Popular girl names

The top 200 most popular girl baby names, ranked by all-time popularity in the United States.

1.Mary

Hebrew

Beloved; the one who brings love and compassion

#132 in the 2020s

2.Elizabeth

Hebrew

God's promise of abundance and devoted love

#15 in the 2020s

3.Patricia

Latin

Noble and of patrician birth, dignified and proud

#1178 in the 2020s

4.Jennifer

Cornish / Welsh

Fair one, a gentle beauty and radiance of spirit

#511 in the 2020s

5.Linda

Spanish / Latin

Beautiful and lovely, a simple grace and charm

#822 in the 2020s

6.Barbara

Greek

Uncommon and distinctive, like a stranger or traveler from afar

#895 in the 2020s

7.Margaret

Greek

Pearl of great price, luminous and precious

#126 in the 2020s

8.Susan

Hebrew

Graceful lily, blooming with beauty and purity

#1069 in the 2020s

9.Dorothy

Greek

Gift of God, divine blessing bestowed with love

#464 in the 2020s

10.Sarah

Hebrew

Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

#91 in the 2020s

11.Jessica

Hebrew

God beholds her with grace and favor

#518 in the 2020s

12.Helen

Greek

Shining light, radiant beauty that illuminates

#431 in the 2020s

13.Nancy

Hebrew

Grace and elegance with a timeless charm

#931 in the 2020s

14.Betty

Hebrew

Devoted to God with joyful strength

#1119 in the 2020s

15.Karen

Greek

Pure-hearted and luminously sincere

#1079 in the 2020s

16.Lisa

Hebrew

God's sacred oath and devotion

#958 in the 2020s

17.Anna

Hebrew

Graceful favor and cherished blessing

#79 in the 2020s

18.Emily

Latin

Graceful strength, industrious and eternally striving

#20 in the 2020s

19.Sandra

Greek

Defender of humanity, strong and protective spirit

#1062 in the 2020s

20.Ashley

Old English

Ash tree meadow, natural grace and peaceful strength

#147 in the 2020s

21.Kimberly

Old English

From the wood of the royal fortress, regal and strong

#225 in the 2020s

22.Ruth

Hebrew

Compassionate friend, steadfast loyalty and kindness

#187 in the 2020s

23.Donna

Italian / Latin

Noble woman, dignity and quiet grace

#1824 in the 2020s

24.Carol

Latin

Joy and song in feminine form, cheerful spirit

#2185 in the 2020s

25.Michelle

Hebrew

Who is like God, divine strength and grace

#393 in the 2020s

26.Laura

Latin

Crowned with laurel, honored and evergreen

#366 in the 2020s

27.Amanda

Latin

Worthy of love, beloved and admirable

#472 in the 2020s

28.Emma

Germanic

Whole and universal, complete in spirit

#2 in the 2020s

29.Melissa

Greek

Sweet as a honeybee, industrious and nurturing

#384 in the 2020s

30.Rebecca

Hebrew

To bind with compassion, devoted and faithful

#309 in the 2020s

31.Stephanie

Greek

Crown bearer, dignity and honor personified

#481 in the 2020s

32.Deborah

Hebrew

A swift and busy bee, strength and purpose

#885 in the 2020s

33.Sharon

Hebrew

A fertile plain, abundance and graceful presence

#1216 in the 2020s

34.Kathleen

Irish / Greek

Pure and clear, with strength of spirit

#1048 in the 2020s

35.Cynthia

Greek

Goddess of the moon, radiant and divine

#860 in the 2020s

36.Amy

Latin / French

Deeply beloved, cherished with affection

#209 in the 2020s

37.Shirley

English

Bright meadow of joy and warmth

#1552 in the 2020s

38.Angela

Latin / Greek

Messenger angel, heavenly and graceful

#273 in the 2020s

39.Catherine

Greek

Pure and clear, with timeless grace

#314 in the 2020s

40.Virginia

Latin

Pure and virginal, innocent and virtuous

#545 in the 2020s

41.Katherine

Greek

Pure and clear, eternally blessed

