Most popular baby names for girls in Connecticut

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December 20, 2020
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Most popular baby names for girls in Connecticut

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Connecticut using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2019, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.

Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Sophia, and Isabella round out the top five.

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#50. Mackenzie

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 49
- Change since 2015: -18.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2014

National
- Rank: #111
- Number of babies: 2,571

Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the bright one".

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#49. Leah

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 50
- Change since 2015: -16.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2009

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 4,739

Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".

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#48. Layla

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 51
- Change since 2015: -13.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2016

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,478

Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".

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#47. Skylar

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 51
- Change since 2015: -20.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2014

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 4,022

Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".

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#46. Natalie

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 51
- Change since 2015: -13.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2007

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 4,782

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

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#45. Samantha

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 52
- Change since 2015: -24.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2000

National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies: 3,351

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

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#44. Julia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 52
- Change since 2015: -13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2001

National
- Rank: #99
- Number of babies: 2,775

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

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#43. Lucy

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 56
- Change since 2015: +16.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2019

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 4,444

Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".

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#42. Lillian

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 56
- Change since 2015: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2011

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 5,092

Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".

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#41. Eleanor

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 58
- Change since 2015: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2017

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,164

Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".

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#40. Valentina

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 59
- Change since 2015: +73.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2018

National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 3,782

Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".

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#39. Stella

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 59
- Change since 2015: +13.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2018

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 4,965

Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".

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#38. Aubrey

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 59
- Change since 2015: -33.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2015

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 4,570

Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".

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#37. Savannah

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 60
- Change since 2015: +13.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2017

National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies: 4,148

Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".

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#36. Hailey

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 61
- Change since 2015: +7.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2008

National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies: 3,469

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

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#35. Camila

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 62
- Change since 2015: +47.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2019

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,809

Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".

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#34. Violet

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 65
- Change since 2015: +47.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2019

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 5,386

Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".

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#33. Emilia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 65
- Change since 2015: +58.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2018

National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 4,751

Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

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#32. Nora

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 67
- Change since 2015: -5.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2018

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,899

Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".

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#31. Lily

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 68
- Change since 2015: -6.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2012

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 5,419

Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.

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#30. Hannah

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 70
- Change since 2015: -18.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2001

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,586

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

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#29. Zoe

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 71
- Change since 2015: +2.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2010

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 5,034

Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".

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#28. Elizabeth

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 71
- Change since 2015: -16.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2002

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,844

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

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#27. Victoria

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 72
- Change since 2015: -4.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2002

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 6,344

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

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#26. Chloe

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 74
- Change since 2015: +10.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2011

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,361

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming" or "fertility".

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#25. Gabriella

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 74
- Change since 2015: -21.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2010

National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies: 3,461

Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".

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#24. Mila

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 75
- Change since 2015: +56.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2018

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 7,309

Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".

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#23. Scarlett

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 80
- Change since 2015: +11.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2019

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 7,044

Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".

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#22. Avery

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 80
- Change since 2015: -27.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2017

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 7,311

Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".

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#21. Gianna

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 81
- Change since 2015: +11.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2011

National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies: 3,408

Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

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#20. Abigail

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 81
- Change since 2015: -35.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2010

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 9,106

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

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#19. Penelope

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 82
- Change since 2015: +39.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 6,697

Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".

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#18. Luna

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 85
- Change since 2015: +286.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2019

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 7,755

Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".

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#17. Aria

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 85
- Change since 2015: +10.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2018

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 7,072

Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".

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#16. Emily

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 89
- Change since 2015: -32.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2004

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 8,213

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

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#15. Evelyn

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 90
- Change since 2015: +34.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2019

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,392

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

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#14. Sofia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 90
- Change since 2015: -20.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2016

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 7,355

Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".

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#13. Riley

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 92
- Change since 2015: +15.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 5,676

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

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#12. Madison

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 92
- Change since 2015: -26.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2003

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,269

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

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#11. Grace

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 93
- Change since 2015: -8.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2003

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 6,062

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

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#10. Harper

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 95
- Change since 2015: +1.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2019

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,442

Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".

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#9. Ella

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 105
- Change since 2015: +16.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 8,079

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

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#8. Ava

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 142
- Change since 2015: -22.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2017

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,440

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

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#7. Isabella

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 144
- Change since 2015: -23.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 13,306

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

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#6. Amelia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 154
- Change since 2015: +27.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2019

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,862

Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".

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#5. Sophia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 155
- Change since 2015: -28.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2015

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,714

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

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#4. Mia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 162
- Change since 2015: -4.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2016

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 12,414

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

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#3. Charlotte

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 170
- Change since 2015: +2.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2016

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 13,138

Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

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#2. Emma

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 199
- Change since 2015: -2.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 17,102

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

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#1. Olivia

Connecticut
- Number of babies in 2019: 234
- Change since 2015: +15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 18,451

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

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