Most Popular Baby Girl Names in 1994

In this article we'll look at what the most popular baby girl names were for the year 1994. These names are taken directly from the Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.

The table below shows the top 250 most popular baby girl names in 1994, with a total count for the number of births registered with that given name.

You can also use the links below to research more about the most popular baby names.

Top 1000 most popular boy names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Top 1000 most popular girl names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Rank Name Count
1 Jessica 32,118
2 Ashley 30,281
3 Emily 24,151
4 Samantha 22,823
5 Sarah 22,292
6 Taylor 20,732
7 Brittany 18,900
8 Amanda 18,718
9 Elizabeth 16,786
10 Megan 16,580
11 Nicole 16,011
12 Kayla 15,883
13 Rachel 15,489
14 Lauren 15,158
15 Stephanie 14,749
16 Hannah 14,493
17 Jennifer 14,000
18 Alexis 13,040
19 Victoria 12,691
20 Danielle 12,448
21 Amber 12,341
22 Courtney 12,018
23 Jasmine 11,713
24 Rebecca 11,281
25 Morgan 10,655
26 Alyssa 10,602
27 Brianna 10,516
28 Alexandra 10,226
29 Kelsey 9,749
30 Katherine 9,587
31 Melissa 8,796
32 Kimberly 8,746
33 Michelle 8,637
34 Allison 8,151
35 Tiffany 8,096
36 Haley 7,804
37 Mary 7,752
38 Chelsea 7,717
39 Christina 7,668
40 Shelby 7,545
41 Anna 7,526
42 Abigail 7,240
43 Sara 7,218
44 Heather 7,034
45 Erin 6,908
46 Laura 6,859
47 Maria 6,752
48 Kaitlyn 6,686
49 Andrea 6,480
50 Olivia 6,434
51 Madison 6,263
52 Jordan 6,258
53 Marissa 6,245
54 Brooke 5,973
55 Kristen 5,870
56 Natalie 5,838
57 Erica 5,679
58 Katelyn 5,670
59 Vanessa 5,552
60 Shannon 5,507
61 Miranda 5,456
62 Kelly 5,445
63 Paige 5,208
64 Crystal 5,199
65 Jacqueline 5,184
66 Cassandra 5,061
67 Gabrielle 5,043
68 Briana 5,001
69 Lindsey 4,987
70 Katie 4,979
71 Sierra 4,852
72 Julia 4,841
73 Alexandria 4,839
74 Emma 4,765
75 Mariah 4,750
76 Sydney 4,738
77 Amy 4,691
78 Caitlin 4,655
79 Kathryn 4,616
80 Jenna 4,594
81 Angela 4,413
82 Savannah 4,385
83 Alicia 4,102
84 Catherine 4,102
85 Breanna 4,100
86 Destiny 4,088
87 Jamie 3,982
88 Monica 3,911
89 Brittney 3,877
90 Erika 3,584
91 Whitney 3,566
92 Madeline 3,516
93 Kaitlin 3,501
94 Caroline 3,450
95 Alexa 3,441
96 Molly 3,440
97 Sabrina 3,384
98 Diana 3,366
99 Cheyenne 3,306
100 Meghan 3,227
101 Leah 3,205
102 Mackenzie 3,195
103 Grace 3,174
104 Christine 3,164
105 Cynthia 3,160
106 Margaret 3,104
107 Lindsay 3,100
108 Angelica 3,077
109 Michaela 3,044
110 Veronica 2,940
111 Bianca 2,932
112 Holly 2,924
113 Kristina 2,875
114 Kristin 2,841
115 Gabriela 2,837
116 Bethany 2,774
117 Autumn 2,718
118 Casey 2,691
119 Hailey 2,686
120 Melanie 2,679
121 Brenda 2,655
122 Brandi 2,635
123 Lisa 2,564
124 Rachael 2,553
125 Desiree 2,546
126 Kendra 2,534
127 April 2,522
128 Karen 2,487
129 Julie 2,455
130 Kathleen 2,428
131 Leslie 2,397
132 Dominique 2,389
133 Natasha 2,381
134 Kara 2,376
135 Patricia 2,365
136 Hayley 2,362
137 Bailey 2,351
138 Carly 2,323
139 Cassidy 2,306
140 Karina 2,262
141 Summer 2,238
142 Tori 2,222
143 Ana 2,211
144 Nancy 2,189
145 Tara 2,188
146 Alejandra 2,187
147 Ariel 2,187
148 Marisa 2,187
149 Claire 2,174
150 Caitlyn 2,171
151 Adriana 2,168
152 Rebekah 2,159
153 Alison 2,121
154 Kaylee 2,108
155 Chloe 2,079
156 Raven 2,075
157 Jocelyn 2,058
158 Kylie 2,043
159 Valerie 2,010
160 Gabriella 1,996
161 Jade 1,944
162 Audrey 1,929
163 Katrina 1,925
164 Krystal 1,889
165 Deanna 1,875
166 Ariana 1,874
167 Dana 1,805
168 Mikayla 1,793
169 Meagan 1,788
170 Diamond 1,785
171 Sandra 1,770
172 Kassandra 1,763
173 Jasmin 1,758
174 Bridget 1,697
175 Monique 1,690
176 Angel 1,674
177 Daisy 1,668
178 Chelsey 1,654
179 Kendall 1,648
180 Ashlee 1,644
181 Felicia 1,631
182 Krista 1,627
183 Joanna 1,624
184 Khadijah 1,615
185 Sophia 1,613
186 Yesenia 1,607
187 Mallory 1,605
188 Lydia 1,603
189 Mercedes 1,571
190 Jazmin 1,544
191 Jillian 1,542
192 Mckenzie 1,541
193 Kirsten 1,537
194 Gina 1,525
195 Jazmine 1,519
196 Cindy 1,508
197 Priscilla 1,506
198 Claudia 1,503
199 Makayla 1,503
200 Alisha 1,497
201 Evelyn 1,452
202 Aaliyah 1,451
203 Kiara 1,445
204 Anne 1,432
205 Cierra 1,415
206 Ashleigh 1,414
207 Colleen 1,413
208 Ciara 1,401
209 Lacey 1,398
210 Allyson 1,395
211 Denise 1,391
212 Tabitha 1,391
213 Abby 1,372
214 Brandy 1,350
215 Guadalupe 1,334
216 Zoe 1,334
217 Ellen 1,321
218 Marina 1,307
219 Faith 1,305
220 Cristina 1,285
221 Linda 1,283
222 Isabella 1,277
223 Nichole 1,260
224 Karla 1,259
225 Jaclyn 1,256
226 Jessie 1,255
227 Rosa 1,254
228 Amelia 1,253
229 Mayra 1,245
230 Meredith 1,230
231 Carolyn 1,229
232 Hope 1,226
233 Maggie 1,225
234 Asia 1,213
235 Naomi 1,203
236 Hanna 1,186
237 Clarissa 1,185
238 Daniela 1,175
239 Carmen 1,166
240 Justine 1,161
241 Tessa 1,158
242 Tatiana 1,154
243 Wendy 1,133
244 Katlyn 1,132
245 Isabel 1,131
246 Maya 1,130
247 Tamara 1,130
248 Kasey 1,127
249 Kiana 1,117
250 Alexus 1,110