#164 in the 2020s

42.Evelyn

English

Desired one, light and graceful beauty

#9 in the 2020s

43.Brenda

Old Norse

Fiery sword, bold and burning spirit

#1252 in the 2020s

44.Frances

Latin

Free and graceful, strong-willed spirit

#387 in the 2020s

45.Pamela

Greek

Entirely sweetness and honey, gentle nurturer

#1912 in the 2020s

46.Nicole

Greek

Victory of the people, beloved triumph

#325 in the 2020s

47.Samantha

Hebrew / Greek

God has heard; a listener and cherished soul

#112 in the 2020s

48.Alice

Germanic

Noble and truthful; bright with integrity

#67 in the 2020s

49.Christine

Latin / Greek

Follower of Christ; devoted and graceful

#1135 in the 2020s

50.Rachel

Hebrew

Ewe of gentleness; innocent and tender grace

#239 in the 2020s

51.Olivia

Latin

Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace

#1 in the 2020s

52.Maria

Hebrew / Latin

Star of the sea; beloved and nurturing

#93 in the 2020s

53.Carolyn

Latin

Joyful strength of a free and noble woman

#1109 in the 2020s

54.Janet

Hebrew

God's gracious gift of grace and mercy

#2106 in the 2020s

55.Martha

Aramaic

Nurturing lady of strength and dedication

#704 in the 2020s

56.Debra

Hebrew

Graceful bee, industrious and purposeful

#3567 in the 2020s

57.Marie

Hebrew / Latin

Beloved and cherished, star of the sea

#614 in the 2020s

58.Grace

Latin

Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

#36 in the 2020s

59.Victoria

Latin

Victory and triumph, strength through conquest

#44 in the 2020s

60.Heather

English

A blooming flowering plant of the moor, resilient and wild

#1299 in the 2020s

61.Diane

Latin

Divine light and protector, goddess of the hunt

#2244 in the 2020s

62.Julie

Latin

Youthful spirit and endless grace

#706 in the 2020s

63.Joyce

Latin

Joyful heart, bringer of happiness and light

#994 in the 2020s

64.Rose

Latin

The beloved flower, symbol of love and beauty

#119 in the 2020s

65.Joan

Hebrew

God's gracious gift, beloved and blessed

#1294 in the 2020s

66.Christina

Latin / Greek

Follower of Christ, anointed one

#683 in the 2020s

67.Julia

Latin

Youthful and eternally young at heart

#116 in the 2020s

68.Lauren

Latin

Crowned with laurel, honored and victorious

#330 in the 2020s

69.Lillian

Latin

Pure and innocent as a lily

#51 in the 2020s

70.Kelly

Irish Gaelic

Bright-headed, spirited and lively

#803 in the 2020s

71.Ann

Hebrew

Grace and favor, gracious gift

#1086 in the 2020s

72.Hannah

Hebrew

Grace and compassion, deeply cherished

#47 in the 2020s

73.Doris

Greek

Gift of the sea, oceanic and serene

#2325 in the 2020s

74.Jean

Hebrew

God's gracious gift, beloved and cherished

#2299 in the 2020s

75.Kathryn

Greek

Pure heart and clear spirit

#637 in the 2020s

76.Judith

Hebrew

A woman of praise and strength

#863 in the 2020s

77.Charlotte

French

Free and joyful woman, strong and spirited

#3 in the 2020s

78.Mildred

Old English

Gentle strength and tender mercy

#1906 in the 2020s

79.Andrea

Greek

Strength and courage, valiant spirit of a warrior

#179 in the 2020s

80.Megan

Welsh

Pearl, precious and radiant

#702 in the 2020s

81.Cheryl

French

Beloved and cherished, dear one

#3648 in the 2020s

82.Sophia

Greek

Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit

#5 in the 2020s

83.Sara

Hebrew

Princess, noble and dignified

#189 in the 2020s

84.Jacqueline

French

God's gracious gift of strength and determination

#514 in the 2020s

85.Madison

Modern English (surname-to-given name)

