Most popular boy names in the 90s in Virginia

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Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1990s in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration.

Most popular boy names in the 90s in Virginia

Most popular boy names in the 90s in Virginia — Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. 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. Stacker 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. Caleb

#50. Caleb — Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,796
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,936 (#24 most common name, +63.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262
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#49. Jeremy

#49. Jeremy — Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 671 (#143 most common name, -62.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787
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#48. Jason

#48. Jason — Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,039
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,520 (#68 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706
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#47. Cameron

#47. Cameron — Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#46 most common name, -1.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128
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#46. Hunter

#46. Hunter — Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,999 (#49 most common name, -12.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470
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#45. Travis

#45. Travis — Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 387 (#230 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194
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#44. Sean

#44. Sean — Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,315
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#129 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,993
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#43. Stephen

#43. Stephen — Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,345
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 452 (#204 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
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#42. Nathan

#42. Nathan — Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,386
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,165 (#45 most common name, -9.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309
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#41. Richard

#41. Richard — Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 691 (#140 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
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#40. Adam

#40. Adam — Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -35.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
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#39. Patrick

#39. Patrick — Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 848 (#112 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
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#38. Steven

#38. Steven — Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 781 (#125 most common name, -70.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
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#37. Dylan

#37. Dylan — Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,656
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,629 (#31 most common name, -1.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
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#36. Christian

#36. Christian — Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,669
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,544 (#33 most common name, -4.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
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#35. Eric

#35. Eric — Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 745 (#132 most common name, -74.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
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#34. Brian

#34. Brian — Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,028
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 631 (#151 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275
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#33. Timothy

#33. Timothy — Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,075
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 834 (#115 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
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#32. Jordan

#32. Jordan — Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,130
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#69 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
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#31. Samuel

#31. Samuel — Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,154
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#21 most common name, -3.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
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#30. Charles

#30. Charles — Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,195
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,248 (#40 most common name, -29.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
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#29. Aaron

#29. Aaron — Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,280
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -52.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
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#28. Cody

#28. Cody — Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,333
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#254 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472
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#27. Kyle

#27. Kyle — Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,741
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 634 (#150 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
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#26. Anthony

#26. Anthony — Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,765
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,436 (#35 most common name, -35.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
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#25. Benjamin

#25. Benjamin — Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,803
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,682 (#12 most common name, -3.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
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#24. Kevin

#24. Kevin — Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,947
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,224 (#82 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
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#23. Alexander

#23. Alexander — Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,732 (#11 most common name, -11.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
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#22. Thomas

#22. Thomas — Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,230
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,385 (#38 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
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#21. Austin

#21. Austin — Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,642 (#60 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
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#20. Jonathan

#20. Jonathan — Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,749
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,092 (#47 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
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#19. Justin

#19. Justin — Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#77 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
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#18. Daniel

#18. Daniel — Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,137 (#18 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
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#17. Nicholas

#17. Nicholas — Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,801
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,784 (#56 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
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#16. Ryan

#16. Ryan — Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,859
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,644 (#30 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
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#15. Robert

#15. Robert — Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,867
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,937 (#53 most common name, -67.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
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#14. Joseph

#14. Joseph — Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,883
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,920 (#26 most common name, -50.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
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#13. Zachary

#13. Zachary — Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,966
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,622 (#62 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
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#12. David

#12. David — David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,072
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,928 (#25 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
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#11. Tyler

#11. Tyler — Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,661 (#58 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
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#10. Andrew

#10. Andrew — Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,687
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,962 (#23 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
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#9. Jacob

#9. Jacob — Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,218 (#6 most common name, -38.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
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#8. Brandon

#8. Brandon — Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,372 (#72 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
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#7. John

#7. John — John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,140
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,334 (#14 most common name, -53.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
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#6. James

#6. James — James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,693
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,571 (#4 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
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#5. William

#5. William — William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,119
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,727 (#1 most common name, -29.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
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#4. Joshua

#4. Joshua — Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,029 (#22 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
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#3. Matthew

#3. Matthew — Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,136
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,194 (#17 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
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#2. Christopher

#2. Christopher — Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,050 (#20 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231
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#1. Michael

#1. Michael — Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Virginia
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,915
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,842 (#9 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360
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