Most popular boy names in the '00s in Massachusetts

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February 15, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the '00s in Massachusetts

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Massachusetts using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Massachusetts from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 爆料TV 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. Brian

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,850
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 602 (#118 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,716

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#49. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,877
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,964 (#14 most common name, +57.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014

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#48. Jayden

Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,930
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,296 (#27 most common name, +19.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,546

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#47. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,978
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 722 (#104 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964

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#46. Adam

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,148 (#64 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,985

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#45. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,091
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,242 (#31 most common name, +7.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320

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#44. Patrick

Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,161
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,163 (#63 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #96
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,754

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#43. Gabriel

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,279 (#29 most common name, +5.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797

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#42. Lucas

Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,381 (#8 most common name, +52.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,965

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#41. Luke

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,800 (#39 most common name, -19.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

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#40. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,309
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,353 (#54 most common name, -41.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624

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#39. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,379 (#50 most common name, -40.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384

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#38. Liam

Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,360
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,575 (#5 most common name, +51.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #95
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,904

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#37. Jason

Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,420
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,190 (#60 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,538

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#36. Evan

Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,460
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,639 (#44 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128

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#35. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 911 (#78 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962

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#34. Sean

Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#97 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 64,105

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#33. Owen

Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,627
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,802 (#19 most common name, +6.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,858

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#32. Connor

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,987 (#36 most common name, -24.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

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#31. Noah

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,657
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,713 (#3 most common name, +39.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446

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#30. Kevin

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,730
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,022 (#74 (tie) most common name, -62.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009

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#29. Kyle

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,742
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 703 (#106 most common name, -74.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,140

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#28. Aidan

Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "little fire".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,992
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 810 (#96 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,482

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#27. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,086
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,591 (#45 most common name, -48.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787

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#26. Dylan

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,108
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,287 (#28 most common name, -26.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093

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#25. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,253 (#30 most common name, -28.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871

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#24. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,306
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,901 (#38 most common name, -42.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935

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#23. Nathan

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,370 (#26 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810

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#22. Zachary

Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,527
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,514 (#48 most common name, -57.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737

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#21. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,599
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,895 (#15 most common name, -19.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795

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#20. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,677
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,527 (#24 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075

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#19. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,776
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,735 (#20 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500

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#18. Tyler

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,986
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,670 (#41 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548

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#17. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,026
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,442 (#7 most common name, -14.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127

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#16. Jack

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,173
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,085 (#12 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495

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#15. Joshua

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,008 (#35 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972

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#14. Alexander

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,488
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,994 (#13 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788

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#13. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,591
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,725 (#21 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874

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#12. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,593
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,966 (#37 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321

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#11. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,646 (#1 most common name, +0.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246

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#10. Daniel

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,721
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,887 (#16 most common name, -38.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785

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#9. Andrew

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,033
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,508 (#25 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485

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#8. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,135
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,157 (#2 most common name, -19.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328

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#7. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,862 (#18 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793

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#6. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,364
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,580 (#4 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911

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#5. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,221 (#10 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966

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#4. Nicholas

Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,049 (#33 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582

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#3. Ryan

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,366
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,281 (#9 most common name, -48.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208

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#2. Michael

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

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,100
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,456 (#6 most common name, -51.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610

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#1. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,114
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,877 (#17 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556

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