Most popular boy names in the 90s in Kentucky

Published 7:56 pm Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Kentucky

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Kentucky 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. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning “wreath, crown”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,293
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#189 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #48
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141

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#49. Corey

Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning “round hill”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,294
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 139 (#314 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #74
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,175

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#48. Brian

Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,304
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#200 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #36
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275

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#47. Jeremy

Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning “appointed by God”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,322
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#233 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #46
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787

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#46. Kevin

Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,331
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 449 (#123 most common name, -66.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #25
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195

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#45. Eric

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning “sole ruler”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,344
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#184 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #29
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220

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#44. Caleb

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “faithful”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,346
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#42 (tie) most common name, -5.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #55
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#43. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning “follower Of Christ”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,415
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 906 (#63 most common name, -36.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #32
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036

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#42. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong” or “enduring”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,474
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,639 (#25 most common name, +11.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #54
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,912

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#41. Dakota

Dakota is a name of Native American Dakota origin meaning “friend”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,554
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#166 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #77
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 46,592

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#40. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “crooked river”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,622
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,071 (#52 most common name, -34.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #45
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128

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#39. Adam

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “earth”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,653
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 471 (#118 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #39
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890

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#38. Travis

Travis is a name of French origin meaning “to cross”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,672
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 212 (#244 (tie) most common name, -87.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #52
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#37. Alexander

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,693
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,440 (#30 most common name, -14.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #23
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922

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#36. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,710
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,782 (#13 most common name, +4.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #33
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562

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#35. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,778
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,755 (#15 most common name, -1.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #57
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,541

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#34. Nathan

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “given”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,799
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 704 (#83 most common name, -60.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #38
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309

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#33. Steven

Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning “crown”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,861
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#135 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #35
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095

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#32. Dustin

Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning “brave warrior”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,977
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#313 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #65
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749

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#31. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,997
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 970 (#58 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #26
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603

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#30. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,014
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#20 most common name, -16.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #30
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912

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#29. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,030
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 924 (#61 most common name, -54.5% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #19
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192

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#28. Kyle

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning “narrow strait”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,053
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#196 (tie) most common name, -86.6% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #24
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198

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#27. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning “honouring God”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,058
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 539 (#107 most common name, -73.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #37
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748

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#26. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,251
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,282 (#41 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #42
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415

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#25. Dylan

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,285
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 828 (#71 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #34
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062

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#24. Aaron

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “high mountain”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,540
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 643 (#91 most common name, -74.7% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #31
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355

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#23. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,565
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,143 (#48 most common name, -55.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #8
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291

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#22. Ryan

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “little king” or “illustrious”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,720
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 901 (#65 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #14
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206

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#21. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has given”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,763
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 880 (#66 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #21
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464

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#20. Jordan

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to flow down”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,103
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 903 (#64 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #28
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733

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#19. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,269
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#42 (tie) most common name, -61.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #12
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651

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#18. Nicholas

Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,364
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 629 (#92 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #6
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308

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#17. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning “fame” or “bright”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,391
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,010 (#55 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #20
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430

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#16. Andrew

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,614
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#35 (tie) most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #7
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884

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#15. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,678
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,538 (#28 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #10
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696

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#14. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,888
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,834 (#10 most common name, -52.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #15
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101

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#13. Cody

Cody is a name of English origin meaning “helpful”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,898
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 242 (#219 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #27
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472

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#12. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning “righteous”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,918
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 571 (#98 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #17
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108

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#11. Tyler

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning “doorkeeper of an inn” or “owner of a tavern”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,381
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 734 (#80 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #9
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292

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#10. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning “beacon hill” or “crow”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,509
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 588 (#95 most common name, -87.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #11
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398

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#9. Zachary

Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,591
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 742 (#79 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #16
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268

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#8. Austin

Austin is a name of English origin meaning “magnificent”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,201
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 843 (#70 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #22
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120

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#7. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,227
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,329 (#38 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #3
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639

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#6. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,362
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,310 (#1 most common name, -38.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #18
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802

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#5. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,514
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,712 (#18 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #1
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360

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#4. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,525
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,375 (#32 most common name, -75.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #2
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231

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#3. Joshua

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,684
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,357 (#33 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #4
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139

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#2. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,967
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,632 (#4 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #13
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926

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#1. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.

Kentucky
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,171
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,092 (#8 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #5
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377

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