Is it surprising to you that certain popular baby names have steadily held the test of time? Names like Michael, Jacob, Christopher, and Joshua have consistently been favorites for little baby boys. How many Michaels do you know? You know a ton because that name was number one for 44 years out of the last 100!
Popular baby girl names that have held the top spots have been names like Emily, Emma, and Olivia.
The most popular baby names of 2018 haven't been released yet so we can't speak to those yet. But the most popular names of the 2010s are pretty consistent.
Check these lists out and comment with any you have used, or better yet, are considering using.
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The most popular baby names of the 90s
The most popular baby names for Boys in the 90's:
Michael
~ means who is like God
Christopher
~ means Bearer of Christ
Matthew
~ means Gift from God
Joshua
~ means Jehovah is Generous
Jacob
~ means supplanter
Nicholas
~ means Victory of people
Andrew
~ means manly, masculine
Daniel
~ means God is my judge
Tyler
~ means tile maker
Joseph
~ means may Jehovah give increase
Brandon
~ means hill covered with broom
William
~ means resolute protector
Anthony
~ means highly praiseworthy
David
~ means beloved
Alexander
~ means defender of men
Nicholas
~ means Victory of people
Ryan
~ means little king
Tyler
~ means tile maker
James
~ means also means supplanter
John
~ means Jehovah has been gracious
Jonathan
~ Jehovah has given
Noah
~ means rest, repose
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The Most Popular Baby Girl names during the 2000s:
Emily
~ means Industrious; striving
Madison
~ means gift of God
Emma
~ means whole or universal
Olivia
~ means Olive branch
Hannah
~ means favor, grace
Abigail
~ means Father rejoiced, or father's joy
Isabella
~ means devoted to God
Samantha
~ means God Heard
Elizabeth
~ means the oath of God or God is satisfaction
Ashley
~ means Lives in the ash tree grove
Alexis
~ means helper
Sarah
~ means Princess
Sophia
~ means wisdom
Alyssa
~ means logical or rational
Grace
~ means simple elegance or refinement of movement
Ava
~ means bird, life
Taylor
~ means tailor
Brianna
~ means Strong
Lauren
~ means from the place of laurel trees
Chloe
~ means blooming
While you are at it read 20 Unique Baby Girl Names to make You swoon! and this one too: Baby Girl Names from Another Era
The Most Popular Baby Boy names during the 2010s:
Noah
~ means rest, repose
Jacob
~ means supplanter
Mason
~ means one who works with stone
Liam
~ means helmet of will
William
~ means resolute protector
Ethan
~ means firm, strong, and long-lived
Michael
~ means who is like God
Alexander
~ means defender of men
James
~ means supplanter
Daniel
~ means God is my judge
Elijah
~ means My God is Yahweh
Aiden
~ means little fire
Jayden
~ means thankful
Benjamin
~ means Son of my right hand
Matthew
~ means gift from God
Logan
~ means hollow
David
~ means beloved
Joseph
~ means may Jehovah give an increase
Anthony
~ means highly praiseworthy
Jackson
~ means God has been gracious
If you are looking for a list of unique strong boy names read this list: French Baby Boy Names Millenial Moms will Cherish
The Most Popular Baby Girl names during the 2010s:
Emma
~ means whole or universal
Sophia
~ means wisdom
Olivia
~ means an olive branch
Isabella
~ means devoted to God
Ava
~ means bird, life
Mia
~ means mine or wished for child
Emily
~ means Industrious; striving
Abigail
~ means Father rejoiced, or father's joy
Madison
~ means gift of God
Elizabeth
~ means the oath of God or God is satisfaction
Charlotte
~ means free man
Chloe
~ means blooming
Ella
~ means light, a beautiful fairy woman
Amelia
~ means work
Avery
~ means wise
Sofia
~ means wisdom, skill
Evelyn
~ means beauty, radiance, hazelnut
Harper
~ means someone who plays the harp
Addison
~ means son of Adam
Grace
~ means simple elegance or refinement of movement
Another sweet list of baby girl names: French Baby Girl Names that Steal your Heart
I hope you had as much fun reading these popular baby names throughout the last few decades. I was really surprised how many have held the test of time.
Which names have threaded themselves through your family history? Share them with us and tell us your stories!
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