Most popular boy names in the 90s in West Virginia
compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in West Virginia using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
#30. Dakota
Dakota is a name of Native American Dakota origin meaning "friend".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 881
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 129 (#166 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 46,594 (#76 most common name)
#29. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 887
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 314 (#62 (tie) most common name, -64.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)
#28. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 887
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 334 (#57 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,433 (#42 most common name)
#27. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 895
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 234 (#93 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,229 (#19 most common name)
#26. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 898
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#306 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,750 (#64 most common name)
#25. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 924
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 159 (#134 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,767 (#37 most common name)
#24. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 928
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 204 (#112 (tie) most common name, -78.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,752 (#28 most common name)
#23. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,013
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 141 (#158 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,372 (#31 most common name)
#22. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,068
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 286 (#74 (tie) most common name, -73.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)
#21. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,131
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 160 (#132 (tie) most common name, -85.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)
#20. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,389
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#156 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)
#19. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,437
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 286 (#74 (tie) most common name, -80.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,454 (#20 most common name)
#18. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,467
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 443 (#34 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)
#17. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,495
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 313 (#64 (tie) most common name, -79.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)
#16. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,514
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 415 (#42 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)
#15. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,530
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 208 (#110 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)
#14. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,547
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 292 (#71 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,929 (#7 most common name)
#13. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,666
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 667 (#13 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)
#12. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,746
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 215 (#105 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,135 (#22 most common name)
#11. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,871
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 103 (#196 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 most common name)
#10. Cody
Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,933
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#269 (tie) most common name, -96.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,478 (#27 most common name)
#9. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,119
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 663 (#14 most common name, -68.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)
#8. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,132
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 317 (#60 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)
#7. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,191
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 135 (#163 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)
#6. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,306
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 122 (#174 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)
#5. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,312
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 488 (#29 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)
#4. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,339
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 316 (#61 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)
#3. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,453
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 167 (#129 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,308 (#9 most common name)
#2. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,579
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 493 (#28 most common name, -80.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)
#1. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,719
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 275 (#77 most common name, -89.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)