Most popular boy names in the 90s in West Virginia

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January 10, 2023
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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.

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. Derek

Derek is a name of German origin meaning "the people's ruler".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#278 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,733

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#49. Seth

Seth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 557
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#173 (tie) most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #83
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,189

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#48. Ethan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 625 (#27 most common name, +11.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,912

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#47. Richard

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#140 (tie) most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861

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#46. Hunter

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 928 (#5 most common name, +46.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470

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#45. Jeremy

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 646
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#231 most common name, -87.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787

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#44. Eric

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 663
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#186 (tie) most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#43. Samuel

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 682
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 585 (#29 most common name, -14.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#42. Brian

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 685
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#186 (tie) most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#41. Benjamin

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 701
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 588 (#28 most common name, -16.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Corey

Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning "round hill".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 713
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#391 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,175

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#39. Alexander

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 736
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 553 (#33 most common name, -24.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#38. Caleb

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 753
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 488 (#43 most common name, -35.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#37. Nathan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 286 (#83 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309

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#36. Adam

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 835
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#130 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890

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#35. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 835
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 740 (#18 most common name, -11.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,541

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#34. Dylan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 837
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 296 (#81 most common name, -64.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#33. Kyle

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 846
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#168 most common name, -84.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Steven

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#145 most common name, -80.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. Travis

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 850
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#231 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#30. Dakota

Dakota is a name of Native American Dakota origin meaning "friend".

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 881
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 180 (#129 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 46,592

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#29. Thomas

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 886
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 348 (#70 most common name, -60.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#28. Charles

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 886
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#57 (tie) most common name, -53.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415

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#27. Anthony

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 895
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 326 (#73 most common name, -63.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#26. Dustin

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 898
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#245 (tie) most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749

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#25. Timothy

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 923
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#107 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748

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#24. Jordan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 928
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#74 most common name, -65.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. Aaron

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,013
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 245 (#98 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 375 (#62 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Jonathan

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#89 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 240 (#99 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Robert

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,437
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 396 (#60 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. John

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 568 (#31 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. David

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,495
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 451 (#50 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#16. Joseph

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 545 (#34 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 359 (#66 most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Andrew

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 467 (#47 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. William

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,665
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 824 (#7 most common name, -50.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Austin

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,746
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 415 (#55 (tie) most common name, -76.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Justin

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 202 (#118 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Cody

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,933
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#203 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. James

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,119
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 807 (#10 most common name, -61.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Matthew

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,132
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 493 (#41 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Zachary

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,191
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 259 (#93 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 176 (#131 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Jacob

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,312
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#4 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Christopher

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

West Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 482 (#44 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 409 (#57 (tie) most common name, -83.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 689 (#23 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#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 2010 to 2019: 475 (#45 (tie) most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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