Most popular boy names in the 90s in New York

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

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in New York 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. Bryan

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,156
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,781 (#124 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#49. Luis

Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,178
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#122 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 64,540

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#48. Paul

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,331 (#160 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#47. Charles

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,958 (#50 most common name, -25.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Austin

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,394
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,397 (#65 most common name, -37.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Peter

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,647 (#132 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#44. Jeffrey

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,865
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,070 (#194 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Stephen

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,035
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 950 (#216 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Mark

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,063
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,623 (#134 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Jose

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#115 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Aaron

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,591
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,896 (#38 most common name, -25.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Samuel

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,079
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,297 (#28 most common name, -11.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Adam

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,265
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,188 (#48 most common name, -42.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Dylan

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,594 (#18 most common name, +17.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Timothy

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,448
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,616 (#135 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Jordan

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,355 (#66 most common name, -55.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Patrick

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,010
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,007 (#109 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Benjamin

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,074
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,161 (#19 most common name, +1.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Richard

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,756 (#126 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Sean

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,262
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,960 (#114 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Jason

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,126 (#49 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Christian

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,371 (#34 most common name, -41.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Eric

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,864
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Kyle

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,183
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,155 (#98 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Jacob

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,360
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,410 (#2 most common name, +9.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Steven

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,624
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Zachary

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,782
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,695 (#57 most common name, -68.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Brian

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,051
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,984 (#111 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Tyler

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,473
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,480 (#44 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Alexander

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,151
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,804 (#11 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. William

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,217
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,528 (#21 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Thomas

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,654
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,879 (#39 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Robert

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,663 (#58 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Brandon

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,431
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,943 (#52 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Justin

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,592
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,416 (#33 most common name, -67.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. James

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,739
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,702 (#17 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Jonathan

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,087 (#36 most common name, -70.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Ryan

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,239 (#13 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Kevin

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 17,658
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,913 (#53 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,542
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,315 (#27 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. David

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,919 (#15 most common name, -52.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Joshua

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,754
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,008 (#24 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. John

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,869
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,760 (#25 most common name, -66.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Anthony

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,902 (#16 most common name, -59.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Daniel

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,094
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,028 (#8 most common name, -56.6% 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 York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,151 (#23 most common name, -70.7% 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 York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 26,219
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,889 (#6 most common name, -58.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Matthew

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 28,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,689 (#7 most common name, -63.0% 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".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,236 (#22 most common name, -75.7% 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?".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 43,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,976 (#3 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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