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.
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1 / 50Jenna 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
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2 / 50Morgan 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
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3 / 50Leah 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
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4 / 50Michelle 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
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5 / 50Allison 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
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6 / 50Chloe 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
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7 / 50Rebecca 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
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8 / 50Sydney 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
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9 / 50Megan 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
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10 / 50Hailey 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
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11 / 50Stephanie 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
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12 / 50Sofia 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
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13 / 50Taylor 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
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14 / 50Sara 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
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15 / 50Jennifer 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
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16 / 50Anna 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
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17 / 50Kaitlyn 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
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18 / 50Angelina 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
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19 / 50Alexa 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
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20 / 50Katherine 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
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21 / 50Natalie 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
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22 / 50Alexis 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
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23 / 50Amanda 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
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24 / 50Rachel 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
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25 / 50Gabriella 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
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26 / 50Alexandra 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
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27 / 50Hannah 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
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28 / 50Lauren 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
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29 / 50Elizabeth 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
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30 / 50Mia 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
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31 / 50Alyssa 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
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32 / 50Grace 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
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33 / 50Victoria 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
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34 / 50Gianna 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
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35 / 50Nicole 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
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36 / 50Abigail 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
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37 / 50Jessica 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
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38 / 50Brianna 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
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39 / 50Ava 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
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40 / 50Kayla 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
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41 / 50Julia 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
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42 / 50Emma 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
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43 / 50Sophia 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
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44 / 50Sarah 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
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45 / 50Madison 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
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46 / 50Ashley 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
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47 / 50Olivia 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
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48 / 50Samantha 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
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49 / 50Isabella 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
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50 / 50Emily 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
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