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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1 / 50Hannah 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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2 / 50Tiffany 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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3 / 50Alexa 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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4 / 50Morgan 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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5 / 50Jacqueline 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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6 / 50Amber 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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7 / 50Jenna 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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8 / 50Kelsey 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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9 / 50Laura 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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10 / 50Kristen 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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11 / 50Chelsea 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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12 / 50Sara 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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13 / 50Gabrielle 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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14 / 50Shannon 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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15 / 50Kaitlyn 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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16 / 50Olivia 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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17 / 50Allison 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
Canva
18 / 50Jasmine 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
Canva
19 / 50Courtney 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
Canva
20 / 50Erin 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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21 / 50Kimberly 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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22 / 50Julia 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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23 / 50Christina 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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24 / 50Kayla 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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25 / 50Katherine 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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26 / 50Kelly 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
Canva
27 / 50Alexis 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
Canva
28 / 50Taylor 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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29 / 50Brianna 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
Canva
30 / 50Michelle 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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31 / 50Alexandra 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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32 / 50Megan 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
Canva
33 / 50Rebecca 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
Canva
34 / 50Elizabeth 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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35 / 50Alyssa 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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36 / 50Melissa 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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37 / 50Victoria 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
Canva
38 / 50Brittany 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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39 / 50Rachel 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
Canva
40 / 50Danielle 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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41 / 50Lauren 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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42 / 50Jennifer 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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43 / 50Sarah 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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44 / 50Stephanie 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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45 / 50Emily 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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46 / 50Amanda 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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47 / 50Nicole 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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48 / 50Ashley 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
Canva
49 / 50Samantha 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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50 / 50Jessica 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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