Most popular boy names in the 90s in West Virginia

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April 14, 2026
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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.

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.

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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 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)

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#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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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: 1,467
- 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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