Most popular boy names in the '00s in Pennsylvania

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

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

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,379
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,798 (#80 most common name, -46.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Cameron

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,477
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,286 (#41 most common name, -5.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Sean

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,483
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,073 (#124 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Chase

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,527
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,810 (#30 most common name, +8.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#46. Caleb

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,559
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,498 (#36 most common name, -1.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Gabriel

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,595
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,904 (#27 most common name, +8.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Elijah

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,325 (#22 most common name, +20.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Kyle

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,671
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,050 (#127 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Aiden

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,683
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,536 (#21 most common name, +23.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487

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#41. Owen

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,721
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,697 (#18 most common name, +26.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Jack

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,789
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,629 (#33 most common name, -4.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Aidan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,923
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,039 (#131 most common name, -73.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Hunter

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,931
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,198 (#44 most common name, -18.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Mason

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,224
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,320 (#1 most common name, +73.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Jonathan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,246
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,318 (#66 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Christian

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,507
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,896 (#49 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Gavin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,276 (#42 most common name, -27.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Connor

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,600
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,883 (#29 most common name, -15.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Evan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,832 (#52 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Austin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,678
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,572 (#59 most common name, -45.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Robert

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,819
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,594 (#57 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Thomas

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,841
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,953 (#47 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Luke

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,889
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,903 (#28 most common name, -20.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Justin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,962
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,642 (#90 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Brandon

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,981
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,503 (#97 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Samuel

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,012
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,965 (#25 most common name, -20.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Noah

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,000
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,876 (#3 most common name, +14.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. David

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,128
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,786 (#31 most common name, -38.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Dylan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,257
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,367 (#39 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Nathan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,320
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,424 (#38 most common name, -45.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Benjamin

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,983 (#7 most common name, -6.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. James

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,424
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,404 (#8 most common name, -15.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. William

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,544
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,127 (#11 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Logan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,044 (#6 most common name, -8.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Zachary

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,466 (#60 most common name, -63.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Christopher

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,365 (#40 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Daniel

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,554 (#20 most common name, -36.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Alexander

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,194
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,911 (#15 most common name, -31.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Ethan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,530
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,176 (#10 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Anthony

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,714
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,292 (#23 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Andrew

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,966
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,121 (#24 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. John

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,971
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,000 (#13 most common name, -37.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Tyler

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,241
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,851 (#51 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Joshua

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,594
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,762 (#32 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Joseph

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,681
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,318 (#9 most common name, -38.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Nicholas

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,146
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#37 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Ryan

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,862
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,843 (#16 most common name, -50.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Matthew

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,013
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,587 (#19 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,896
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,310 (#5 most common name, -42.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Pennsylvania
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,731
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,594 (#4 most common name, -43.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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