Most popular boy names in the 90s in North Carolina

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

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in North Carolina 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. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,114 (#9 most common name, +82.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,912

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#49. Travis

Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,291
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 485 (#244 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#48. Nathan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,358 (#54 most common name, -0.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#47. Brian

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,383
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 730 (#166 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Richard

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,386
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 770 (#155 most common name, -67.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#45. Dustin

Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,419
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#437 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749

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#44. Stephen

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 499 (#235 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Jeremy

Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 651 (#191 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787

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#42. Patrick

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 659 (#184 most common name, -74.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Hunter

Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,643
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,463 (#48 most common name, -6.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470

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#40. Kyle

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 532 (#222 (tie) most common name, -80.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Steven

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 784 (#152 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Adam

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,780
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,134 (#106 most common name, -59.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Eric

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,801
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 833 (#144 (tie) most common name, -70.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#36. Caleb

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,893
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,311 (#25 most common name, +14.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#35. Kevin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,049
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,513 (#81 most common name, -50.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Cameron

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,323
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,128 (#29 most common name, -5.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Charles

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,525
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,519 (#46 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Samuel

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,530
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,666 (#16 most common name, +3.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Dylan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,546
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,615 (#42 most common name, -26.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Christian

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,990 (#33 most common name, -16.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Benjamin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,785 (#14 most common name, +6.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Timothy

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,644
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,077 (#110 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Alexander

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,804
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,841 (#13 most common name, +1.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Anthony

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,819
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,688 (#37 most common name, -29.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Aaron

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,958
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,831 (#68 most common name, -53.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. Thomas

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,381 (#53 most common name, -43.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Cody

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,305
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 475 (#247 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Jordan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,498
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,095 (#60 most common name, -53.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Ryan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,670
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,252 (#55 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Daniel

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,776
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,518 (#22 most common name, -39.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Jonathan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,849
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,569 (#45 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Nicholas

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,727 (#73 most common name, -70.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Joseph

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,045
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,211 (#28 most common name, -46.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Austin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,096
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,981 (#61 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Robert

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,116 (#59 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Andrew

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,888 (#35 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Zachary

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,509 (#82 most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. David

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,480
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#24 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Tyler

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,938
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,925 (#65 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. John

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,121
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,611 (#20 most common name, -49.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Justin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,419
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,417 (#90 most common name, -80.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Jacob

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,866
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,765 (#7 most common name, -39.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Brandon

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,817
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,556 (#79 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. James

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,857
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,151 (#5 most common name, -41.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Matthew

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,125 (#30 most common name, -68.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. William

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,281
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,981 (#1 most common name, -32.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Michael

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,193
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,113 (#10 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Joshua

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,870
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,638 (#17 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Christopher

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,092
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,630 (#19 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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