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  1. Popular Boy Names 1991

Baby names that were most popular around 1991. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1991

  • 6,145 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1991
  • 4,269 girl names and 2,405 boy names are associated with 1991
  • 1991 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993

Popular Boy Names 1991

76 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1991

#123
Italy
Italian
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#177
USA
Maker of tiles
#191
Persian
Persian
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#208
English
wished-for child
#224
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#308
Spain↑ Rising
Lion
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#343
France
Laurel
#356
Spain
Spanish
#361
English↑ Rising
English
#403
Greece
defender of mankind
#415
France↑ Rising
Latin
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#442
Spain
crowned
#462
American
Poet
#467
Italy
white
#501
Italy
eagle power
#501
Welsh
Carefree
#501
African
English
#501
Nigeria
A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.
#502
English
pure
#503
China
Chinese
#504
American
Une forme de Michel
#505
American
English
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#506
American
strong and powerful
#510
American
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'
#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'
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
English
clear and brilliant glass
#519
Iran
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
#519
American
English
#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
#526
American
Spanish
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#528
American
English
#530
Italian
enduring, steadfast
#530
Arabic
Arabic
#531
American
English
#531
American
One who packs.
#532
USA
Derived from the Welsh surname Denzil, meaning 'from the fortress'.
#532
American
English
#535
Japan
radiance, shine, light
#535
American
English
#535
Japan
新太郎
#536
American
A variant of the name 'Shaquille', often meaning 'the one who is great' or 'the one who is mighty'.
#537
India
Sanskrit
#538
American
Spanish
#539
Italy
Italian
#539
Chinese
Little, tiny or small
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
Hebrew
Hebrew
#541
American
English
#543
American
God has healed
#543
American
Soap
#544
South Africa
Xhosa
#546
India
Sanskrit
#546
Spain
Spanish
#547
Norway
Norwegian
#547
Israel
ישר אל
#548
Indian
Possessor or holder