Most popular boy names in the 90s in New Jersey

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

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in New Jersey using data from the . 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. 麻豆原创 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. Aaron

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,152
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,045 (#41 most common name, -5.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#49. Bryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,225
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 858 (#112 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,706

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#48. Vincent

Vincent is a name of Latin origin meaning "to conquer".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,235
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,385 (#69 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #102
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,615

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#47. Gregory

Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,296
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 (tie) most common name, -84.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,058

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#46. Jose

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,019 (#89 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Paul

Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,923

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#44. Charles

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -36.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Jordan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,470
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,673 (#60 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Peter

Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #89
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,322

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#41. Samuel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,320 (#34 most common name, -11.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Benjamin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,639
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, +42.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Adam

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,735
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,845
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -83.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,967

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#37. Dylan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,944
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,120 (#15 most common name, +39.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Stephen

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,155
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 455 (#197 (tie) most common name, -85.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Mark

Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,193
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,796

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#34. Richard

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Jacob

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,503
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,056 (#4 most common name, +44.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Jason

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -52.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Timothy

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,539
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 647 (#143 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Patrick

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Christian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,765 (#28 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Sean

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,002 (#93 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Steven

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,044
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Eric

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,067
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 800 (#124 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Zachary

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,779 (#51 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Tyler

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,122 (#40 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Alexander

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,194
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,411 (#10 most common name, -28.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Brandon

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,926 (#43 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Brian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,384
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Kyle

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,404
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#100 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. William

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,501
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Joshua

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,534
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, -49.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Justin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,577
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,244 (#37 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Jonathan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,718
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,275 (#35 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Thomas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. James

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, -51.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Robert

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,937
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,882 (#45 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. David

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,573 (#20 most common name, -56.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,505
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Kevin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,668
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Ryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Anthony

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,717
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. John

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,799
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Daniel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Nicholas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,255
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, -67.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Joseph

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,439
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,019 (#5 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Christopher

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,657 (#1 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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