For the 10th year in a row, Liam was the most popular name for baby boys in New Jersey, according to 2024 data released by the Social Security Administration. A total of 773 boys born in the state last year were given the name.
On the girls’ side, Mia took the top spot with 468 baby girls receiving the name, overtaking Olivia, which had ranked No. 1 in recent years.
Here are the top 5 names in New Jersey for 2024:
Top 5 baby names for boys in NJ
Top 5 baby names for girls in NJ
Liam has held the top spot for boys in New Jersey since 2015. Nationally, it has also been the No. 1 boys’ name for eight consecutive years. Olivia remains the top name for girls across the United States, but New Jersey’s top choice this year reflects a local shift.
The Social Security Administration releases name data annually based on applications for Social Security cards, offering a window into naming trends across the country.
New Jersey, among the most demographically diverse states in the U.S., often reflects a blend of national patterns and unique local preferences. The 2024 name rankings continue to show a preference for short, easily pronounced names with broad cultural appeal.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Most popular baby names in NJ for 2024: See the list