New Jersey Baby Name Trends (2026)

New Jersey shows strong Italian-American heritage names alongside New York-area trend favorites. Below: the most popular boy and girl names in 2026 — explore each name page for meaning, origin, and pronunciation.

About New Jersey naming culture

New Jersey shows strong Italian-American heritage names alongside New York-area trend favorites.

Popular boy names parents in New Jersey are choosing

James
John
Robert
Michael
William
David
Richard
Charles
Joseph
Thomas
Christopher
Daniel

Popular girl names parents in New Jersey are choosing

Mary
Patricia
Linda
Barbara
Elizabeth
Jennifer
Margaret
Susan
Dorothy
Helen
Betty
Nancy

Official state-level rankings

For official state-level baby name ranks, see the US Social Security Administration state baby name dataset. Our editorial picks above reflect popular national choices common in New Jersey's Mid-Atlantic naming traditions.