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 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 773 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 717 |
| 3 | - | Lucas | 428 |
| 4 | - | Joseph | 348 |
| 5 | - | Michael | 340 |
| 6 | 4 | Ethan | 339 |
| 7 | 2 | Luca | 338 |
| 8 | 6 | Anthony | 333 |
| 9 | -3 | James | 332 |
| 10 | 6 | Oliver | 309 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Mia | 468 |
| 2 | 2 | Sophia | 465 |
| 3 | -1 | Emma | 456 |
| 4 | -3 | Olivia | 418 |
| 5 | 1 | Charlotte | 386 |
| 6 | 2 | Amelia | 376 |
| 7 | -2 | Isabella | 375 |
| 8 | 3 | Sofia | 291 |
| 9 | 1 | Leah | 279 |
| 10 | -3 | Ava | 268 |