The Most Popular Names The Year You Were Born

2000

The new millennium brought with it some new names. For the girls, the most popular names were Madison, Emily, and Jessica.

1999

At the end of the millennium, a new name hopped in. Alexis was one of the most popular girls names. Other popular names were Hannah, Emily, Matthew, Michael, and Jacob.

1998

A lot of parents must have been watching 'Sex and the City' in 1998, because the name Samantha jumped into the top three.

1997

Jacob Elordi from the series 'Euphoria' was born in 1997 and was given one of the most popular names of the year.

1996

A new boy's name became more popular in 1996. Jacob means "to follow" or "to supplant." Jacob was joined by the names Michael, Matthew, Emily, Jessica, and Ashley.

1995

It's possible that Michael Jordan may have something to do with so many parents naming their sons Michael in 1995.

1994

In 1994, the name trend changed again in the girl section. Emily joined the team. The usual suspects were also on the list: Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Jessica, and Ashley.

1993

In 1993, a new name came on the scene. It was Sarah, which means "Lady" or "Princess." The other most used names were Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Jessica, and Ashley.

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