What's in a (Popular) Name?

How do we know which baby names are hot each year? It's simple! The Social Security Administration collects data as parents register their newborns for a Social Security card. So, instead of waiting for the 10-year census, we get an annual update on the trending names!

Popular Baby Names vs. Popular First Names: Any Differences?

If you're wondering why the most popular baby names and the most popular first names aren't the same, remember: first names include everyone, not just babies. With 16.5% of the population over 65, names popular in their generation, like 'Isabel' or '', still top the charts. As the birth rate declines, we won't see baby names like 'Jessica' or '' topping the overall popular names list until the Baby Boomer generation decreases significantly.

What Factors Influence Baby Name Popularity?

Ever wondered how a name like 'Samantha' or '' hits the charts? It's not an exact science, but here are some cool factors:

Celebrity Influence

Americans adore their stars! A favorite celeb can influence baby names, so if you see more little 'Emilys' or 's' running around, you might have a Hollywood A-lister to thank!

Character-Inspired Names

Bookworms and movie buffs often name their kids after beloved characters. If 'Sarah' or '' sound familiar, check out the latest bestseller or box-office hit!

Following the Trend

We humans are trend-followers. So, if a friend's baby 'Taylor' or '' has a cute ring to it, don't be surprised if it catches on!

The Power of Recall

Names heard repeatedly stick in our minds. So if 'Megan' or '' are on repeat, you'll likely see them in the baby name charts.

Family Tradition

Some names like 'Brittany' or '' stand the test of time, thanks to the tradition of naming babies after older relatives.

Religion and Politics

Religious texts and political figures inspire many parents. Evergreen choices like 'Amanda' or '' show the lasting impact of religion and politics on baby names.

So, while we can't always predict why a name like 'Elizabeth' or '' becomes popular, these factors give us some fun insights into the ever-changing landscape of baby names!

Historical Data for Baby Names

If you're interested to see how the trends and popularity of baby names have changed, you can use the links below to view the historical data by decade.

Most popular first names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular boy names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular girl names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Data Source(s)

All of the data on this page is sourced from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and excludes any names with fewer than 5 occurrences in any geographic area.