Most popular baby names for boys in New Jersey
Most popular baby names for boys in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in New Jersey in 2021.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and James round out the top five.
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.
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#50. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,589
#49. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 170
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,570
#48. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 172
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
#47. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 176
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
#46. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 179
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
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#45. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 180
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,818
#44. Mateo
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 189
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112
#43. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 199
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,467
#41. Isaac (tie)
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 202
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
#41. Elijah (tie)
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 202
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
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#40. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 206
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
#39. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 209
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
#38. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 211
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,101
#36. Henry (tie)
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 212
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
#36. Christopher (tie)
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 212
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
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#35. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 213
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
#34. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 216
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
#33. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 224
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,703
#32. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 229
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
#31. Julian
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 232
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,629
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#30. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 233
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
#29. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 235
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,401
#28. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 241
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
#27. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 247
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
#26. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 248
National
- Rank: #92
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,824
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#25. Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 249
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,867
#24. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 251
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,887
#23. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 253
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
#22. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 257
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
#21. Leo
Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 263
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749
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#20. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 282
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
#19. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 293
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
#18. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 294
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
#17. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 298
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
#16. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 299
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843
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#15. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 307
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420
#14. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 313
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,718
#13. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 315
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
#12. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 318
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
#11. Luca
Luca is a name of Latin origin meaning "bringer of light".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 321
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,847
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#10. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 325
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804
#9. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 340
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,741
#8. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 363
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
#7. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 371
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
#6. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 372
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
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#5. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 379
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
#4. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 409
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
#3. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 466
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 634
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 730
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
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