Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in Texas using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Texas 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 / 50Daniela is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,185
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,133 (#92 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #127
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 26,470
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2 / 50Jocelyn is a name of Latin origin meaning "happy".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,534 (#76 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #84
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 38,304
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3 / 50Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,554 (#75 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215
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4 / 50Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,857 (#14 most common name, +67.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 41,641
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5 / 50Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,324
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,067 (#7 most common name, +145.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216
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6 / 50Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,328
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,523 (#123 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384
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7 / 50Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,074 (#148 most common name, -62.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431
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8 / 50Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,521
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,918 (#167 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885
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9 / 50Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,317 (#59 most common name, -22.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 64,720
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10 / 50Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,557
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,977 (#66 most common name, -28.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330
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11 / 50Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,428 (#130 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,139
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12 / 50Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,699
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,625 (#35 most common name, -1.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #96
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 35,034
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13 / 50Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,019 (#13 most common name, +54.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #80
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 40,631
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14 / 50Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,890
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,306 (#82 most common name, -43.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206
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15 / 50Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#196 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #108
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,888
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16 / 50Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,123
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,792 (#22 most common name, +10.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,049
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17 / 50Valeria is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be strong".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,148
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,543 (#52 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #131
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 25,981
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18 / 50Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,179
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,258 (#40 most common name, -14.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702
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19 / 50Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,570
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,679 (#50 most common name, -28.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963
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20 / 50Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,743
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,270 (#6 most common name, +96.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495
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21 / 50Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,396 (#132 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823
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22 / 50Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,071
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,720 (#112 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972
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23 / 50Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,167
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,009 (#46 most common name, -30.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,360
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24 / 50Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,686 (#113 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,782
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25 / 50Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,805
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,142 (#90 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029
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26 / 50Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,939
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,999 (#21 most common name, -11.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467
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27 / 50Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,971
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,239 (#61 most common name, -46.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,918
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28 / 50Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,066
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,344 (#5 most common name, +102.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018
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29 / 50Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,187 (#88 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317
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30 / 50Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,085
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,360 (#39 most common name, -33.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,059
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31 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,936 (#166 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630
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32 / 50Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,193 (#2 most common name, +131.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222
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33 / 50Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,775
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,207 (#142 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401
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34 / 50Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,798
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,638 (#115 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144
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35 / 50Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,455 (#55 most common name, -54.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411
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36 / 50Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,370 (#18 most common name, -31.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076
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37 / 50Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,007
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,729 (#11 most common name, -2.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924
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38 / 50Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,142
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,689 (#49 most common name, -57.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768
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39 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,159
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,370 (#12 most common name, -16.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457
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40 / 50Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,422
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,575 (#4 most common name, +53.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475
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41 / 50Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,441
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,364 (#80 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801
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42 / 50Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,757
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,781 (#34 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723
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43 / 50Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,993
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,486 (#3 most common name, +62.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534
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44 / 50Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,075 (#29 most common name, -49.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281
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45 / 50Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,328 (#1 most common name, +64.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305
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46 / 50Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,289 (#60 most common name, -65.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469
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47 / 50Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,522
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,215 (#9 most common name, -9.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882
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48 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,230 (#41 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014
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49 / 50Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,660
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,552 (#15 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172
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50 / 50Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,084
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,870 (#8 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714
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