Gift of the good and wise, modern strength

#34 in the 2020s

86.Isabella

Hebrew / Spanish

Devoted to God with beautiful, radiant strength

#7 in the 2020s

87.Teresa

Greek

Summer harvest, warmth and abundance

#823 in the 2020s

88.Gloria

Latin

Glory, radiance, and noble distinction

#616 in the 2020s

89.Abigail

Hebrew

Father's joy, source of delight and wisdom

#22 in the 2020s

90.Janice

Latin

God's gracious gift of passage and new beginnings

#2095 in the 2020s

91.Theresa

Greek

A reaper of summer's bounty and warmth

#1476 in the 2020s

92.Judy

Hebrew

Praised woman of grace and strength

#1642 in the 2020s

93.Jane

Hebrew

God's gracious gift to the world

#261 in the 2020s

94.Natalie

Latin

Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal

#58 in the 2020s

95.Beverly

Old English

From the beaver stream, naturally resourceful and flowing

#1121 in the 2020s

96.Ruby

Latin

Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

#63 in the 2020s

97.Amber

Arabic / English

Warm golden resin, glowing with light and warmth

#537 in the 2020s

98.Marilyn

Hebrew / Old English

Star of the sea with beloved, graceful strength

#694 in the 2020s

99.Denise

Latin / French

Of Dionysus, spirited and joyfully alive

#1285 in the 2020s

100.Danielle

Hebrew

God is my judge; strength and divine guidance

#480 in the 2020s

101.Diana

Latin

Divine huntress; light, illumination, and independence

#229 in the 2020s

102.Brittany

Latin

From Brittany; spirited and independent strength

#875 in the 2020s

103.Annie

Hebrew

Grace and favor; beloved and cherished

#205 in the 2020s

104.Irene

Greek

Peace and harmony; serene wisdom and calm

#650 in the 2020s

105.Ella

Old English / Old German

Luminous maiden, radiant light and grace

#19 in the 2020s

106.Kayla

Modern American / Irish

Strong and graceful, joyful warrior spirit

#296 in the 2020s

107.Alexis

Greek

Defender and helper of mankind, protective strength

#401 in the 2020s

108.Ava

Latin / Germanic

Life-giving and graceful, strength with gentleness

#8 in the 2020s

109.Lori

Latin

Crowned with laurel, triumph and enduring honor

#1503 in the 2020s

110.Florence

Latin

Blooming and flourishing with timeless grace and beauty

#548 in the 2020s

111.Tiffany

Greek / Old French

Divine revelation and radiant manifestation of God

#854 in the 2020s

112.Eleanor

Greek / Old French

Shining light and noble compassion, a radiant soul

#14 in the 2020s

113.Louise

French / Germanic

Renowned warrior woman, celebrated strength and glory

#586 in the 2020s

114.Kathy

Greek

Pure-hearted, noble and innocent spirit

#2527 in the 2020s

115.Lois

Greek

Desirable and graceful, deeply wished for

#1653 in the 2020s

116.Crystal

Latin / Greek

Clarity and brightness, transparent beauty within

#1034 in the 2020s

117.Tammy

Hebrew / Aramaic

Palm tree of integrity, graceful and upright

#3921 in the 2020s

118.Josephine

Hebrew

God will increase, brings abundance and blessings

#64 in the 2020s

119.Taylor

Old English / Old French

Skilled tailor, precision and artful craftsmanship

#243 in the 2020s

120.Bonnie

Scottish

Beautiful, fair-faced, and full of cheerful joy

#491 in the 2020s

121.Anne

Hebrew

Graceful favor and tender compassion

#597 in the 2020s

122.Phyllis

Greek

Green leaf and flourishing life, nature's gift

#5784 in the 2020s

123.Allison

English, from Old Germanic

Noble-hearted and bright defender of truth

#94 in the 2020s

124.Erin

Irish Gaelic

Land of peace and eternal beauty

#654 in the 2020s

125.Alyssa

Germanic / Old English

Noble spirit with graceful inner light

#302 in the 2020s

126.Mia

Scandinavian / Hebrew

Beloved mine, mine treasure, cherished one

#6 in the 2020s

127.Audrey

Old English

Noble strength with gentle grace and beauty

#69 in the 2020s

128.Hazel

English

Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree

#26 in the 2020s

129.Clara

Latin

Bright and clear, radiant with luminous grace

#85 in the 2020s

130.Shannon

Irish Gaelic

Wise river, flowing with ancient grace

#1902 in the 2020s

131.Edna

Hebrew

Rejuvenation and delight in living

#2061 in the 2020s

132.Peggy

English

Pearl of pure beauty and strength

#5183 in the 2020s

133.Tina

English

Small strong one, mighty in spirit

#2332 in the 2020s

134.Robin

English

Bright fame, like a cheerful songbird

#806 in the 2020s

135.Dawn

Old English

First light of hope and new beginnings

#2031 in the 2020s

136.Eva

Hebrew / Latin

Living and breathing, giver of life

#109 in the 2020s

137.Rita

Latin

Pearl of great beauty and luminous grace

#1318 in the 2020s

138.Wanda

Germanic, Polish

Wanderer with grace and spirited independence

#4498 in the 2020s

139.Amelia

Latin / Germanic

Industrious and graceful, striving with purpose

#4 in the 2020s

140.Paula

Latin

Small and mighty, strength in quiet dignity

#772 in the 2020s

141.Ethel

Old English

Noble spirit with gentle, timeless grace

