American culture is dynamic and ever-evolving, traceable by changes and trends in popular culture from fashion to music. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names parents give to their children. Of course, people pick names for different reasons—but the most important factors include religion, popular culture, and more simply, the names other people are giving their children.
Even though there have been so many women in history who have achieved amazing things, it seems that little girls' names are mostly popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the name that a famous singer named his own daughter; the title of a popular song; and the name that fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in Florida using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
See if you can guess the reasons behind the popularity—some are obvious, but others may surprise you.
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1 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,620
- Number of babies in 2019: 204 (#73 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,075
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2 / 50Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,703
- Number of babies in 2019: 392 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +485.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2017
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,478
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3 / 50Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,717
- Number of babies in 2019: 331 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +150.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2017
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161
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4 / 50Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,770
- Number of babies in 2019: 230 (#59 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -12.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #41 in 2017
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,824
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5 / 50Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,778
- Number of babies in 2019: 328 (#31 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +206.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2015
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39,230
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6 / 50Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,798
- Number of babies in 2019: 264 (#46 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +9.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2014
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,185
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7 / 50Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,813
- Number of babies in 2019: 407 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +127.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2019
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845
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8 / 50Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,817
- Number of babies in 2019: 183 (#83 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009
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9 / 50Nevaeh is a name of American origin, Nevaeh is "heaven" spelled backwards.
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,856
- Number of babies in 2019: 215 (#67 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2011
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44,770
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10 / 50Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,892
- Number of babies in 2019: 307 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2011
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 34,445
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11 / 50Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,909
- Number of babies in 2019: 176 (#89 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36,716
Canva
12 / 50Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,971
- Number of babies in 2019: 317 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2017
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42,984
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13 / 50Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,118
- Number of babies in 2019: 261 (#48 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -28.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2010
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,466
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14 / 50Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126
- Number of babies in 2019: 321 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2013
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317
Canva
15 / 50Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,132
- Number of babies in 2019: 310 (#36 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2012
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,969
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16 / 50Arianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,154
- Number of babies in 2019: 180 (#86 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2014
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,661
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17 / 50Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,176
- Number of babies in 2019: 304 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +4.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2016
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,039
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18 / 50Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,198
- Number of babies in 2019: 245 (#53 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2010
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,901
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19 / 50Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,219
- Number of babies in 2019: 464 (#19 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +1004.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2017
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115
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20 / 50Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,231
- Number of babies in 2019: 540 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +864.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2018
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,930
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21 / 50Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,238
- Number of babies in 2019: 220 (#65 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,791
Canva
22 / 50Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,266
- Number of babies in 2019: 321 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +10.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2018
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867
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23 / 50Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,284
- Number of babies in 2019: 305 (#40 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +7.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2015
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,704
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24 / 50Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "high" and "exalted".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,472
- Number of babies in 2019: 284 (#43 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2012
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,547
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25 / 50Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,478
- Number of babies in 2019: 335 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +31.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2013
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766
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26 / 50Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,533
- Number of babies in 2019: 358 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +35.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792
Canva
27 / 50Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,580
- Number of babies in 2019: 248 (#52 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2010
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,808
Canva
28 / 50Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,680
- Number of babies in 2019: 385 (#26 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +14.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2016
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865
Canva
29 / 50Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,717
- Number of babies in 2019: 479 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +66.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2018
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,693
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30 / 50Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,738
- Number of babies in 2019: 539 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +403.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,047
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31 / 50Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,777
- Number of babies in 2019: 463 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +50.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #117
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,946
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32 / 50Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,844
- Number of babies in 2019: 401 (#24 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +16.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2012
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037
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33 / 50Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,868
- Number of babies in 2019: 306 (#38 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2012
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153
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34 / 50Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,389
- Number of babies in 2019: 492 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +18.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2013
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760
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35 / 50Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,477
- Number of babies in 2019: 318 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -43.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2011
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,971
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36 / 50Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,552
- Number of babies in 2019: 647 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +212.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262
Canva
37 / 50Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,933
- Number of babies in 2019: 432 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -29.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2011
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107
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38 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,050
- Number of babies in 2019: 484 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2014
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787
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39 / 50Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,410
- Number of babies in 2019: 832 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +212.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620
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40 / 50Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,926
- Number of babies in 2019: 544 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +8.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2018
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,815
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41 / 50Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,069
- Number of babies in 2019: 430 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -38.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2011
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258
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42 / 50Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,120
- Number of babies in 2019: 529 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +12.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2015
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,222
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43 / 50Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,640
- Number of babies in 2019: 515 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2016
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475
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44 / 50Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,225
- Number of babies in 2019: 567 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450
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45 / 50Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,684
- Number of babies in 2019: 847 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +12.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2017
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546
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46 / 50Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,291
- Number of babies in 2019: 948 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +25.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2019
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824
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47 / 50Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,715
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,136 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +27.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2016
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192
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48 / 50Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,333
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,187 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +41.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667
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49 / 50Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,099
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,009 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -19.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2014
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832
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50 / 50Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Florida
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,347
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,158 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185
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