Most popular girl names in the 90s in New Jersey

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January 18, 2023
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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.

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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