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.
Daniela 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
Jocelyn 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
Anna 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
Avery 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
Sofia 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
Michelle 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
Sydney 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
Kaitlyn 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
Savannah 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
Katherine 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
Vanessa 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
Melanie 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
Evelyn 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
Alexandra 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
Leslie 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
Alexa 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
Valeria 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
Grace 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
Hailey 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
Ava 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
Stephanie 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
Taylor 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
Kimberly 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
Destiny 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
Jasmine 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
Chloe 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
Maria 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
Olivia 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
Kayla 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
Andrea 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
Jessica 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
Sophia 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
Jennifer 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
Lauren 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
Sarah 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
Natalie 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
Victoria 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
Brianna 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
Elizabeth 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
Mia 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
Alexis 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
Hannah 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
Isabella 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
Samantha 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
Emma 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
Alyssa 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
Abigail 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
Ashley 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
Madison 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
Emily 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
