Based on what Americans associate with New Jersey, they don’t think much of the state.

According to a Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll released yesterday, when Americans hear “New Jersey,” three of the top eight replies focus on its bad reputation. And, their No. 1 thought isn’t even something that’s in the Garden State. The poll reveals a person was named for the first time in 10 years: Gov. Chris Christie.

THE TOP 8

1. New York/Next to New York

2. Shore/ocean/beach/boardwalk/boating

3. Garden State/farming/open space

4. Corruption/crime/mafia/Sopranos

5. Pollution/bad smell/industry

6. Overpopulated/dense/too many people

7. Atlantic City/gambling/casinos

8. Chris Christie/governor