Most popular boy names in the ’00s in California
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Most popular boy names in the ’00s in California
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in California using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in California from 2000 to 2009.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker 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. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning “sole ruler”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,433
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,839 (#87 most common name, -48.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #63
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,437
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#49. Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning “venerable”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,649
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,973 (#10 most common name, +62.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #80
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 53,755
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#48. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning “fame” or “bright”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,104
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,157 (#73 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #36
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624
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#47. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is God”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,278
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,097 (#23 most common name, +23.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #34
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360
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#46. Alejandro
Alejandro is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,638
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,017 (#84 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #101
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,907
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#45. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,854
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,875 (#131 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #62
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,716
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#44. Miguel
Miguel is a name of Spanish origin meaning “who is like God?”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,334
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,646 (#76 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #95
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,921
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#43. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,555
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,240 (#62 most common name, -39.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #18
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966
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#42. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning “healer”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,941
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,515 (#57 most common name, -38.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #50
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,538
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#41. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “high mountain”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,964
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,612 (#25 most common name, +4.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #52
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 86,927
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#40. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is salvation”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,193
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,030 (#37 most common name, -15.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #44
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745
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#39. Julian
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning “youthful”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,270
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,172 (#9 most common name, +34.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #74
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 60,324
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#38. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning “doorkeeper of an inn” or “owner of a tavern”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,333
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,625 (#94 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #16
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548
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#37. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,414
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,253 (#28 most common name, -1.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #17
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127
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#36. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,430
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,603 (#16 most common name, +22.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #25
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246
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#35. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,726
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,913 (#106 most common name, -66.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #71
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,801
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#34. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,862
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,933 (#38 most common name, -19.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #24
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500
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#33. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,390
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,233 (#29 most common name, -7.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #10
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328
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#32. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning “righteous”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,682
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,664 (#92 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #29
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962
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#31. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,694
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,441 (#1 most common name, +62.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #20
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446
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#30. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,187
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,189 (#22 most common name, -6.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #23
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093
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#29. Carlos
Carlos is a name of Spanish origin meaning “free man”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,569
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,262 (#61 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #68
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 62,987
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#28. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will laugh”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,033
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,457 (#19 most common name, -3.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #46
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705
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#27. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,975
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,084 (#36 most common name, -32.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #30
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797
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#26. Diego
Diego is a name of Spanish origin meaning “supplanter”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,552
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,655 (#44 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #77
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 55,867
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#25. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,831
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,009 (#53 most common name, -52.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #14
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582
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#24. Adrian
Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning “man of Adria”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,850
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,714 (#20 most common name, -16.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #64
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,022
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#23. Jesus
Jesus is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to deliver”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,862
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,436 (#48 most common name, -50.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #72
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,152
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#22. Luis
Luis is a name of German origin meaning “famous warrior”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,862
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,190 (#50 most common name, -53.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #59
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 74,174
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#21. Juan
Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning “God is gracious”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,922
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,603 (#56 most common name, -56.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #57
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,688
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#20. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning “follower Of Christ”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,088
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,183 (#40 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #22
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384
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#19. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,376
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,950 (#43 most common name, -53.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #33
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009
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#18. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning “beacon hill” or “crow”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 21,800
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,562 (#46 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #21
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964
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#17. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “given”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,049
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,287 (#13 most common name, -17.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #26
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810
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#16. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “little king” or “illustrious”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,110
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,558 (#35 most common name, -43.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #15
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208
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#15. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong” or “enduring”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,636
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 23,881 (#4 most common name, +5.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #8
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795
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#14. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 24,826
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,662 (#6 most common name, -8.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #13
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788
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#13. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 24,938
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,787 (#24 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #9
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793
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#12. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has given”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 26,036
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,785 (#32 most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #19
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787
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#11. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 28,275
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,925 (#31 most common name, -50.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #6
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321
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#10. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 28,471
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,669 (#5 most common name, -20.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #4
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556
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#9. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 29,001
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,952 (#14 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #2
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610
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#8. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,779
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,286 (#27 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #3
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972
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#7. Angel
Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning “messenger of God”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 30,997
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,559 (#18 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #43
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,142
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#6. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning “God will increase”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,434
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13,032 (#34 most common name, -58.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #31
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 115,560
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,532
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18,875 (#11 most common name, -40.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #12
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935
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#4. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 32,297
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,280 (#17 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #7
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485
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#3. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 32,434
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,381 (#2 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #1
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911
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#2. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 37,219
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19,700 (#8 most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #11
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874
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#1. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
California
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,603
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,505 (#3 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #5
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785
