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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 โ€” nostalgic for millennial parents.
  • 13,484 names peaked in popularity during the 1990s
  • 9,080 girl names and 5,718 boy names peaked in the 1990s
  • 1990s names are considered vintage โ€” many are due for a revival

1990s Girl Names

159 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1990s

#19
English
rival
#45
Latin
Victory
#48
Israel
ื—ึทื ึธึผื”
#87
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Who is like God?
#91
Hebrew
princess
#94
France
of Magdala
#101
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#112
American
Son of Carr
#114
Hebrew
Hebrew
#123
Italy
Italian
#126
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#152
Ireland
Irish
#154
American
English
#170
Greek
Pure
#172
English
bailiff, steward
#177
USA
Maker of tiles
#191
Persian
Persian
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#203
Greece
Greek
#204
Greece
defender of mankind
#205
American
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#208
English
wished-for child
#214
American
English
#224
Hebrew
ืึธื ึธื” - 'grace' or 'favor'
#229
Greek
Greek
#230
Irishโ†‘ Making a comeback
little, dark one
#247
Welsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#252
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
English
#253
France
French
#254
Hebrew
ewe
#257
English
peacock town
#258
American
Speckled or freckled
#260
England
to cut or to tailor
#280
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#300
Frenchโ†‘ Making a comeback
heavenly
#301
Denmark
A beloved name with deep roots
#303
England
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#307
Australia
Wide meadow
#308
Spainโ†‘ Making a comeback
Lion
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#324
English
Hebrew
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#334
Greek
Greek
#337
American
son of the marsh-dwellers
#340
Arabic
ุฎู„ูŠู„
#342
Spanishโ†‘ Making a comeback
Emerald
#356
Spain
Spanish
#361
Englishโ†‘ Making a comeback
English
#367
Irish
Warrior
#374
Italyโ†‘ Making a comeback
from France; free one
#377
American
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#383
Arabic
King
#392
American
Scottish
#393
American
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#396
English
from the river Severn
#399
Ireland
From the grassland village
#403
Greece
defender of mankind
#415
Franceโ†‘ Making a comeback
Latin
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#429
American
English
#432
American
English
#442
Spain
crowned
#444
France
French
#448
Greece
Greek
#450
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Irish
#455
American
raven
#456
Irishโ†‘ Making a comeback
Beautiful
#462
American
Poet
#466
Democratic Republic of the Conโ†‘ Making a comeback
Lingala
#467
Italy
white
#470
Irelandโ†‘ Making a comeback
Irish
#476
Kenyaโ†‘ Making a comeback
Faith
#477
Ireland
Little dark one
#495
USA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning โ€˜crooked noseโ€™.
#496
Ireland
Irish
#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
English
pure
#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
Japan
to fly
#511
Native American
Native American
#512
American
French
#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
American
English
#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
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#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.

1990s Boy Names

115 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1990s

#32
American
ืžึทืชึดึผืชึฐื™ึธื”ื•ึผ - meaning 'gift of God'.
#35
Hebrew
ืขึทืงึนื‘ (Ya'akov) means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.
#68
Hebrew
ืึฒื”ึธืจึนืŸ
#87
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Who is like God?
#96
Israel
ื™ึธืจึฐื“ึตืŸ - Yarden, meaning 'to descend'
#101
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#109
Greece
victory of the people
#112
American
Son of Carr
#123
Italy
Italian
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#152
Ireland
Irish
#154
American
English
#172
English
bailiff, steward
#177
USA
Maker of tiles
#191
Persian
Persian
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#203
Greece
Greek
#204
Greece
defender of mankind
#205
American
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#208
English
wished-for child
#214
American
English
#224
Hebrew
ืึธื ึธื” - 'grace' or 'favor'
#229
Greek
Greek
#230
Irishโ†‘ Making a comeback
little, dark one
#247
Welsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#252
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
English
#253
France
French
#257
English
peacock town
#258
American
Speckled or freckled
#260
England
to cut or to tailor
#280
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#301
Denmark
A beloved name with deep roots
#303
England
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#307
Australia
Wide meadow
#308
Spainโ†‘ Making a comeback
Lion
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#324
English
Hebrew
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#334
Greek
Greek
#337
American
son of the marsh-dwellers
#340
Arabic
ุฎู„ูŠู„
#342
Spanishโ†‘ Making a comeback
Emerald
#356
Spain
Spanish
#361
Englishโ†‘ Making a comeback
English
#367
Irish
Warrior
#374
Italyโ†‘ Making a comeback
from France; free one
#377
American
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#383
Arabic
King
#392
American
Scottish
#393
American
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#396
English
from the river Severn
#399
Ireland
From the grassland village
#403
Greece
defender of mankind
#415
Franceโ†‘ Making a comeback
Latin
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#429
American
English
#432
American
English
#442
Spain
crowned
#444
France
French
#448
Greece
Greek
#450
Americanโ†‘ Making a comeback
Irish
#455
American
raven
#456
Irishโ†‘ Making a comeback
Beautiful
#462
American
Poet
#466
Democratic Republic of the Conโ†‘ Making a comeback
Lingala
#467
Italy
white
#470
Irelandโ†‘ Making a comeback
Irish
#476
Kenyaโ†‘ Making a comeback
Faith
#477
Ireland
Little dark one
#495
USA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning โ€˜crooked noseโ€™.
#496
Ireland
Irish
#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
English
pure
#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.
#511
Japan
to fly
#512
American
French
#512
American
Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond
#512
Bosnia and Herzegovina
One who brings peace and higher order
#513
American
Unknown
#513
American
English
#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
#514
American
Beauty

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