Most popular girl names in the 90s in Virginia

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

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

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,623
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#310 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#49. Kimberly

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,704
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 625 (#130 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#48. Sara

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,704
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 536 (#152 most common name, -68.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#47. Michelle

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,727
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 414 (#197 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Haley

Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,742
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 435 (#185 (tie) most common name, -75.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181

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#45. Kelly

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,743
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 240 (#347 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#44. Laura

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#315 (tie) most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,676 (#6 most common name, +106.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757

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#42. Kaitlyn

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,807
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 526 (#155 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Alyssa

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,017 (#74 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Christina

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,858
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 279 (#301 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Jordan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,865
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#201 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 61,753

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#38. Erin

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,912
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#254 (tie) most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#37. Anna

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,939
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,593 (#31 most common name, -17.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

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#36. Olivia

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,979
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,803 (#1 most common name, +142.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Brianna

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,008
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,108 (#63 most common name, -44.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Allison

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,020
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,419 (#39 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Kelsey

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,196
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 278 (#303 most common name, -87.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116

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#32. Chelsea

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,235
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#253 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,240
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,132 (#8 most common name, +39.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,852

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#30. Alexandra

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 984 (#77 most common name, -56.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Heather

Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#867 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,604

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#28. Nicole

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,375
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 427 (#193 most common name, -82.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Tiffany

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,387
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#446 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Danielle

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,590
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 311 (#271 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Morgan

Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,682
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 830 (#92 most common name, -69.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188

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#24. Stephanie

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 367 (#223 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,727
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 874 (#89 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662

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#22. Rebecca

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,941
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 492 (#167 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Jennifer

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,994
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 370 (#221 (tie) most common name, -87.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#20. Jasmine

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 731 (#112 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Katherine

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,222
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,303 (#45 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Alexis

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,169 (#58 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Courtney

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,292
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#571 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Victoria

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,359
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,540 (#32 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Amber

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 240 (#347 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Megan

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,148
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 315 (#267 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Kayla

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,170
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 806 (#100 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Hannah

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,263
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,085 (#19 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Lauren

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 818 (#95 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Rachel

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,446
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 614 (#134 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Amanda

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,448
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 188 (#422 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Elizabeth

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,855 (#10 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Taylor

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,679
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,099 (#67 most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Samantha

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,813
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,346 (#44 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Brittany

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,263
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#377 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Emily

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,295
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,868 (#9 most common name, -54.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Sarah

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,388 (#42 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#2. Jessica

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

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,199
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 415 (#196 most common name, -94.2% 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".

Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,302
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,258 (#47 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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