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Baby names that were most popular around 1990. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1990

  • 5,861 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1990
  • 4,087 girl names and 2,255 boy names are associated with 1990
  • 1990 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992

Popular Girl Names 1990

165 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1990

#105
Spain
new house
#126
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#170
Greek
Pure
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#208
English
wished-for child
#224
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#339
Ireland↑ Rising
Rocky place
#343
France
Laurel
#356
Spain
Spanish
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#442
Spain
crowned
#462
American
Poet
#467
Italy
white
#500
English
God is gracious
#500
American
English
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Hebrew
He will be gracious
#501
American
English
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#501
American
to bloom
#502
English
pure
#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
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
American
gift of God
#503
France
Revelation
#504
Sanskrit origins
Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.
#504
American
from Britain
#504
Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
Italy
rich, powerful
#504
Hebrew
Hebrew
#505
English
English
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#505
American
a flower or plant
#505
American
A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.
#506
Spain
Spanish
#506
American
delight
#507
USA
Star or star-like
#508
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#508
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
Slavic countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
Latin
exalted one, elevated
#509
American
One who is beautiful or precious.
#510
African
Daughter of the people
#510
Spanish
Spanish
#511
Japan
to fly
#511
Native American
Native American
#512
American
Loving and beloved
#512
American
French
#512
India
beloved
#512
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
English
English
#512
American
English
#513
USA
A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.
#513
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#513
Norway
the name of a type of fish
#513
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#514
American
Blessing
#514
USA
English
#514
French
French
#515
American
A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.
#516
American
a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.
#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
#516
American
Earth
#517
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#518
Austria
glorious
#518
American
from the valley by the meadow
#518
American
English
#518
American
It is often associated with strength and resilience
#519
American
help, protect
#519
English
clear and brilliant glass
#519
American
English
#519
American
Christian follower
#519
American
From the lake
#519
Persian
Persian
#519
English
To be free
#519
English
To cross over
#519
English
a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#519
Arabic
jasmine flower
#521
Greece
αγγελία - angel or messenger
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#522
Arabic
the conqueror
#522
Philippines
A woman of great beauty and virtue
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#522
USA
Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.
#522
Serbia
little king
#523
English
valley
#523
France
French
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
USA
Spirit, essence
#524
American
English
#524
American
English
#526
France
invaluable
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#528
Spanish
mountainous
#528
Scandinavia
Danish
#528
American
English
#529
American
Center, core
#529
Dutch
Dutch
#529
English
supplanter
#529
American
varied interpretations related to light or beauty
#530
Spanish
rainbow
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
American
English
#531
American
from the court
#531
Latin
Derived from 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Turkish
#531
American
English
#532
Hebrew
delicate; tender
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#533
American
Latin
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
American
Divine Gift
#533
USA
to be steadfast
#534
American
From Brittany
#534
American
a blend of Kay and Linda, often interpreted as pure or beloved
#535
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Japan
radiance, shine, light
#535
American
English
#535
American
African American Vernacular English
#536
American
A feminine variation of the name Jiles, modernly associated with joyful or cheerful.
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#537
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#537
American
The one who is bold
#538
American
gift from God
#538
American
a variation of the name 'Shana', meaning 'lily' or 'flower'
#539
American
English
#539
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#540
Italy
Angel
#540
American
English
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
American
English
#540
American
A fusion name that suggests a blend of 'Rae' and 'Nisha', symbolizing light.
#540
Latin
Latin
#541
China
Chinese
#541
Arabic
wild flower
#542
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
American
English
#542
USA
God is gracious
#543
American
Grace
#543
American
Noble or truthful
#543
American
A modern name derived from the combination of Jerica and Erica.
#543
Ireland
tir na nognah, la tierra de la juventud (meaning: land of eternal youth)
#544
American
A combination of Tai and Anna
#545
American
English
#545
American
Rejoice
#545
Hebrew
רִבְקָה - Meaning 'to tie, bind'.
#545
American
variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'
#545
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#546
American
English
#546
Spain
Spanish

Popular Boy Names 1990

66 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1990

#65
Greece
Greek
#82
Israel
God has given
#105
Spain
new house
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#185
American
Latin
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#208
English
wished-for child
#224
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#339
Ireland↑ Rising
Rocky place
#343
France
Laurel
#356
Spain
Spanish
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#442
Spain
crowned
#462
American
Poet
#467
Italy
white
#501
Italy
eagle power
#501
Nigeria
A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.
#502
English
pure
#504
American
Une forme de Michel
#505
American
English
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#506
American
strong and powerful
#510
Germanic
A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.
#511
Japan
to fly
#512
American
French
#513
American
A modern invented name.
#516
American
Spanish
#517
American
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
English
clear and brilliant glass
#519
USA
English
#519
Iran
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
#523
Hebrew
held by the heel
#524
USA
Spirit, essence
#524
American
English
#525
American
Combination of John and Luke, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'bringer of light'
#526
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#530
Italian
enduring, steadfast
#531
American
English
#531
American
One who packs.
#531
American
rocky hill
#532
USA
Derived from the Welsh surname Denzil, meaning 'from the fortress'.
#532
American
English
#535
Japan
radiance, shine, light
#535
Japan
新太郎
#536
Hebrew
My people
#537
India
Sanskrit
#539
Italy
Italian
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
Nigeria
A woke from sleep.
#540
Hebrew
Hebrew
#541
China
Chinese
#541
American
English
#543
American
God has healed
#544
South Africa
Xhosa
#546
India
Sanskrit
#546
Spain
Spanish

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