Most popular boy names in the '00s in Iowa

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

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

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 927
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 414 (#102 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Chase

Chase is a name of French origin meaning "to catch".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 929
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 514 (#77 most common name, -44.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 57,155

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#48. Christopher

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 944
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 503 (#80 most common name, -46.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Aiden

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 959
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,071 (#19 most common name, +11.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487

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#46. Elijah

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 964
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,188 (#13 most common name, +23.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. David

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 966
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 719 (#46 (tie) most common name, -25.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. John

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 983
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 699 (#50 most common name, -28.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Landon

Landon is a name of English origin meaning "long hill".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,012 (#23 most common name, +1.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,055

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#42. Wyatt

Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,009
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,362 (#10 most common name, +35.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #84
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,321

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#41. Blake

Blake is a name of English origin meaning "fair-haired".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,026
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 632 (#62 (tie) most common name, -38.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #86
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,058

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#40. Luke

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,027
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 707 (#49 most common name, -31.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Carson

Carson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Carr".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,030
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 731 (#43 (tie) most common name, -29.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #98
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,564

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#38. Daniel

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,051
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#41 most common name, -24.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Connor

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,052
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 722 (#45 most common name, -31.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. James

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,062
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,162 (#14 most common name, +9.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Brandon

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,066
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 237 (#176 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Evan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,099
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 674 (#55 most common name, -38.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Anthony

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,106
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 622 (#65 (tie) most common name, -43.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Lucas

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,108
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,050 (#21 most common name, -5.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Cole

Cole is a name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal-black".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 482 (#86 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,838

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#30. Gabriel

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,155
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 917 (#26 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Owen

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,163
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,573 (#3 most common name, +35.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Isaac

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,207
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 934 (#24 most common name, -22.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Jack

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,229
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,149 (#15 most common name, -6.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Gavin

Gavin is a name of Celtic origin meaning "white hawk".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,276
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 810 (#38 (tie) most common name, -36.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422

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#25. Ryan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 547 (#74 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Joshua

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,457
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 622 (#65 (tie) most common name, -57.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Mason

Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,478
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,500 (#6 most common name, +1.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

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#22. Nathan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,489
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#82 most common name, -66.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Jackson

Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,521
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,393 (#8 most common name, -8.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474

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#20. Nicholas

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,549
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#117 most common name, -75.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Matthew

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,549
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 680 (#53 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Michael

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,564
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 869 (#30 (tie) most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Caleb

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,580
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 788 (#42 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057

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#16. Hunter

Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,609
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 914 (#27 most common name, -43.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819

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#15. Zachary

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,626
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 408 (#103 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Joseph

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 869 (#30 (tie) most common name, -46.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Austin

Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 518 (#76 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735

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#12. Dylan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,644
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 595 (#68 (tie) most common name, -63.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Alexander

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,678
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,086 (#18 most common name, -35.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. William

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,702
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,650 (#2 most common name, -3.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Samuel

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,051 (#20 most common name, -38.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Benjamin

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,733
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,230 (#11 most common name, -29.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Carter

Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,735
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,381 (#9 most common name, -20.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #83
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 52,289

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#6. Noah

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,893
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,547 (#4 most common name, -18.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Tyler

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,946
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 524 (#75 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Andrew

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,952
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 810 (#38 (tie) most common name, -58.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Logan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,079
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,194 (#12 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Ethan

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,113 (#16 most common name, -56.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Jacob

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

Iowa
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,071
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,112 (#17 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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