Most popular girl names in the 90s in New Jersey

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April 8, 2026
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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.

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.

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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: 2,944
- 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)

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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 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)

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#28. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,301
- 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)

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#27. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

New Jersey
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,314
- 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)

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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 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)

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#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)

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#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)

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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: 3,619
- 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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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: 5,312
- 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)

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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: 5,683
- 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)

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#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)

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#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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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#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)

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