Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York
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 in New York from 1990 to 1999.
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.
#50. Jenna
Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#223 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834
#49. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,074
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 730 (#257 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882
#48. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,081
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#29 most common name, -9.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,367
#47. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,662 (#3 most common name, +182.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199
#46. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#520 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,734
#45. Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#135 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546
#44. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 745 (#252 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330
#43. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,715 (#50 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425
#42. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 258 (#672 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872
#41. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 660 (#287 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231
#40. Gabrielle
Gabrielle is a name of French origin meaning "God is my strength".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,795
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,217 (#146 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,778
#39. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,836
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,840 (#89 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856
#38. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#228 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
#37. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#276 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687
#36. Chelsea
Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,183 (#150 (tie) most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777
#35. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,919 (#2 most common name, +124.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895
#34. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,397
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#661 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278
#33. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,658 (#53 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
#32. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,901 (#25 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
#31. Julia
Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,840
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126 (#39 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937
#30. Jasmine
Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,708 (#100 most common name, -71.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302
#29. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,282
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#253 most common name, -88.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520
#28. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,559 (#112 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856
#27. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,000
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#92 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
#26. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877
#25. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#41 most common name, -59.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
#24. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,635
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 748 (#249 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
#23. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,042 (#79 most common name, -73.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
#22. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#215 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639
#21. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,445 (#128 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
#20. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,355
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,292 (#69 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
#19. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,706 (#51 most common name, -67.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793
#18. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,861 (#47 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
#17. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 839 (#219 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967
#16. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515
#15. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,040
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463
#14. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
#13. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,479 (#31 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
#12. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,218
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#428 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
#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 2010 to 2019: 713 (#268 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,762
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,722 (#18 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
#9. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
#8. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,125 (#161 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,089 (#16 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
#6. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,919 (#7 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
#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 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102
#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
#3. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,649
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111
#1. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,881
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -83.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
