Most popular girl names in the 90s in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New Jersey from 1990 to 1999.
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. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#31 most common name, -15.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
#49. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,932
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 222 (#365 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520
#48. Alexa
Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,938
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,481 (#40 most common name, -23.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #109
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 30,262
#47. Morgan
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,948
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 716 (#107 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188
#46. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -84.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882
#45. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,027
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 311 (#252 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
#44. Jenna
Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,043
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 362 (#223 most common name, -82.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834
#43. Kelsey
Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,044
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#261 (tie) most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116
#42. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,088
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231
#41. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,106
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#739 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 53,038
#40. Chelsea
Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 456 (#179 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777
#39. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,280
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,476 (#41 most common name, -35.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
#38. Gabrielle
Gabrielle is a name of French origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,337
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 528 (#153 (tie) most common name, -77.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,778
#37. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,394
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#551 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872
#36. Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,395
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 617 (#125 most common name, -74.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546
#35. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,407
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,253 (#3 most common name, +118.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895
#34. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,420
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,167 (#57 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425
#33. Jasmine
Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,426
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#111 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302
#32. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,435
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278
#31. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,636
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#216 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330
#30. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,943
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -75.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856
#29. Julia
Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,973
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,707 (#26 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937
#28. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#263 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639
#27. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,313
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,443 (#42 most common name, -56.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
#26. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,353
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 914 (#81 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877
#25. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,376
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687
#24. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 780 (#98 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
#23. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,617
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#92 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
#22. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,550 (#35 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
#21. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,808
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515
#20. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,968
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,405 (#44 (tie) most common name, -64.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793
#19. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,036
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#242 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
#18. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,046
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
#17. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,070
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -54.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
#16. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#67 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
#15. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,267
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#190 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967
#14. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,328
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,413 (#13 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463
#13. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,513
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 245 (#331 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
#12. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,554
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,193 (#53 most common name, -73.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
#11. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,931
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#273 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
#10. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
#9. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,685
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
#8. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,072
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
#7. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,135
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
#6. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,028
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,831 (#7 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
#5. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#192 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
#4. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,908
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102
#3. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,331
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#27 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
#2. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,540
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,209 (#16 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,443
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111