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The 1990s blended classic with modern. Softer endings became popular for girls, while boys got strong, single-syllable names.

Quick facts: 1990s names

  • 1990s names are the new vintage — nostalgic for millennial parents.
  • 12,991 names peaked in popularity during the 1990s
  • 8,517 girl names and 4,936 boy names peaked in the 1990s
  • 1990s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1990s Girl Names

147 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1990s

#34
English
rival
#54
Latin
Victory
#56
Israel
חַנָּה
#81
France
of Magdala
#90
Hebrew
princess
#151
Hebrew
Hebrew
#164
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#186
Greek
Pure
#196
English↑ Making a comeback
wished-for child
#206
Persian
Persian
#209
English
bailiff, steward
#222
Ireland
Irish
#229
Irish↑ Making a comeback
little, dark one
#237
Greece
defender of mankind
#245
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#250
Hebrew
ewe
#268
Greek
Greek
#312
Welsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#321
English↑ Making a comeback
from the river Severn
#348
Australia
Wide meadow
#352
England
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#356
Hebrew
lion of God
#364
English
Hebrew
#373
Spanish
Emerald
#403
England
to cut or to tailor
#404
English
English
#448
American
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#453
Greek
Greek
#455
France
French
#474
Greece
defender of mankind
#477
USA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.
#486
Hebrew↑ Making a comeback
lioness of God
#500
Italy
white
#500
English
God is gracious
#500
American
English
#500
American
African American Vernacular English
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Hebrew
He will be gracious
#501
American
eagle
#501
American
A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.
#501
American
Dark-haired
#501
American
Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.
#501
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#501
American
An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.
#501
American
to bloom
#501
American
English
#502
American
follower of Christ
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#503
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
American
Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'
#503
American
Pure
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#503
American
gift of God
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
Sanskrit origins
Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.
#504
American
noble or strong
#504
Italy
rich, powerful
#504
Hebrew
Hebrew
#504
American
An unexpected gift
#504
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#504
American
One who is strong
#505
American
Inspirational or a leader.
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#505
American
a flower or plant
#505
American
Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations
#506
USA
A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.
#506
American
delight
#506
American
Rival
#506
USA
English
#506
American
of Mars, warrior
#506
American
Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'
#507
American
a combination of names
#507
American
desired, longed for
#507
American
A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.
#508
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#509
Slavic countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
American
divine
#509
American
French
#509
American
One who is beautiful or precious.
#509
Russian
fairy queen
#510
English
lioness
#510
Greek
defender of men
#510
African
Daughter of the people
#510
American
Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.
#510
American
a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'
#510
American
English
#510
Spanish
Spanish
#511
American
Blossom, flower
#511
USA
A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
#511
Spain
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#511
Native American
Native American
#512
Hebrew
Grace
#512
Greece
defender of man
#512
American
English
#512
India
beloved
#512
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
English
English
#512
American
English
#513
American
deluxe
#513
USA
A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.
#513
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#513
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#514
Slovenia
light, bright, shining
#514
American
A modern variation of Brianna
#514
American
English
#514
American
A variation of the name 'Jerena', related to the Hebrew 'Yareach' meaning 'moon'.
#514
American
A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.
#514
American
A variant of Kirsten, meaning 'Christian'.
#514
American
Beauty
#514
American
an invented name, possibly combining elements of Quen and Tavia, suggesting qualities of elegance and life.
#514
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
USA
English
#514
French
French
#515
USA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#515
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Mexico
The name Naibe is derived from the Nahuatl word 'nahui', meaning 'four'.
#516
Slavic regions
Slavic
#516
American
a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.
#516
American
One who is strong.
#516
African
A variation of the name with connections to being a 'strong' or 'blessed' individual.
#516
India
Silk
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#517
American
defender of mankind
#517
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#517
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#517
India
Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.
#517
American
American
#518
Austria
glorious
#518
American
English
#518
American
English
#518
American
It is often associated with strength and resilience
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
English
#519
American
From the lake
#519
Nigeria
God has done this for us.
#519
Persian
Persian
#519
English
a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#519
France
French
#519
Arabic
jasmine flower
#520
American
English
#520
American
A unique variation of Tiffany, meaning 'theophany'
#521
Greece
αγγελία - angel or messenger
#521
American
Unknown origin, possibly a modern creative variation.
#521
American
church near a lake
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#521
American
English

1990s Boy Names

61 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1990s

#32
American
מַתִּתְיָהוּ - meaning 'gift of God'.
#43
Hebrew
עַקֹב (Ya'akov) means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.
#80
Hebrew
אֲהָרֹן
#112
Greece
victory of the people
#209
English
bailiff, steward
#312
Welsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#356
Hebrew
lion of God
#403
England
to cut or to tailor
#500
USA
From the valley of the rivers
#500
Japan
one hundred years
#500
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#500
American
A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.
#501
Welsh
Carefree
#501
African
English
#501
Nigeria
A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.
#501
Bangladesh
Arabic
#502
American
God gives victory
#503
France
Christian, follower of Christ.
#503
China
Chinese
#503
Greece
Greek
#504
USA
A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.
#504
American
Une forme de Michel
#505
American
English
#505
American
victorious or conqueror
#505
American
impulsive
#505
Arabic
Arabic
#505
American
English
#506
American
strong and powerful
#506
Ghana
one who is born on a Saturday
#506
Hebrew
God has sent
#507
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#507
India
brightness, illumination
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#508
Japan
Wise, virtuous, abundant
#509
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
American
A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.
#509
American
a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'
#510
American
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'
#511
Hebrew
exalted father
#511
Arabic
The one who is praised.
#512
American
Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond
#512
Bosnia and Herzegovina
One who brings peace and higher order
#513
American
Unknown
#514
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
American
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#514
English
A combination of John and Tay
#515
Arabic
he who brings joy
#516
American
Spanish
#516
American
English
#516
American
American English
#516
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Pakistan
prince
#517
American
A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor
#517
American
A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.
#517
Turkey
The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.
#519
Arabic
Intelligent, wise
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
Nigeria
God has done this for us.
#519
American
English
#521
American
A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.
#521
American
church near a lake

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