Most popular girl names in the '00s in Pennsylvania

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February 7, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the '00s in Pennsylvania

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in Pennsylvania using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 麻豆原创 understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#142 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #71
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,651

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#49. Mary

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,240 (#86 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,127

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#48. Kylie

Kylie is a name of Aboriginal origin meaning "boomerang".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,244
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,435 (#69 most common name, -36.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,406

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#47. Destiny

Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 616 (#193 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,782

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#46. Alexandra

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,231 (#87 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206

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#45. Leah

Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,172 (#33 most common name, -6.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,388

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#44. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,384
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 571 (#207 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #69
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,261

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#43. Haley

Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 582 (#202 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 57,010

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#42. Gabrielle

Gabrielle is a name of French origin meaning "God is my strength".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 846 (#134 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,000

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#41. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,449
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,345 (#76 most common name, -45.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 59,958

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#40. Lily

Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,475
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,078 (#18 most common name, +24.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,163

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#39. Gianna

Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,535
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,274 (#30 most common name, -10.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #120
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 27,578

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#38. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,585
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,803 (#23 most common name, +8.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,505

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#37. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,728
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 705 (#167 (tie) most common name, -74.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885

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#36. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,834
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,812 (#11 most common name, +34.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442

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#35. Mia

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,879
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,261 (#8 most common name, +48.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475

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#34. Brooke

Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,937
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,430 (#70 most common name, -51.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,678

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#33. Paige

Paige is a name of Latin origin meaning "young helper".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,023
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,368 (#75 most common name, -54.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,568

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#32. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,031
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,765 (#49 most common name, -41.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924

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#31. Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the bright one".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,953 (#40 most common name, -36.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,538

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#30. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,066
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,504 (#27 most common name, -18.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076

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#29. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,108
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 471 (#253 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,812

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#28. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,206 (#90 (tie) most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431

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#27. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 558 (#213 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630

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#26. Hailey

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,213
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,966 (#39 most common name, -38.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963

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#25. Chloe

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,366
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,945 (#21 most common name, -12.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467

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#24. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,495
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,119 (#101 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310

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#23. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,691
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 779 (#151 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014

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#22. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,786
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,153 (#97 most common name, -69.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768

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#21. Morgan

Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,830
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,444 (#68 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,734

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#20. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,939
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,608 (#25 most common name, -33.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215

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#19. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,166
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,487 (#65 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972

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#18. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,174
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 882 (#131 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144

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#17. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,198
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,862 (#43 most common name, -55.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848

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#16. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,366
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,179 (#94 most common name, -73.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317

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#15. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,484
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,163 (#96 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469

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#14. Sophia

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,686
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,648 (#4 most common name, +41.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222

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#13. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,089
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,775 (#48 most common name, -65.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281

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#12. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,425 (#14 most common name, -33.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457

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#11. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,196
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#12 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702

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#10. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,638 (#54 most common name, -70.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801

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#9. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,545
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,912 (#3 most common name, +24.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495

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#8. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,017
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,964 (#5 most common name, -0.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534

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#7. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,037
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,997 (#38 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411

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#6. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,510
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,846 (#22 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723

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#5. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,938
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,499 (#6 most common name, -35.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882

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#4. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,886
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,256 (#2 most common name, -8.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018

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#3. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,913
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,905 (#1 most common name, -0.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305

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#2. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,885
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,132 (#10 most common name, -53.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172

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#1. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,276
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#9 most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714

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