Most popular boy names in the '00s in California

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

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

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,433
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,839 (#87 most common name, -48.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,437

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#49. Sebastian

Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,649
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,973 (#10 most common name, +62.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #80
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 53,755

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#48. Robert

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,104
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,157 (#73 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Elijah

Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,278
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,097 (#23 most common name, +23.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360

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#46. Alejandro

Alejandro is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,638
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,017 (#84 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #101
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,907

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#45. Brian

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,854
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,875 (#131 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Miguel

Miguel is a name of Spanish origin meaning "who is like God?".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,646 (#76 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #95
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,921

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#43. John

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,555
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,240 (#62 most common name, -39.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Jason

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,941
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,515 (#57 most common name, -38.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Aaron

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,964
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,612 (#25 most common name, +4.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 86,927

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#40. Isaiah

Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,193
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,030 (#37 most common name, -15.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745

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#39. Julian

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,172 (#9 most common name, +34.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 60,324

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#38. Tyler

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,333
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,625 (#94 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. James

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,253 (#28 most common name, -1.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Benjamin

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,430
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,603 (#16 most common name, +22.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Bryan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,913 (#106 most common name, -66.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #71
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,801

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#34. Samuel

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,862
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,933 (#38 most common name, -19.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. William

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,390
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,233 (#29 most common name, -7.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Justin

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,682
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,664 (#92 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Noah

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,694
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,441 (#1 most common name, +62.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Dylan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,187
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,189 (#22 most common name, -6.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Carlos

Carlos is a name of Spanish origin meaning "free man".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,569
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,262 (#61 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 62,987

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#28. Isaac

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,033
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,457 (#19 most common name, -3.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705

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#27. Gabriel

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,084 (#36 most common name, -32.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Diego

Diego is a name of Spanish origin meaning "supplanter".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,655 (#44 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #77
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 55,867

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#25. Nicholas

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,009 (#53 most common name, -52.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Adrian

Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,850
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,714 (#20 most common name, -16.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,022

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#23. Jesus

Jesus is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to deliver".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,862
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,436 (#48 most common name, -50.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,152

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#22. Luis

Luis is a name of German origin meaning "famous warrior".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,862
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,190 (#50 most common name, -53.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 74,174

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#21. Juan

Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,922
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,603 (#56 most common name, -56.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,688

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#20. Christian

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,088
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,183 (#40 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Kevin

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,376
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,950 (#43 most common name, -53.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Brandon

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,800
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,562 (#46 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Nathan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,049
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,287 (#13 most common name, -17.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Ryan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,110
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,558 (#35 most common name, -43.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Ethan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,636
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 23,881 (#4 most common name, +5.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Alexander

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 24,826
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,662 (#6 most common name, -8.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Joseph

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 24,938
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,787 (#24 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Jonathan

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 26,036
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,785 (#32 most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Christopher

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 28,275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,925 (#31 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Matthew

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 28,471
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,669 (#5 most common name, -20.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Michael

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 29,001
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,952 (#14 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Joshua

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,779
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,286 (#27 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Angel

Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,997
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,559 (#18 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,142

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#6. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,434
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,032 (#34 most common name, -58.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 115,560

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#5. David

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,532
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,875 (#11 most common name, -40.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Andrew

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 32,297
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,280 (#17 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Jacob

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 32,434
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,381 (#2 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Anthony

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 37,219
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,700 (#8 most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Daniel

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

California
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,505 (#3 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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