Most popular girl names in the '00s in New Jersey
Most popular girl names in the '00s in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New Jersey from 2000 to 2009.
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.
#50. Jenna
Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,581
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 362 (#223 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,261
#49. Morgan
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,613
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 716 (#107 most common name, -55.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,734
#48. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,671
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,414 (#12 most common name, +44.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,388
#47. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,683
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -61.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #71
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384
#46. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,704
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,167 (#57 most common name, -31.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 59,958
#45. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,716
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,058 (#21 most common name, +19.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467
#44. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,728
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -64.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,651
#43. Sydney
Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,730
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 714 (#108 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431
#42. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,759
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#242 (tie) most common name, -81.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,812
#41. Hailey
Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#34 most common name, -11.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963
#40. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,788
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823
#39. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,868
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,860 (#11 most common name, +53.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216
#38. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,880
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#92 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972
#37. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,476 (#41 most common name, -22.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,005
#36. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,991
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401
#35. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,991
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,171 (#56 most common name, -41.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215
#34. Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,121
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 617 (#125 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885
#33. Angelina
Angelina is a name of Greek origin meaning "angel or messenger".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,158
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,141 (#59 most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,676
#32. Alexa
Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,181
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,481 (#40 most common name, -32.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,049
#31. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,319
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 914 (#81 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330
#30. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,513 (#38 most common name, -35.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076
#29. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,450
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 780 (#98 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801
#28. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#192 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,531
#27. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,614
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,193 (#53 most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310
#26. Gabriella
Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,656
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,194 (#17 most common name, -17.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,325
#25. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,678
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,405 (#44 (tie) most common name, -47.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206
#24. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,731
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#31 most common name, -40.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723
#23. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,764
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -80.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144
#22. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,839
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -35.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457
#21. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,505 (#6 most common name, +56.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475
#20. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,123
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#67 most common name, -67.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469
#19. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,207
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,111 (#20 most common name, -34.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702
#18. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,256
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,413 (#13 most common name, -25.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924
#17. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,335
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,301 (#15 most common name, -31.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #119
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 27,578
#16. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,468
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -74.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,522
#15. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,545
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,223 (#8 most common name, -9.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882
#14. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -84.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630
#13. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,563
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,550 (#35 most common name, -56.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768
#12. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,911
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,548 (#5 most common name, +16.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495
#11. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,443 (#42 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317
#10. Julia
Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,230
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,707 (#26 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848
#9. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,242
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,134 (#4 most common name, +21.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305
#8. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,244
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,368 (#2 most common name, +26.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222
#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411
#6. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,476
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,198 (#9 most common name, -28.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172
#5. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,755
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#27 most common name, -64.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014
#4. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,165
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,253 (#3 most common name, +1.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018
#3. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,179
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,209 (#16 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281
#2. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,468
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,528 (#1 most common name, +1.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534
#1. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,913
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,831 (#7 most common name, -44.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714
