Most popular girl names in the 80s in New Jersey
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in New Jersey
Whether it's a long-held family name, a biblical name, or a name that holds special meaning for mom or dad, choosing the moniker that your child will carry for life isn't something to take lightly. Over the years, certain[ names have peaked and then faded in popularity while others stayed at the top of the rankings for multiple decades. And while traditional and biblical names always seem to be in style, we've also seen some more uncommon names become trendy.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 80s in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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#50. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,798
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#585 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,387
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,798
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#585 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,387
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#49. Kathryn
Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,862
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#407 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,862
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#407 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
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#48. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,936
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#97 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,936
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#97 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648
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#47. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,946
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,413 (#12 (tie) most common name, +24.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,946
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,413 (#12 (tie) most common name, +24.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
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#46. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,962
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#465 (tie) most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,962
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#465 (tie) most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
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#45. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, -78.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, -78.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#44. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 569 (#133 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 569 (#133 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#43. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,029
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#197 (tie) most common name, -79.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,029
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#197 (tie) most common name, -79.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#42. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,076
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,076
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#41. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,147
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 598 (#128 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,147
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 598 (#128 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
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#40. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,476 (#41 most common name, -33.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,476 (#41 most common name, -33.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#39. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 154 (#495 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 154 (#495 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#38. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,346
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,346
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#680 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
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#37. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,370
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#551 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,370
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#551 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#36. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,457
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,167 (#57 most common name, -52.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,457
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,167 (#57 most common name, -52.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#35. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,481
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,481
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
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#34. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,527
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#1,543 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,527
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#1,543 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
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#33. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,541
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,831 (#7 most common name, +50.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,541
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,831 (#7 most common name, +50.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#32. Dana
Dana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,551
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#512 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,748
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,551
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#512 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,748
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#31. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,628
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#632 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,628
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#632 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#30. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,647
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#394 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,647
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#394 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#29. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 245 (#331 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 245 (#331 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#28. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,009
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 914 (#81 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,009
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 914 (#81 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#27. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,289
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,289
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#124 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#26. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,290
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 222 (#365 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,290
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 222 (#365 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#25. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,323
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#738 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,323
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#738 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#24. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,411
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#106 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,411
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#106 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#23. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,442
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,193 (#53 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,442
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,193 (#53 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#22. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#216 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#216 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#21. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,784
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,209 (#16 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,784
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,209 (#16 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#20. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#619 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#619 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
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#19. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,945
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#733 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,945
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#733 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#18. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#242 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#242 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#17. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,239
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,239
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#16. 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 1980 to 1989: 4,317
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,317
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#15. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,395
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,395
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#14. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -83.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -83.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#13. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,114 (#19 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#12. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -61.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -61.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#11. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,044
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,044
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#10. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,145
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#263 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,145
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#263 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#9. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,147
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#273 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,147
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 297 (#273 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#8. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,639
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,639
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#7. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#27 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#27 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#6. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,522
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 420 (#193 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,522
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 420 (#193 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#5. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,689
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,689
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#142 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#4. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,921
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#190 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,921
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#190 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#3. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#90 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,438
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,438
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 566 (#136 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
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#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
