Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Alaska using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 231
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8 (#319 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,990 (#43 most common name)
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,701 (#38 most common name)
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 238
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 59 (#104 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,973 (#30 most common name)
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 238
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#164 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 239
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#164 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,289 (#22 most common name)
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 137 (#35 (tie) most common name, -43.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,860 (#29 most common name)
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 247
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 255
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#325 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,782 (#33 most common name)
Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 257
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7 (#325 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#32 most common name)
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#242 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 266
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 27 (#188 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 270
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 47 (#137 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 283
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#64 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,474 (#19 most common name)
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 289
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 93 (#64 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 293
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,605 (#20 most common name)
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 297
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#305 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 302
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#305 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#175 (tie) most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#175 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 370
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#166 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 394
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#166 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 406
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#14 (tie) most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 424
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 473
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#24 (tie) most common name, -65.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 508
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 164 (#24 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 535
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 168 (#22 most common name, -68.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 550
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#111 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 609
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#72 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 669
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Alaska
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 715
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#399 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)
