Most popular girl names in the 90s in California
compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in California using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in California from 1990 to 1999.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 麻豆原创 understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
#50. Ana
Ana is a name of Spanish origin meaning "favored grace".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,329 (#166 (tie) most common name, -72.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #140
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,246
#49. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,732
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,662 (#238 most common name, -81.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520
#48. Karina
Karina is a name of Scandinavian origin meaning "pure".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,938
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,574 (#254 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #145
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 22,293
#47. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,940
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,539 (#154 most common name, -71.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
#46. Angelica
Angelica is a name of Latin origin meaning "angel".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,075
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,495 (#278 (tie) most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #106
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,172
#45. Gabriela
Gabriela is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,220
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,359 (#164 most common name, -74.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #135
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,832
#44. Alejandra
Alejandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,246
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,866 (#212 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #166
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,680
#43. Daisy
Daisy is a name of English origin meaning "the day's eye".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,583
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,990 (#98 most common name, -58.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #157
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,636
#42. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,807 (#219 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
#41. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,026
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,141 (#357 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231
#40. Monica
Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,067
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,214 (#335 (tie) most common name, -87.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #90
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 38,823
#39. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,328
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 986 (#412 most common name, -90.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #129
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,692
#38. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,428
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,529 (#266 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 51,042
#37. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,557
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,338 (#304 (tie) most common name, -87.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #107
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,144
#36. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,620
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,352 (#300 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639
#35. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,816
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,984 (#72 (tie) most common name, -57.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877
#34. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,873
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,840 (#57 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
#33. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,950
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,075 (#126 most common name, -74.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882
#32. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,964
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,191 (#182 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
#31. Diana
Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,254
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,957 (#133 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #98
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 33,595
#30. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,325
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,701 (#61 most common name, -53.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
#29. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,954
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,567 (#80 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793
#28. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,001
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,497 (#277 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
#27. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,681 (#45 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
#26. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,249
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,323 (#17 most common name, -22.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,367
#25. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,920
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,353 (#119 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
#24. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,951
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,385 (#47 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,228
#23. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#185 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
#22. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,035
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,160 (#11 most common name, +0.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463
#21. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,138
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 915 (#434 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
#20. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,518 (#272 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
#19. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,377
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,366 (#86 most common name, -71.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
#18. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,550
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,528 (#46 most common name, -58.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856
#17. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,892 (#134 most common name, -81.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
#16. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,094
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,345 (#49 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
#15. Jasmine
Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,484 (#64 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302
#14. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,702
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,577 (#78 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102
#13. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,184
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,903 (#102 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515
#12. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,182
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,782 (#107 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967
#11. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,536
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,449 (#83 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856
#10. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,105 (#94 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 57,832
#9. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 22,069
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,973 (#201 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
#8. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 22,494
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,680 (#6 most common name, -8.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,249 (#68 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
#6. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,418
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,361 (#16 most common name, -57.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
#5. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 25,834
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,741 (#12 most common name, -54.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
#4. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,548
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,673 (#113 most common name, -87.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
#3. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,793
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,069 (#127 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
#2. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 33,092
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,138 (#39 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
California
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 47,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,753 (#110 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111