N.J.’s top baby names: The most popular boys and girls names of 2023

A newborn baby is seen in the hospital.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) released its list of New Jersey’s most popular baby boy and baby girl names for 2023 recently.

If you had a baby last year, you can see where your child’s name stands on the list. Or if you’re an expecting parent, you can gain some insights on the most popular baby names.

Liam, which topped the list of boys’ names at the national level, did not make the top of the list of baby boy names in New Jersey. Instead, Noah topped the list of boys’ names in New Jersey.

Olivia, the top girl’s name at the national level, also made the top of the list of baby girl names in New Jersey.

Here is the full list of top 10 girls’ and top 10 boys’ baby names in the Garden State:

Top 10 baby girls’ names in N.J.

  • Olivia
  • Emma
  • Mia
  • Sophia
  • Charlotte
  • Amelia
  • Sofia
  • Ava
  • Evelyn
  • Isabella

Top 10 baby boys’ names in N.J.

  • Noah
  • Liam
  • Oliver
  • Mateo
  • Theodore
  • Henry
  • Benjamin
  • Lucas
  • James
  • Michael

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