Most popular boy names in the 90s in California

By Stacker

Published January 10, 2023 3:38 PM

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Most popular boy names in the 90s in California

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

Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “the Lord exists”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,623
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,779 (#110 most common name, -62.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #50
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 73,790

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#49. Bryan

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,733
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,913 (#106 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #62
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,706

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#48. Eduardo

Eduardo is a name of Spanish origin meaning “wealthy guard”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,878
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,462 (#118 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #133
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 26,917

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#47. Thomas

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,995
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,090 (#81 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#46. Adrian

Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning “man of Adria”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,067
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,714 (#20 most common name, +20.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #92
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 41,827

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#45. Jorge

Jorge is a name of Spanish origin meaning “farmer”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,300
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,787 (#109 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #117
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 32,535

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#44. Victor

Victor is a name of Latin origin meaning “winner or conqueror”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,496
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,499 (#96 most common name, -59.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #93
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,904

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#43. Gabriel

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,744
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,084 (#36 most common name, -12.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #72
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 54,783

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#42. Jason

Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning “healer”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,027
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,515 (#57 most common name, -39.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #45
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,706

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#41. Jordan

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,125
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,033 (#65 most common name, -43.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#40. Samuel

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,565
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,933 (#38 most common name, -18.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#39. Angel

Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning “messenger of God”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,062
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,559 (#18 most common name, +9.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #102
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,707

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#38. Alejandro

Alejandro is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,082
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,017 (#84 most common name, -60.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #108
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 34,879

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#37. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning “dominant ruler”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,168
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,137 (#125 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #41
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861

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#36. Austin

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,598
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,651 (#75 most common name, -57.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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#35. Aaron

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,832
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,612 (#25 most common name, -7.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#34. Miguel

Miguel is a name of Spanish origin meaning “who is like God?”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,993
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,646 (#76 most common name, -58.4% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #94
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,762

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#33. Zachary

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,539
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,491 (#97 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#32. Steven

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,037
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,453 (#119 most common name, -75.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#31. William

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,496
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,233 (#29 most common name, -23.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#30. Brian

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,076
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,875 (#131 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#29. Carlos

Carlos is a name of Spanish origin meaning “free man”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,141
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,262 (#61 most common name, -56.8% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #71
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,012

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#28. Kyle

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,410
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,110 (#164 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#27. Jesus

Jesus is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to deliver”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,555
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,436 (#48 most common name, -54.1% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #79
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 48,848

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#26. Eric

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,305
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,839 (#87 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#25. Tyler

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 21,783
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,625 (#94 most common name, -74.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#24. James

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 22,262
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,253 (#28 most common name, -36.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#23. John

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 22,398
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,240 (#62 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#22. Justin

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,664
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,664 (#92 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#21. Luis

Luis is a name of German origin meaning “famous warrior”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,723
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,190 (#50 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #57
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 64,540

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#20. Robert

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,377
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,157 (#73 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 90s)

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

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#19. Alexander

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 24,974
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,662 (#6 most common name, -9.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#18. Christian

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 25,368
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,183 (#40 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#17. Juan

Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning “God is gracious”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 26,006
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,603 (#56 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #52
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,752

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#16. Brandon

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 28,187
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,562 (#46 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#15. Ryan

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 28,590
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,558 (#35 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#14. Jacob

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,230
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,381 (#2 most common name, -13.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#13. Nicholas

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 29,508
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,009 (#53 most common name, -69.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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#12. Kevin

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 30,454
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,950 (#43 most common name, -67.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#11. Joseph

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,489
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,787 (#24 most common name, -53.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#10. Jonathan

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 35,046
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,785 (#32 most common name, -60.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Joshua

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,014
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,286 (#27 most common name, -60.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#8. Matthew

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 37,742
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,669 (#5 most common name, -39.9% compared to the 90s)

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

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#7. Andrew

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 38,577
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,280 (#17 most common name, -55.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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#6. Anthony

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 39,511
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,700 (#8 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. David

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,237
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,875 (#11 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#4. Christopher

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 44,956
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,925 (#31 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 90s)

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

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#3. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning “God will increase”.

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 46,331
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,032 (#34 most common name, -71.9% compared to the 90s)

National
– Rank: #37
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 118,861

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#2. Daniel

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,790
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,505 (#3 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

California
– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 54,739
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,952 (#14 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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