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.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
#30. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,944
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 482 (#156 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,855 (#36 most common name)
#29. Julia
Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,214 (#50 most common name, -59.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,945 (#55 most common name)
#28. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,301
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 179 (#453 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,642 (#40 most common name)
#27. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,314
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 893 (#82 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)
#26. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,353
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 529 (#142 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,885 (#27 most common name)
#25. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,377
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 199 (#418 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,690 (#60 most common name)
#24. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,466
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 304 (#273 (tie) most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)
#23. Taylor
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,619
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 508 (#145 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)
#22. Brianna
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,704
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,003 (#67 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#26 most common name)
#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 2015 to 2024: 435 (#184 (tie) most common name, -88.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,522 (#32 most common name)
#20. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,968
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 929 (#76 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,802 (#28 most common name)
#19. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,036
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 151 (#517 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)
#18. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,046
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 443 (#176 (tie) most common name, -89.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)
#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 2015 to 2024: 1,554 (#38 most common name, -61.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)
#16. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,264
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 500 (#152 (tie) most common name, -88.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)
#15. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,267
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 291 (#289 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,973 (#31 most common name)
#14. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,328
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,944 (#19 most common name, -55.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,474 (#19 most common name)
#13. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,512
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 176 (#459 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)
#12. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,554
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,287 (#48 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)
#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 2015 to 2024: 181 (#448 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)
#10. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,312
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 301 (#276 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,590 (#13 most common name)
#9. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,683
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 233 (#356 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)
#8. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,074
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,831 (#25 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)
#7. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,136
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 293 (#284 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)
#6. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,028
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,710 (#9 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)
#5. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,810
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 247 (#337 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)
#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 2015 to 2024: 465 (#160 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)
#3. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,331
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 981 (#70 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)
#2. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,540
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,323 (#47 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)
#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,444
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 253 (#331 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)
National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)