Most popular boy names in the '00s in Rhode Island

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

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 303
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#82 (tie) most common name, -52.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Owen

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 397 (#19 most common name, +27.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Luke

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#40 (tie) most common name, -8.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Liam

Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 317
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 650 (#2 most common name, +105.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #90
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,904

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#46. Mason

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 327
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 662 (#1 most common name, +102.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Gabriel

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 331
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 384 (#21 most common name, +16.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Sean

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 343
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#143 (tie) most common name, -79.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Elijah

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 350
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 351 (#26 most common name, +0.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#42. Aiden

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 360 (#24 most common name, -0.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Kevin

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#80 (tie) most common name, -59.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Jordan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#60 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Connor

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 403
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 293 (#37 most common name, -27.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Robert

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 403
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#51 (tie) most common name, -40.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Jason

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 417
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 196 (#63 most common name, -53.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Brandon

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 425
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#96 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Jayden

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 427
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 456 (#13 most common name, +6.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Kyle

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 94 (#119 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Logan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 439
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 603 (#6 most common name, +37.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Justin

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 459
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 179 (#70 most common name, -61.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Evan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 229 (#54 (tie) most common name, -51.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Thomas

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 473
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#38 most common name, -38.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Jonathan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 477
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 253 (#46 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Christian

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 493
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#42 most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Cameron

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 505
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 360 (#24 most common name, -28.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Samuel

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 538
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 344 (#29 most common name, -36.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Noah

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 540
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 620 (#4 most common name, +14.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. James

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 569
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 436 (#15 most common name, -23.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Aidan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 572
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#102 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Jack

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 582
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 381 (#22 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. David

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#40 (tie) most common name, -52.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Daniel

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 618
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 360 (#24 most common name, -41.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Dylan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 623
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#27 (tie) most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. William

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 651
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#10 most common name, -25.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Nathan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 671
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 306 (#34 (tie) most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Zachary

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 686
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 252 (#47 (tie) most common name, -63.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Tyler

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 717
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#51 (tie) most common name, -66.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. John

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 721
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 394 (#20 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Benjamin

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 752
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 621 (#3 most common name, -17.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Christopher

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 778
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 338 (#30 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Andrew

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 778
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#31 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Alexander

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 523 (#8 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Ethan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 469 (#11 most common name, -40.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Anthony

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 794
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 434 (#16 most common name, -45.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Joseph

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 811
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 465 (#12 most common name, -42.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Joshua

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 815
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 318 (#32 most common name, -61.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Ryan

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 894
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#27 (tie) most common name, -61.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Nicholas

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 957
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 302 (#36 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Jacob

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,012
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 547 (#7 most common name, -45.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Matthew

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

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,057
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 449 (#14 most common name, -57.5% 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?".

Rhode Island
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 619 (#5 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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