Most Popular Boy Names in Canada in 1989–1990
Official Archive Edition • Compiled from 1989 Provincial Government Data
Canadian Baby Boy Names in 1989: Historical Rankings & Statistics
Explore the historical archive of the popular boy names from 1989. Sourced directly from provincial government registries across Ontario, Québec, Alberta, and British Columbia, this official dataset analyzes 187,126 registered births across 26,593 distinct boy names. Discover true Canadian naming trends based on verified, unedited regional statistics from 1989 for unmatched historical accuracy.
For details on how we unify and validate naming data across countries, visit our Rankings Methodology.
The underlying data covers 1989, but we describe it as 1989–1990 because official birth statistics are typically finalized and released after the end of 1989.
Most Popular Boy Names in Canada in 1989–1990 (Official Data)
Michael is a Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?”.
David is a Hebrew name meaning “beloved”.
Maxime is a Latin name meaning “the greatest”.
Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh has given”.
Alexandre is a Greek name meaning “defender of man”.
Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”.
Christopher is a Ancient Greek name meaning “Christ-bearer”.
Kevin is an Irish name meaning “gentle birth”.
Mathieu is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”.
Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my judge”.
Andrew is a Greek name meaning “manly or courageous”.
Kyle is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “narrow passage”.