Most popular boy names in the '00s in Minnesota

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

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

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,632
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,407 (#1 most common name, +108.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #102
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,637

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#49. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 662 (#113 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #107
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,597

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#48. Adam

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,645
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 846 (#85 most common name, -48.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Blake

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,691
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,231 (#52 most common name, -27.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#46. Gabriel

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,744
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,526 (#36 most common name, -12.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Lucas

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,764
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,085 (#18 most common name, +18.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Christopher

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,801
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 791 (#91 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Elijah

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,820
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,071 (#19 most common name, +13.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Brandon

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,873
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 458 (#153 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Charles

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,883
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,860 (#23 most common name, -1.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Wyatt

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,900
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,161 (#14 most common name, +13.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. David

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,904
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,194 (#56 most common name, -37.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Cole

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,930
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 756 (#98 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. James

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,073
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,271 (#13 most common name, +9.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Caleb

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,086
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,611 (#29 most common name, -22.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Luke

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,092
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,306 (#45 most common name, -37.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Connor

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,134
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#41 most common name, -34.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Anthony

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,249
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,101 (#65 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Thomas

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,280
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,469 (#38 most common name, -35.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Austin

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 955 (#78 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Owen

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,812 (#6 most common name, +21.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Evan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,561 (#33 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. John

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,360
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#40 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Hunter

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,397
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,313 (#44 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Daniel

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,408
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,439 (#39 most common name, -40.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Jackson

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,469
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,432 (#12 most common name, -1.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Gavin

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,517
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,581 (#31 most common name, -37.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Isaac

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,564
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,036 (#21 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Nathan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,712
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,128 (#59 most common name, -58.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Mason

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,744
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,054 (#3 most common name, +11.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Carter

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,773
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,067 (#20 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Dylan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,816
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,215 (#54 most common name, -56.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Ryan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,915
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,124 (#60 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Michael

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,141
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,637 (#28 most common name, -47.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Joshua

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,123 (#61 most common name, -64.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Zachary

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,184
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,069 (#68 most common name, -66.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Nicholas

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,331
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 805 (#89 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Noah

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,348
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,526 (#9 most common name, -24.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Matthew

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,370
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,271 (#48 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Tyler

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 978 (#75 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. William

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,535
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,358 (#2 most common name, -5.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Logan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,450 (#11 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Jack

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,697
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,672 (#7 most common name, -27.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Alexander

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,735
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,113 (#16 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Joseph

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,814
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,729 (#24 most common name, -54.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Andrew

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,972
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,573 (#32 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Benjamin

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,085
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,603 (#8 most common name, -36.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Samuel

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,180
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#15 most common name, -48.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Ethan

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

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,357
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,469 (#10 most common name, -43.3% 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".

Minnesota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,276
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,104 (#17 most common name, -60.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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