#47. Adam

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 981 (#92 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Trevor

Trevor is a name of Irish origin meaning "ambitious".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,781
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 255 (#313 (tie) most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,933

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#45. Jason

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,785
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 970 (#94 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#44. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,785
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,091 (#80 most common name, -38.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 118,861

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#43. Connor

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,882
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,428 (#55 most common name, -24.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 57,344

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#42. Timothy

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,900
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 777 (#118 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,909
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 197 (#379 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,382

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#40. Steven

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,020
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 447 (#195 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Sean

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,022
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#231 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Brian

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,043
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 441 (#199 (tie) most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Jesse

Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord exists".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,070
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 599 (#147 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 73,790

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#36. Christian

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,269 (#62 most common name, -40.5% 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".

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,213
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 656 (#138 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Cameron

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,298
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,226 (#72 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Thomas

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,454
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,488 (#51 most common name, -39.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Aaron

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,314 (#60 most common name, -49.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Kevin

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,593
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 963 (#95 most common name, -62.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Dylan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,724
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,582 (#46 most common name, -41.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Jonathan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,898
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,586 (#45 most common name, -45.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Samuel

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,021
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,763 (#15 most common name, -8.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Nathan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,023
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,803 (#35 most common name, -40.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Robert

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,118
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,097 (#79 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Benjamin

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,429 (#3 most common name, +5.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. William

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,276
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,380 (#4 most common name, +3.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. John

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,293
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,619 (#42 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Cody

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,388
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 438 (#201 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Anthony

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,642
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,904 (#32 most common name, -47.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Justin

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,715
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 650 (#139 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Jordan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,861
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,157 (#76 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. James

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,884
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,003 (#13 most common name, -22.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Joseph

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,403
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,931 (#30 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Zachary

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,611
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,072 (#82 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. David

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,747
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,462 (#21 most common name, -48.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Alexander

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,864
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,331 (#5 most common name, -31.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Austin

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,872
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,248 (#68 most common name, -74.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Brandon

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,889
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 855 (#113 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Kyle

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,930
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 474 (#188 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Daniel

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,019 (#12 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Ryan

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,124
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,574 (#47 most common name, -69.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Nicholas

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,191
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 952 (#97 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Matthew

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,500
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,077 (#26 most common name, -62.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Christopher

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,545
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,398 (#57 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Andrew

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,650
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,071 (#27 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Tyler

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,073
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,105 (#78 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Joshua

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,373
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#36 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,847 (#14 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Washington
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,529
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,518 (#20 most common name, -66.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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