Most popular girl names in the 70s in New Jersey
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March 19, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 70s in New Jersey
While many women throughout history have achieved amazing things, most little girls’ names are popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the title of a popular song; or the name fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 70s in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
So why were so many parents drawn to a few popular names during this groovy decade? The answers vary from name to name but make total sense when you consider the context of the era—after all, names can tell the story of a generation. Radios blaring the melodies Fleetwood Mac may have inspired parents to name their daughters after the band’s keyboardist, Christine McVie, people who came of age during the peace-and-love counterculture revolution may have been attracted to nature-inspired baby names, like Crystal, April, or Heather. Other newborns of the 1970s may have gotten their names from some of the biggest stars of the decade, like Julie Andrews or Carrie Fisher.
Keep reading to see if any familiar girls’ names (or your own!) made our list.
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#50. Catherine
Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,762
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468 (#172 (tie) most common name, -73.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 43,840
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,762
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468 (#172 (tie) most common name, -73.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 43,840
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#49. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,777
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, +19.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,777
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, +19.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
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#48. Colleen
Colleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "countrywoman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,788
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1306 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #128
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 23,573
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,788
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1306 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #128
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 23,573
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#47. Tina
Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,806
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#1659 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,806
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#1659 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
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#46. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,809
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157 (#488 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,839
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,809
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157 (#488 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,839
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#45. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,828
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 40,351
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,828
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 40,351
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#44. Stacey
Stacey is a name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,913
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#1134 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,913
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#1134 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
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#43. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,916
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,916
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#42. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#216 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#216 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
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#41. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 41,831
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -96.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 41,831
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#40. Jill
Jill is a name of English origin meaning "child of the gods".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,073
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,073
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#39. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,061
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30 (#1335 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,310
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,061
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30 (#1335 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,310
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#38. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#738 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,205
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#738 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,205
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#37. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,125
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #136
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 21,582
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,125
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #136
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 21,582
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#36. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,190
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#636 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,718
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,190
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#636 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,718
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#35. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,206
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#647 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 80,209
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,206
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#647 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 80,209
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#34. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,222
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,222
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
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#33. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 569 (#133 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 569 (#133 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
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#32. Dana
Dana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,297
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#512 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,297
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#512 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
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#31. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,328
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#551 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,328
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#551 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
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#30. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,384
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, -82.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,384
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, -82.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
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#29. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#627 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,310
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#627 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,310
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#28. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#812 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,860
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#812 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,860
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#27. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
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#26. Tracy
Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,618
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,618
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
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#25. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#585 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,851
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#585 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,851
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#24. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,945
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#763 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,945
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#763 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
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#23. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,990
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#97 most common name, -73.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,102
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,990
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#97 most common name, -73.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,102
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#22. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,093
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#197 (tie) most common name, -86.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,093
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#197 (tie) most common name, -86.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
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#21. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#800 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#800 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
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#20. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
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#19. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#263 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#263 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
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#18. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
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#17. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
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#16. Michele
Michele is a name of Italian origin meaning "Who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,798
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,798
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
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#15. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#320 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#320 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
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#14. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,033
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#273 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,033
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#273 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
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#13. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,235
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -56.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,235
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -56.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
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#12. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,259
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,259
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
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#11. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
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#10. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
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#9. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,079
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,079
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
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#8. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#106 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#106 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
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#7. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,776
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#619 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,776
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#619 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
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#6. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,228
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,228
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
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#5. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
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#4. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
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#3. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,949
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#190 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,949
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#190 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
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#2. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,444
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#733 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,444
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#733 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
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#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 19,139
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 19,139
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
