Most popular boy names in the '00s in North Carolina

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

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

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,541
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,247 (#56 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Aaron

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,546
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,831 (#68 most common name, -28.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Gavin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,662
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,930 (#63 most common name, -27.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Charles

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,519 (#46 most common name, -9.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#46. Jayden

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,892 (#12 most common name, +39.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Luke

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,813
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,310 (#26 most common name, +17.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Landon

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,830
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,271 (#27 most common name, +15.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,880
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,312 (#94 most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 115,560

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#42. Mason

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,899
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,757 (#3 most common name, +98.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Isaiah

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,128
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,479 (#47 most common name, -20.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Kevin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,242
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,513 (#81 most common name, -53.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Thomas

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,381 (#53 most common name, -27.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Gabriel

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,289
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,538 (#21 most common name, +7.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Jordan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,095 (#60 most common name, -38.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Robert

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,549
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,116 (#59 most common name, -40.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Nathan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,599
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,358 (#54 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Hunter

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,634
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,463 (#48 most common name, -32.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Justin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,834
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,417 (#90 most common name, -63.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Anthony

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,986
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,688 (#37 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Ryan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,998
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,252 (#55 most common name, -43.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Logan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,013
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,728 (#15 most common name, -7.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Dylan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,069
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,615 (#42 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Benjamin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,121
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,785 (#14 most common name, -8.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Jackson

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,147
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,688 (#8 most common name, +13.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Austin

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,161
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,981 (#61 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Zachary

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,205
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,509 (#82 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Samuel

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,503
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,666 (#16 most common name, -18.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Brandon

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,506
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,556 (#79 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Cameron

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,128 (#29 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Elijah

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,581
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,345 (#4 most common name, +16.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Jonathan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,569 (#45 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Alexander

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,773
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,841 (#13 most common name, -19.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Nicholas

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,727 (#73 most common name, -64.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Christian

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,872
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,990 (#33 most common name, -38.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Caleb

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,891
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,311 (#25 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Joseph

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,049
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,211 (#28 most common name, -36.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Daniel

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,064
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,518 (#22 most common name, -30.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Tyler

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,925 (#65 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Noah

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,155
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,006 (#2 most common name, +16.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. David

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,434
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#24 most common name, -36.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. John

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,611 (#20 most common name, -33.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Andrew

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,492
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,888 (#35 most common name, -47.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Ethan

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,036
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,114 (#9 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. James

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,213
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,151 (#5 most common name, -17.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Matthew

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,266
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,125 (#30 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Michael

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,113 (#10 most common name, -41.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Christopher

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,630 (#19 most common name, -50.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Joshua

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,292
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,638 (#17 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,791
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,765 (#7 most common name, -45.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. William

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

North Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,357
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,981 (#1 most common name, -25.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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