Alabama’s most popular baby boy names from the 1990s
Published 7:56 pm Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Alabama
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Alabama using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
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.
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#50. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “handsome”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,214
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 415 (#131 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #65
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,237
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#49. Corey
Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning “round hill”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,234
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#272 (tie) most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #76
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,175
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#48. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “given”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,285
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 804 (#75 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #39
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309
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#47. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning “one who tailors clothes”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,289
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#260 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #64
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,382
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#46. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “earth”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,295
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 384 (#144 most common name, -70.3% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #40
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
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#45. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning “narrow strait”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,331
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#208 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #24
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
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#44. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,386
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 514 (#104 most common name, -62.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #25
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
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#43. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning “brave warrior”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,391
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#392 (tie) most common name, -91.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #67
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749
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#42. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning “dominant ruler”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,413
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#134 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #41
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
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#41. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning “wreath, crown”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,416
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#195 (tie) most common name, -79.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #49
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
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#40. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning “sole ruler”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,464
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 436 (#126 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #29
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
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#39. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “crooked river”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,489
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,231 (#42 most common name, -17.3% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #46
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128
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#38. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning “nobleman”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,494
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 336 (#169 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #42
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
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#37. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,510
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,269 (#40 most common name, -16.0% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #23
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
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#36. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,657
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 931 (#64 (tie) most common name, -43.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #34
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
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#35. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning “follower Of Christ”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,670
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,320 (#32 most common name, -21.0% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #32
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
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#34. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “high mountain”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,696
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#85 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #31
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
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#33. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “faithful”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,732
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,452 (#26 most common name, -16.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #56
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262
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#32. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning “appointed by God”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,771
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 350 (#161 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #47
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787
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#31. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,839
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,957 (#10 most common name, +6.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #33
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
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#30. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning “crown”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,841
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 370 (#149 (tie) most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #35
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
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#29. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,853
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,453 (#25 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #30
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
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#28. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,988
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 957 (#61 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #19
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
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#27. Hunter
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning “one who hunts”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,001
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,310 (#34 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #59
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470
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#26. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning “honouring God”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,077
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 645 (#90 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #38
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
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#25. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “little king” or “illustrious”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,101
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 773 (#77 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #14
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
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#24. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,217
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,316 (#33 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #26
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
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#23. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,323
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,467 (#23 most common name, -36.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #43
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
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#22. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to flow down”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,334
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,085 (#52 most common name, -53.5% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #28
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
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#21. Cody
Cody is a name of English origin meaning “helpful”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,684
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 284 (#202 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #27
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472
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#20. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,768
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,297 (#35 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #8
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
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#19. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,863
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 715 (#81 most common name, -75.0% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #6
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
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#18. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has given”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,015
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,060 (#53 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #21
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
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#17. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,279
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 568 (#97 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #16
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
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#16. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,441
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,522 (#19 most common name, -55.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #10
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
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#15. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,490
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,602 (#18 most common name, -54.1% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #12
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
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#14. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,556
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,379 (#29 most common name, -61.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #7
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
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#13. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning “fame” or “bright”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,604
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,265 (#41 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #20
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
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#12. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning “doorkeeper of an inn” or “owner of a tavern”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,666
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 931 (#64 (tie) most common name, -74.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #9
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
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#11. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning “magnificent”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,896
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 963 (#59 most common name, -75.3% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #22
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
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#10. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning “beacon hill” or “crow”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,607
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#76 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #11
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
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#9. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,609
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,273 (#38 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #3
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
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#8. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,708
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,063 (#8 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #5
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
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#7. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning “righteous”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,822
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#82 most common name, -85.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #17
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
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#6. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,857
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,986 (#3 most common name, -38.5% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #15
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
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#5. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,878
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,973 (#9 most common name, -66.4% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #1
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360
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#4. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,934
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,195 (#2 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #13
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
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#3. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,105
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,751 (#14 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #4
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
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#2. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,488
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,242 (#1 most common name, -34.6% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #18
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
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#1. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
Alabama
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,636
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,776 (#12 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 90s)
National
– Rank: #2
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231
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