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

10. Brandon

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

Alabama- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,607

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#76 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #11

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398

9. Matthew

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

Alabama- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,609

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,273 (#38 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #3

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639

8. Jacob

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,708

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,063 (#8 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #5

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377

7. Justin

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,822

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#82 most common name, -85.2% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #17

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108

6. John

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,857

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,986 (#3 most common name, -38.5% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #15

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101

5. Michael

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,878

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,973 (#9 most common name, -66.4% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #1

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360

4. James

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,934

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,195 (#2 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #13

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926

3. Joshua

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,105

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,751 (#14 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #4

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139

2. William

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,488

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,242 (#1 most common name, -34.6% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #18

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802

1. Christopher

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

Alabama

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,636

– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,776 (#12 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 90s)

National

– Rank: #2

– Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231