Explore New Jersey’s most popular baby names of 2024: Mia and Sophia lead for girls, Liam and Noah top the boys—modern favorites meet enduring classics.
Girls at a glance: Mia jumps to #1 (+2) with 468 babies, just edging Sophia at #2 (+2, 465). Emma dips to #3 (-1) and Olivia to #4 (-3). Charlotte (#5, +1) and Amelia (#6, +2) climb, Isabella eases to #7 (-2). Sofia rises to #8 (+3), Leah to #9 (+1), and Ava lands at #10 (-3).
On the boys’ side, Liam and Noah stay out front at #1 (773) and #2 (717). Lucas holds #3 (428), followed by Joseph (#4, 348) and Michael (#5, 340). Movers to watch: Ethan up to #6 (+4), Luca to #7 (+2), Anthony to #8 (+6), with James down to #9 (-3) and Oliver jumping to #10 (+6).
The Garden State’s Top 10 blends global flair and tradition—vowel-rich hits like Mia, Sofia, Luca, and Olivia alongside stalwarts Joseph, Michael, James, and Emma—reflecting New Jersey’s diverse, cross-cultural style.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 749 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 742 |
| 3 | - | Lucas | 399 |
| 4 | 3 | Luca | 378 |
| 5 | -1 | Joseph | 374 |
| 6 | 3 | James | 350 |
| 7 | -2 | Michael | 343 |
| 8 | 7 | Theodore | 338 |
| 9 | 1 | Oliver | 335 |
| 10 | 1 | Jack | 333 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Emma | 428 |
| 2 | -1 | Mia | 427 |
| 3 | -1 | Sophia | 396 |
| 3 | 1 | Olivia | 396 |
| 5 | 2 | Isabella | 368 |
| 6 | -1 | Charlotte | 340 |
| 7 | -1 | Amelia | 317 |
| 8 | 53 | Ailany | 299 |
| 9 | -1 | Sofia | 292 |
| 10 | - | Ava | 286 |