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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1 / 30Kimberly 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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2 / 30Julia 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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3 / 30Christina 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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4 / 30Kayla 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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5 / 30Katherine 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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6 / 30Kelly 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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7 / 30Alexis 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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8 / 30Taylor 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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9 / 30Brianna 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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10 / 30Michelle 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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11 / 30Alexandra 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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12 / 30Megan 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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13 / 30Rebecca 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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14 / 30Elizabeth 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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15 / 30Alyssa 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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16 / 30Melissa 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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17 / 30Victoria 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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18 / 30Brittany 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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19 / 30Rachel 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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20 / 30Danielle 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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21 / 30Lauren 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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22 / 30Jennifer 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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23 / 30Sarah 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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24 / 30Stephanie 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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25 / 30Emily 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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26 / 30Amanda 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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27 / 30Nicole 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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28 / 30Ashley 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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29 / 30Samantha 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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30 / 30Jessica 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)
