Most popular boy names in the '00s in New Jersey

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

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

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,737 (#55 most common name, -19.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Lucas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,164
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,158 (#13 most common name, +92.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Logan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,174
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,814 (#16 most common name, +75.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Patrick

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -53.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #97
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,754

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#46. Eric

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 800 (#124 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Jordan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,673 (#60 most common name, -24.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Steven

Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -55.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #79
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 53,840

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#43. Elijah

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,278
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,171 (#39 most common name, -4.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Connor

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,451
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#48 (tie) most common name, -24.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Noah

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,691 (#6 most common name, +90.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Evan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,536
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,861 (#47 most common name, -26.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Jake

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,296 (#75 most common name, -49.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #106
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,779

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#38. Luke

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,751
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,480 (#32 most common name, -9.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Jayden

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,848
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,154 (#14 most common name, +45.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Samuel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,872
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,320 (#34 most common name, -19.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Gabriel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,931
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,856 (#27 most common name, -2.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Kyle

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 932 (#100 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Aidan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 963 (#97 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Benjamin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,245
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, +16.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Brian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,354
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -72.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Sean

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,002 (#93 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Jason

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -52.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Zachary

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,643
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,779 (#51 most common name, -51.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Ethan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,759
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,303 (#11 most common name, +14.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Robert

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,799
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,882 (#45 most common name, -50.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Jack

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,952
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,745 (#29 most common name, -30.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Dylan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,120 (#15 most common name, -0.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Jonathan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,275 (#35 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Thomas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Christian

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,563
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,765 (#28 most common name, -39.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. William

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,785
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Brandon

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,787
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,926 (#43 most common name, -59.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Tyler

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,790
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,122 (#40 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Kevin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,868
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. James

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,893
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,770 (#17 (tie) most common name, -23.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Jacob

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,110
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,056 (#4 most common name, -1.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. David

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,477
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,573 (#20 most common name, -34.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Justin

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,829
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,244 (#37 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Alexander

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,879
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,411 (#10 most common name, -25.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -50.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Joshua

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, -48.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. John

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,403
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Daniel

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,725
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Christopher

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,093
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Ryan

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,130
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Anthony

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -43.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Nicholas

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Joseph

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,587
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,019 (#5 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,302
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

New Jersey
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,513
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,657 (#1 most common name, -50.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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