Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York
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.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
#30. Jasmine
Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,922
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,148 (#142 (tie) most common name, -80.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,308 (#25 most common name)
#29. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,282
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 393 (#448 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,523 (#37 most common name)
#28. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,675
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,007 (#171 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,855 (#36 most common name)
#27. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,002
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 758 (#227 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
#26. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,556
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,343 (#113 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
#25. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,576
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,782 (#86 (tie) most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#26 most common name)
#24. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 372 (#473 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
#23. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,730
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,115 (#147 most common name, -85.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
#22. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,854
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 510 (#360 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,642 (#40 most common name)
#21. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,223
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 994 (#173 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
#20. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,355
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,100 (#152 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
#19. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,384
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,861 (#80 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,802 (#28 most common name)
#18. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,398
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,653 (#93 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
#17. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 535 (#340 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,973 (#31 most common name)
#16. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,991
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 968 (#176 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,522 (#32 most common name)
#15. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,040
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,567 (#30 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,474 (#19 most common name)
#14. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,462
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 820 (#209 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
#13. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,918
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,211 (#39 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
#12. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,218
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 281 (#607 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
#11. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,460
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 393 (#448 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,763
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,789 (#25 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
#9. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,488
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 517 (#352 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
#8. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,018
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 617 (#295 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,166
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,406 (#16 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
#6. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,517
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,375 (#10 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
#5. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,552
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,064 (#157 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,795
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 660 (#277 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
#3. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,975
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,251 (#57 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,649
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 577 (#315 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
#1. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,883
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,959 (#69 (tie) most common name, -90.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)