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New Jersey is the “it” state for parents looking for a unique baby name or ideas for inspiration. The Garden State just happens to be one the most racially and ethnically diverse states in the country.

Parents from throughout the world have brought their cultural flavors to the state cultural scene, giving New Jersey parents more leniency when it comes to choosing uncommon names for their babies. How unique or mainstream to go may depend on the style one is looking for. Retro or modern? Popular or unusual? What type of style suits you best?

The Brainy Retro Baby

Are New Jersey parents considered more likely to raise smarter babies? According to statistics, the state of New Jersey has more scientists and engineers per each square mile than any other place in the world!

Throughout history baby names have long been seen as influential in the life of a child, and when it comes to New Jersey’s own baby names for success, the state’s Ivy League Princeton University may have a few retro ideas for those hoping to raise a brainy baby with a retro name. A few names from the past Princeton graduating classes:

1933 Boy Names	1950 Boy Names	1970 Boy Names
Edward	Malcolm	Marcus
Peter	Arthur	Lorence
Geoffrey	Howard	Rodney
Ahlborn	Paul	Eamon
Kendall	Reilly	Gerrit
Charles	Prentice	Arnold

The Creative Baby

The parent wishing to raise a great talent may consider naming their baby after some of the most famous talents of American culture who happen to be New Jerseyites:

Frank Sinatra, singer and actor from Hoboken

Dionne Warwick, actress from East Orange

Kevin Spacey, actor from South Orange

David Copperfield, magician from Metuchen

Jack Nicholson, actor from Neptune City

Jon Bon Jovi, musician from Sayreville

The Sporty Baby

If you would rather follow the latest Nets game more than the most recent movie or invention, New Jersey's sport-inspired baby names provide a great way to pay homage to your favorite team. Some women claim that naming babies after a husband’s favorite team or players creates stronger bond between the father and the child, especially in the early months of life.

New Jersey Nets Baby Names

Jason Kidd

Darrell Armstrong

Vince Carter

Jason Collins

Malik Allen

The Popular Baby

When it comes to the most popular names for babies in New Jersey, the most recent statistics may be the best place to search for ideas. Take the names as they are or add a bit of creativity by changing the spelling, or pairing up a few names for a first and middle name mix that can add a unique twist to the newest trend.

Popular New Jersey Baby Boy Names	Popular New Jersey Baby Girl Names
1. Michael	1. Isabella
2. Matthew	2. Ava
3. Daniel	3. Emily
4. Joseph	4. Sophia
5. Anthony	5. Olivia
6. Nicholas	6. Samantha
7. Ryan	7. Ashley
8. Christopher	8. Madison
9. Joshua	9. Mia
10. Alexander	10. Julia
11. John	11. Sarah
12. Andrew	12. Emma
13. David	13. Abigail
14. Jacob	14. Kayla
15. Tyler	15. Gianna
16. Justin	16. Grace
17. James	17. Brianna
18. Jack	18. Angelina
19. Brandon	19. Alyssa
20. Kevin	20. Victoria