Most popular boy names in the '00s in Missouri

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

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

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,891
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,875 (#29 most common name, -0.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Jonathan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,896
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 963 (#80 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Robert

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,961
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,145 (#69 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Justin

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,996
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 634 (#128 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#46. Blake

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,998
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,143 (#70 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Lucas

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,999
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,519 (#13 most common name, +26.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Chase

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,038
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,654 (#36 most common name, -18.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Jack

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,124
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,920 (#27 most common name, -9.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Landon

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,075 (#23 (tie) most common name, -2.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Thomas

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,466 (#51 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Luke

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,152
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,884 (#28 most common name, -12.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Connor

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,174
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,587 (#42 most common name, -27.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Jordan

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,176
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,035 (#74 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149

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#37. Evan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,182
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,276 (#60 most common name, -41.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Gabriel

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,055 (#25 most common name, -6.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Cameron

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,258 (#61 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Christian

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,182 (#66 most common name, -47.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Brandon

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 734 (#116 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Gavin

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,417
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,433 (#53 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Elijah

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,007 (#5 most common name, +23.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. David

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,500
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#37 (tie) most common name, -34.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Nathan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 999 (#78 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Anthony

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,541
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,400 (#54 most common name, -44.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Daniel

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,597 (#41 most common name, -37.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Mason

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,688
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#3 most common name, +30.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Hunter

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,732
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,075 (#23 (tie) most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Jackson

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,855
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,967 (#6 most common name, +3.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Caleb

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#48 most common name, -47.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Dylan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,899
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,197 (#64 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Benjamin

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,935
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,596 (#12 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Christopher

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,956
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,502 (#49 (tie) most common name, -49.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Ryan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,049
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,312 (#59 most common name, -57.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. John

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,071
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,006 (#26 most common name, -34.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Noah

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,117
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,091 (#4 most common name, -0.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Zachary

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 946 (#83 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Samuel

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,203
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,399 (#17 most common name, -25.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. James

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,283
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,819 (#7 most common name, -14.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Nicholas

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,019 (#76 most common name, -69.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Austin

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,206 (#63 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Alexander

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,469
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,287 (#19 most common name, -34.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Joseph

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,142 (#22 most common name, -42.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Matthew

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#37 (tie) most common name, -55.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Joshua

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,865
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,581 (#43 (tie) most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Logan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,902
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,628 (#10 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Tyler

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,225 (#62 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. William

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,239
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,815 (#1 most common name, -10.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Michael

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,255
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,462 (#15 most common name, -42.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Andrew

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,445
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,831 (#31 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Ethan

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

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,610
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,273 (#21 most common name, -50.7% 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".

Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,619 (#11 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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