Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in New York using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in New York 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.

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#50. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#223 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834

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#49. Jacqueline

Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,074
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 730 (#257 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882

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#48. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,081
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#29 most common name, -9.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,367

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#47. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,662 (#3 most common name, +182.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

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#46. Erica

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#520 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,734

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#45. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#135 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546

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#44. Erin

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 745 (#252 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

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#43. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,715 (#50 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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#42. Shannon

Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 258 (#672 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872

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#41. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 660 (#287 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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#40. Gabrielle

Gabrielle is a name of French origin meaning "God is my strength".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,795
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,217 (#146 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,778

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#39. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,836
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,840 (#89 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856

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#38. Amber

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#228 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

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#37. Kelly

Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#276 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687

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#36. Chelsea

Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,183 (#150 (tie) most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777

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#35. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,919 (#2 most common name, +124.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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#34. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,397
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#661 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#33. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,658 (#53 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

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#32. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,901 (#25 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#31. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,840
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126 (#39 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

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#30. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,708 (#100 most common name, -71.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302

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#29. Tiffany

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,282
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#253 most common name, -88.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520

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#28. Kimberly

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,559 (#112 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856

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#27. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,000
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#92 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#26. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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#25. Brianna

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#41 most common name, -59.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#24. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,635
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 748 (#249 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#23. Taylor

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,042 (#79 most common name, -73.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#22. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#215 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

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#21. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,445 (#128 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#20. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,355
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,292 (#69 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

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#19. Alexandra

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,706 (#51 most common name, -67.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#18. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,861 (#47 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#17. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 839 (#219 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#16. Michelle

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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#15. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,040
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

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#14. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#13. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,479 (#31 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#12. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,218
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#428 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#11. Danielle

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,460
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#268 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#10. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,762
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,722 (#18 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#9. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#8. Stephanie

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,125 (#161 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#7. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,089 (#16 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#6. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,919 (#7 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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#5. Nicole

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

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#4. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#3. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#2. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,649
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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#1. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,881
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -83.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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