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

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

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

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,188 (#48 most common name, -12.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Connor

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,802
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,825 (#55 most common name, -20.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Isaiah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,805
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,980 (#76 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Lucas

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,870
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,709 (#12 most common name, +99.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#46. Nathan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,005
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,837 (#41 most common name, -3.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Logan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,761 (#20 most common name, +53.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Steven

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,122
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Eric

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,224
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -55.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Evan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,268 (#46 most common name, -18.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Aaron

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,378
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,896 (#38 most common name, -9.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Kyle

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,475
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,155 (#98 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Jordan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,868
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,355 (#66 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Gabriel

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,950
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,105 (#29 most common name, +2.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Sean

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,982
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,960 (#114 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Elijah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,040
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,639 (#30 most common name, -6.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Aidan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,217
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,273 (#96 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Brian

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,349
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,984 (#111 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Noah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,538
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,279 (#5 most common name, +72.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Robert

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,663 (#58 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Samuel

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,297 (#28 most common name, -14.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Zachary

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,695 (#57 most common name, -50.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Jayden

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,629
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,883 (#9 most common name, +29.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Benjamin

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,161 (#19 most common name, +2.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Jack

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,283
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,612 (#26 most common name, -20.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Thomas

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,879 (#39 most common name, -41.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Jason

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,126 (#49 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Dylan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,594 (#18 most common name, -5.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Christian

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,371 (#34 most common name, -41.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Jonathan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,779
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,087 (#36 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. William

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,910
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,528 (#21 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Tyler

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,933
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,480 (#44 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Kevin

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,913 (#53 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Ethan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,227
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,463 (#4 most common name, +12.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Brandon

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,232
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,943 (#52 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. James

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,537
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,702 (#17 most common name, -17.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Alexander

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,003
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,804 (#11 most common name, -18.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Andrew

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,315 (#27 most common name, -47.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. John

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,760 (#25 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. David

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,701
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,919 (#15 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Jacob

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,057
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,410 (#2 most common name, -5.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Justin

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,416 (#33 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Joshua

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,295
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,008 (#24 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Ryan

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,239 (#13 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Daniel

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,020
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,028 (#8 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Christopher

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,073
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,236 (#22 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Anthony

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,335
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,902 (#16 most common name, -45.5% 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 York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,370
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,151 (#23 most common name, -56.3% 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 York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,889 (#6 most common name, -37.8% 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 York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,689 (#7 most common name, -44.7% 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 York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,513
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,976 (#3 most common name, -46.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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