Most popular girl names in the 90s in Washington, D.C.

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in Washington, D.C.

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Washington, D.C. using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Washington, D.C. from 1990 to 1999.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 爆料TV 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. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 222
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 269 (#17 most common name, +21.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 39,819

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#49. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#81 (tie) most common name, -46.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856

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#48. Tiara

Tiara is a name of Latin origin meaning "crown".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 230
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#81 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #178
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,656

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#47. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#253 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#46. Maya

Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#14 most common name, +18.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #158
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,690

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#45. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 247
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#365 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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#44. Dominique

Dominique is a name of French origin meaning "of the Lord".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 254
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#365 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #119
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,462

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#43. Imani

Imani is a name of Arabic origin meaning "belief".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 256
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#234 (tie) most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #203
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,708

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#42. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 196 (#32 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #94
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,212

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#41. Andrea

Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#113 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,228

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#40. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#381 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#39. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#423 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

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#38. Catherine

Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 271
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#65 (tie) most common name, -49.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,715

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#37. Erica

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 274
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#544 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,734

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#36. Tiffany

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 282
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#377 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520

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#35. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#377 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#34. Briana

Briana is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 287
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#293 (tie) most common name, -90.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,747

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#33. Amber

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 293
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#475 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

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#32. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 446 (#1 most common name, +43.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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#31. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#73 (tie) most common name, -59.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#30. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 386 (#4 (tie) most common name, +24.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

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#29. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 236 (#24 most common name, -28.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

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#28. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#191 (tie) most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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#27. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 335
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#174 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#26. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#322 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#25. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 152 (#56 most common name, -55.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#24. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 344
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#161 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#23. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#38 (tie) most common name, -48.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#22. Caroline

Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 357
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 280 (#15 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #85
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,722

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#21. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 373
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#60 (tie) most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662

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#20. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 378
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#41 most common name, -51.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

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#19. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 201 (#31 most common name, -47.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

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#18. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 387
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#196 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#17. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 406
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, -71.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#16. Diamond

Diamond is a name of British origin meaning "brilliant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #152
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,908

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#15. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 455
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#161 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#14. Danielle

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#353 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#13. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 475
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#36 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#12. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 483
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#11. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#317 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#10. Alexandra

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 500
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#26 most common name, -54.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#9. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 517
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 244 (#22 (tie) most common name, -52.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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#8. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 210 (#29 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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#7. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 543
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 386 (#4 (tie) most common name, -28.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#6. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#237 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#5. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 639
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#353 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#4. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 652
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#60 (tie) most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#3. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 705
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#222 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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#2. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 915
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#139 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302

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#1. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 244 (#22 (tie) most common name, -74.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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