Most popular boy names in the 80s in New Jersey
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February 15, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 80s in New Jersey
Known for the emergence of MTV, the rise of neon, and the invention of the mixtape, the 1980s were certainly a rockin' era in American history. New economic policies were introduced, the news network CNN launched, and, much less enjoyable, Wall Street crashed on the infamous Black Monday—the worst one-day decline in American stock market history. Sandra Day O'Connor was nominated by President Ronald Reagan as the first female Supreme Court justice, the Cold War saw the beginning of the end as the Berlin Wall began to fall, and millions watched in horror as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on live television.
Among all the big hair, Rubix cubes, and shoulder pads, however, there were still plenty of babies being born during this defining time. And with celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Robert Palmer reaching their peak fame during the ‘80s, it's no surprise that many parents chose to name their kids after them.
To see just how popular these names were, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 80s in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Just like scrunchies and PAC MAN, Americans can still hold onto some of the best aspects of the ‘80s, including baby names (some things never get old). So whether you're welcoming a new little one into the world this year or just curious, these are the 100 most popular baby names of the 1980s in New Jersey.
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#50. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#241 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,584
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#241 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,584
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#49. Vincent
Vincent is a name of Latin origin meaning "to conquer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,897
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,384 (#69 most common name, -27.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #91
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,900
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,897
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,384 (#69 most common name, -27.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #91
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,900
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#48. Luis
Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,915
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,012 (#90 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 37,123
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,915
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,012 (#90 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 37,123
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#47. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -57.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,644
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -57.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,644
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#46. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,015
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 most common name, +87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 141,341
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,015
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 most common name, +87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 141,341
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#45. Frank
Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -78.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,499
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -78.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,499
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#44. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 52,625
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 52,625
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#43. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,926 (#43 most common name, -14.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 232,173
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,926 (#43 most common name, -14.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 232,173
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#42. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,378
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 858 (#112 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 80,488
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,378
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 858 (#112 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 80,488
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#41. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,596
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#89 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 86,349
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,596
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#89 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 86,349
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#40. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,768
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 89,113
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,768
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 89,113
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#39. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -71.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 60,790
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -71.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 60,790
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#38. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,083
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,410 (#10 most common name, +43.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 81,932
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,083
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,410 (#10 most common name, +43.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 81,932
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#37. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,085
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,663
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,085
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,663
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#36. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,298
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,861
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,298
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,861
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#35. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,511
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,339
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,511
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,339
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#34. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,524
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 108,165
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,524
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 108,165
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#33. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 111,365
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 111,365
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#32. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,649
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,649
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#31. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,729
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#100 most common name, -75.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 141,910
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,729
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#100 most common name, -75.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 141,910
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#30. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,958
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 195,049
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,958
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 195,049
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#29. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 113,597
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 113,597
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#28. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,460
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 103,828
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,460
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 103,828
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#27. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,485
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 129,371
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,485
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 129,371
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#26. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,743
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, -30.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 396,533
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,743
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, -30.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 396,533
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#25. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,828
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -86.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 172,811
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,828
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -86.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 172,811
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#24. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,009
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 144,781
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,009
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 144,781
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#23. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,545
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 154,710
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,545
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 154,710
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#22. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,244 (#37 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 289,755
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,244 (#37 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 289,755
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#21. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 204,199
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 204,199
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#20. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -83.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,405
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -83.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,405
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#19. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,092
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, -40.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 223,293
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,092
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, -40.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 223,293
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#18. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,274 (#35 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 229,906
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,274 (#35 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 229,906
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#17. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 188,638
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 188,638
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#16. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,743
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,743
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#15. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,693
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 285,013
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,693
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 285,013
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#14. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 248,240
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 248,240
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#13. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,750
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 278,848
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,750
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 278,848
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#12. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,022
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 292,016
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,022
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 292,016
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#11. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 211,804
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 211,804
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#10. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,281
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 233,976
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,281
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 233,976
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#9. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,809
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -61.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 356,362
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,809
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -61.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 356,362
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#8. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,433
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,598
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,433
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,598
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#7. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,571
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -69.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 383,610
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,571
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -69.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 383,610
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#6. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,034
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,034
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#5. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,155
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 299,367
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,155
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 299,367
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#4. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 345,414
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 345,414
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#3. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,743
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 458,894
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,743
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 458,894
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#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 16,605
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 554,793
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 16,605
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 554,793
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 26,863
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 663,592
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 26,863
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 663,592
