The 7 Most Popular Girl Names from 1995

Presenting a roundup
of the most popular girl names from 1995, courtesy of data collected and reported by Name Census & the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Jessica

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Ashley

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emily

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Samantha

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sarah

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taylor

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hannah

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The 7 Most Popular Girl Names from 1995

Presenting a roundup
of the most popular girl names from 1995, courtesy of data collected and reported by Name Census & the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Jessica

The number one most popular girl name in 1995 was this anglicization of the Hebrew name Iscah, which means “God beholds” or “wealthy.”

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Ashley

Chances are you had at least three Ashleys in your class. This gender-neutral name of Old English origin means “ash tree meadow.”

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emily

Emily was actually the top name for baby girls from 1996 until 2007, before being usurped by—wait for it—Emma.

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Samantha

This sophisticated three-syllable name of Hebrew origin is the feminine form of Samuel and means “name of God.”

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sarah

Sarah reigned supreme throughout the ‘90s and is still a popular choice today. Another name of Hebrew origin, Sarah boasts considerable biblical significance.

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taylor

This gender-neutral name of French origin that means “tailor” was popular throughout the decade.

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hannah

A variation on the Hebrew name Channah, this soft-sounding and melodic name means “favor” and “grace,” and it was a clearly popular choice in the ‘90s.

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The 7 Most Popular Girl Names from 1995

Presenting a roundup of the most popular girl names from 1995, courtesy of data collected and reported by Name Census & the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Jessica

The number one most popular girl name in 1995 was this anglicization of the Hebrew name Iscah, which means “God beholds” or “wealthy.”

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1

Ashley

Chances are you had at least three Ashleys in your class. This gender-neutral name of Old English origin means “ash tree meadow.”

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2

emily

Emily was actually the top name for baby girls from 1996 until 2007, before being usurped by—wait for it—Emma.

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3

Samantha

This sophisticated three-syllable name of Hebrew origin is the feminine form of Samuel and means “name of God.”

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4

sarah

Sarah reigned supreme throughout the ‘90s and is still a popular choice today. Another name of Hebrew origin, Sarah boasts considerable biblical significance.

CATHERINE DELAHAYE

5

taylor

This gender-neutral name of French origin that means “tailor” was popular throughout the decade.

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6

hannah

A variation on the Hebrew name Channah, this soft-sounding and melodic name means “favor” and “grace,” and it was a clearly popular choice in the ‘90s.

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Presenting a roundup
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