Most popular girl names in the '00s in Texas

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

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

Daniela is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,185
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,133 (#92 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #127
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 26,470

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#49. Jocelyn

Jocelyn is a name of Latin origin meaning "happy".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,534 (#76 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #84
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 38,304

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#48. Anna

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,554 (#75 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Avery

Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,857 (#14 most common name, +67.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 41,641

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#46. Sofia

Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,324
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,067 (#7 most common name, +145.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216

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#45. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,328
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,523 (#123 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384

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#44. Sydney

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,074 (#148 most common name, -62.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Kaitlyn

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,521
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,918 (#167 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Savannah

Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,317 (#59 most common name, -22.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 64,720

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#41. Katherine

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,557
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,977 (#66 most common name, -28.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330

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#40. Vanessa

Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,428 (#130 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,139

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#39. Melanie

Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,699
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,625 (#35 most common name, -1.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #96
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 35,034

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#38. Evelyn

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,019 (#13 most common name, +54.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #80
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 40,631

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#37. Alexandra

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,890
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,306 (#82 most common name, -43.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Leslie

Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,702 (#196 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #108
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,888

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#35. Alexa

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,123
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,792 (#22 most common name, +10.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,049

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#34. Valeria

Valeria is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be strong".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,148
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,543 (#52 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #131
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 25,981

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#33. Grace

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,179
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,258 (#40 most common name, -14.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Hailey

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,570
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,679 (#50 most common name, -28.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Ava

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,743
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,270 (#6 most common name, +96.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,396 (#132 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823

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#29. Taylor

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,071
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,720 (#112 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Kimberly

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,167
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,009 (#46 most common name, -30.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,360

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#27. Destiny

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,686 (#113 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,805
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,142 (#90 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029

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#25. Chloe

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,939
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,999 (#21 most common name, -11.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,971
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,239 (#61 most common name, -46.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,918

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#23. Olivia

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,066
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,344 (#5 most common name, +102.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Kayla

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,187 (#88 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Andrea

Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,085
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,360 (#39 most common name, -33.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,059

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#20. Jessica

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,936 (#166 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Sophia

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,193 (#2 most common name, +131.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Jennifer

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,775
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,207 (#142 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401

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#17. Lauren

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,798
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,638 (#115 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Sarah

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,847
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,455 (#55 most common name, -54.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Natalie

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,370 (#18 most common name, -31.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Victoria

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,007
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,729 (#11 most common name, -2.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Brianna

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,142
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,689 (#49 most common name, -57.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Elizabeth

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,159
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,370 (#12 most common name, -16.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Mia

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,422
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,575 (#4 most common name, +53.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Alexis

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,441
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,364 (#80 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Hannah

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,757
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,781 (#34 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Isabella

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,993
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,486 (#3 most common name, +62.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Samantha

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,075 (#29 most common name, -49.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Emma

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,328 (#1 most common name, +64.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Alyssa

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,289 (#60 most common name, -65.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Abigail

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,522
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,215 (#9 most common name, -9.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Ashley

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,230 (#41 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Madison

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

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,660
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,552 (#15 most common name, -45.4% 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".

Texas
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,084
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,870 (#8 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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