#4238 in the 2020s

142.Norma

Latin

Living by the standard, guide and anchor

#2126 in the 2020s

143.Ellen

Greek

Shining bright one, radiant and luminous soul

#963 in the 2020s

144.Marjorie

Greek, French

Pearl of great beauty and precious worth

#1075 in the 2020s

145.Valerie

Latin

Strong, valiant, and full of vigor

#143 in the 2020s

146.Esther

Hebrew / Persian

Star of hope and hidden beauty

#139 in the 2020s

147.Jamie

Hebrew

Beloved supplanter with a spirited heart

#735 in the 2020s

148.Edith

Old English

Blessed gift of prosperous fortune

#505 in the 2020s

149.Leslie

Scottish Gaelic

From the gray fortress, steadfast and noble

#636 in the 2020s

150.Connie

Latin

Steadfast and determined, a constant presence

#3062 in the 2020s

151.Gladys

Welsh

Small sword of radiant joy and strength

#2713 in the 2020s

152.Carrie

English

Graceful and beloved bearer of love

#2469 in the 2020s

153.Brianna

Irish Gaelic

Strong, noble spirit with gentle grace

#173 in the 2020s

154.Elaine

Greek

Shining light of grace and beauty

#409 in the 2020s

155.Melanie

Greek

Dark-haired beauty with gentle depth

#127 in the 2020s

156.Wendy

Modern English

Fair, friendly wanderer of imagination

#1210 in the 2020s

157.Vanessa

Modern English

Butterflies and beauty in full bloom

#298 in the 2020s

158.Jasmine

Persian

Fragrant flower of grace and nobility

#180 in the 2020s

159.Courtney

Old French

Grace and elegance of the royal court

#1736 in the 2020s

160.Cindy

Greek

Light and luminous beauty, shining brightly

#1692 in the 2020s

161.Leah

Hebrew

Weary and graceful, tender strength

#50 in the 2020s

162.Chloe

Greek

Green shoot of spring, blooming and fertile

#21 in the 2020s

163.Tracy

Latin

From the path of Thrace, traveler of ancient lands

#2319 in the 2020s

164.Monica

Latin

Wise advisor and noble guide

#717 in the 2020s

165.Caroline

Latin

Strong and beautiful, free spirited woman

#78 in the 2020s

166.Alexandra

Greek

Defender of humanity with noble strength

#192 in the 2020s

167.Sylvia

Latin

Wildwood spirit of nature and freedom

#406 in the 2020s

168.April

Latin

Blooming renewal and springtime awakening

#522 in the 2020s

169.Katie

Greek

Pure-hearted and divinely graceful

#550 in the 2020s

170.Sheila

Irish Gaelic

Graceful and luminous, blind to all but beauty

#1839 in the 2020s

171.Lucy

Latin

Radiant light, luminous and pure-hearted

#39 in the 2020s

172.Lucille

Latin

Shining light, radiant bringer of illumination

#267 in the 2020s

173.Erica

Old Norse

Eternal ruler, powerful and enduring leader

#1256 in the 2020s

174.Alicia

Old Germanic

Noble and of exalted spirit

#430 in the 2020s

175.Sherry

Old French / English

Beloved one, cherished and warm

#4213 in the 2020s

176.Vivian

Latin

Lively spirit, radiantly alive

#84 in the 2020s

177.Pauline

Latin

Small and humble, graceful strength

#2902 in the 2020s

178.Thelma

Greek

Will and divine intention, purposeful

#4191 in the 2020s

179.Veronica

Latin

True image, authentic and steadfast

#407 in the 2020s

180.Morgan

Welsh

Bright and radiant, born of the sea's wisdom

#234 in the 2020s

181.Michele

Hebrew

Who is like God, graceful strength

#4109 in the 2020s

182.Suzanne

Hebrew

Graceful as a lily, white flower of purity

#2703 in the 2020s

183.Kristen

Latin

Follower of Christ, believer's faithful heart

#1538 in the 2020s

184.Anita

Spanish / Hebrew

Graceful and merciful, grace refined and elegant

#1403 in the 2020s

185.Joanne

Hebrew

God is gracious, merciful blessing upon a daughter

#2421 in the 2020s

186.Claire

Latin / French

Bright and luminous, clear as light

#66 in the 2020s

187.Dolores

Spanish / Latin

Woman of sorrows, deep compassion and resilience

#2641 in the 2020s

188.Geraldine

Germanic / Old German

Spear ruler, strong and powerful leader

#1785 in the 2020s

189.Lorraine

French / Latin

From Lorraine, crowned with laurel and honor

#1275 in the 2020s

190.Jill

Latin / English

Youthful and joyful, playful spirit

#4793 in the 2020s

191.Rhonda

Welsh

Fair and graceful, mighty spear-wielder

#5522 in the 2020s

192.Bertha

Germanic / Old German

Bright and glorious, shining strength

#4114 in the 2020s

193.Juanita

Spanish / Hebrew

God's gracious gift, beloved by the divine

#2460 in the 2020s

194.Madeline

Hebrew / French

Of Magdala—noble, elevated, and worthy of honor

#90 in the 2020s

195.Stella

Latin

Star—a shining light guiding the way

#45 in the 2020s

196.June

Latin

The Roman goddess—warmth, youth, and renewal

#165 in the 2020s

197.Holly

English

The holly plant—symbol of protection and cheer

#447 in the 2020s

198.Sally

Hebrew

Princely and joyful—grace with radiance

#1199 in the 2020s

199.Darlene

English

Beloved and darling—tenderness personified

#1810 in the 2020s

200.Gail

Hebrew

Father's joy, radiant delight

#5181 in the 2020s

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