Most popular boy names in the '00s in Tennessee

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

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

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,724
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#81 most common name, -36.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Aiden

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,730
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,799 (#10 most common name, +61.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Jayden

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,782
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,422 (#17 most common name, +35.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Isaac

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,813
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,767 (#48 most common name, -2.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705

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#46. Luke

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,961
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,215 (#26 most common name, +13.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Isaiah

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,997
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,861 (#42 most common name, -6.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Gavin

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,024
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,341 (#65 most common name, -33.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#43. Hayden

Hayden is a name of English origin meaning "fire".

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,047
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,157 (#78 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #87
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,009

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#42. Gabriel

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,202
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,319 (#22 most common name, +5.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Anthony

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,262
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,416 (#61 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Ryan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,317
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,246 (#72 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Charles

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,351
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,012 (#36 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Nathan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,383
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,210 (#76 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Justin

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,402
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 909 (#97 most common name, -62.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Mason

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,941 (#4 most common name, +63.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Thomas

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,449
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,757 (#49 most common name, -28.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Jordan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,560
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#60 most common name, -44.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Alexander

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,582
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,276 (#25 most common name, -11.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Landon

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,588
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,339 (#20 most common name, -9.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Benjamin

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,738
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,584 (#14 most common name, -5.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Cameron

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,747
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,525 (#56 most common name, -44.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Robert

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,794 (#47 most common name, -36.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Dylan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,904
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,502 (#58 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Nicholas

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,949
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 955 (#88 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Jonathan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,961
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,499 (#59 most common name, -49.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Daniel

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,020
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,060 (#31 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Christian

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,724 (#50 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Brandon

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,146
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,074 (#83 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Zachary

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 910 (#96 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Logan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,202 (#27 most common name, -31.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Hunter

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,313
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,026 (#35 most common name, -38.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. David

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,373
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,297 (#23 most common name, -31.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Jackson

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,395 (#6 most common name, -3.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Samuel

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,752 (#13 most common name, -22.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Elijah

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,639
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,242 (#2 most common name, +16.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Noah

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,651
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,844 (#5 most common name, +5.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Joseph

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,652
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,320 (#21 most common name, -36.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Caleb

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,749
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,107 (#29 most common name, -43.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Tyler

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,815
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,310 (#67 most common name, -65.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Austin

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,828
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,268 (#70 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Andrew

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,147
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,085 (#30 most common name, -49.7% 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".

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,215
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,104 (#9 most common name, -26.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Matthew

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,052 (#32 most common name, -54.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Christopher

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,707
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,396 (#18 most common name, -49.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Michael

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,795 (#11 most common name, -42.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Ethan

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,229
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,759 (#12 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Joshua

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,374 (#19 most common name, -56.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. James

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,511
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,101 (#3 most common name, -25.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,042
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,221 (#8 most common name, -54.3% 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".

Tennessee
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,527
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,465 (#1 most common name, -27.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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