In a much-anticipated annual release, the Social Security Administration has unveiled the most popular baby names in New Jersey for 2024—offering a fascinating glimpse into the naming choices Garden State parents are loving right now. Wondering if your child’s name is among the top picks?
Each year, the SSA tracks baby name trends both nationwide and state by state, showing how preferences shift with time, culture, and celebrity influence. And this year’s New Jersey favorites? Some are timeless, others are surprising.
Top Boy Names in New Jersey for 2024
According to the SSA, these names dominated the baby boy scene in the Garden State:
- Liam
- Noah
- Lucas
- Joseph
- Michael
Top Girl Names in New Jersey for 2024
For baby girls, these elegant names led the pack:
- Mia
- Sophia
- Emma
- Olivia
- Charlotte
Names That Keep on Trending
Names like Olivia, Emma, Liam, and Noah continue to enjoy staying power. They were also among the top baby names in the U.S. during the 2010s—and they’re clearly still going strong. Liam and Olivia were the top baby names nationwide for 2024.
Whether you’re expecting or just love tracking trends, these rankings offer a peek into what names are capturing hearts across New Jersey and beyond.
Curious about how national favorites stack up? Visit the Social Security Administration’s website for the full list of baby name data from 2024.
The New Jersey Digest is a new jersey magazine that has chronicled daily life in the Garden State for over 10 years.