Most popular baby names for boys in Maryland
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Maryland using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Maryland in 2021.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and James round out the top five.
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.
#48. Luke (tie)
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
#48. Josiah (tie)
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,065
#48. Andrew (tie)
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,570
#46. Nolan (tie)
Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning "champion".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 107
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,319
#46. Charles (tie)
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 107
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
#45. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 110
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,703
#44. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 111
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420
#42. Sebastian (tie)
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 116
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,867
#42. Isaac (tie)
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 116
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
#41. Miles
Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 120
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694
#38. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 121
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
#38. Ezra (tie)
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 121
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365
#38. Christopher (tie)
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 121
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
#37. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,467
#35. Wyatt (tie)
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
#35. Carter (tie)
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
#34. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 131
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,401
#33. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 132
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
#32. Mateo
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 135
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112
#30. Owen (tie)
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 141
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
#30. Caleb (tie)
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 141
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
#29. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 142
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
#28. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 147
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
#26. Thomas (tie)
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 153
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
#26. Alexander (tie)
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 153
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
#25. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 154
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
#23. Samuel (tie)
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 155
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
#23. Mason (tie)
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 155
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
#22. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 157
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
#20. David (tie)
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843
#20. Aiden (tie)
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
#18. Jackson (tie)
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
#18. Elijah (tie)
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
#16. Levi (tie)
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 167
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
#16. Jacob (tie)
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 167
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
#15. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 173
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
#14. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,887
#12. Theodore (tie)
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
#12. Logan (tie)
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
#11. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 178
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
#10. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 190
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,718
#9. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 196
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804
#8. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 206
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
#7. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 211
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
#6. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 212
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
#5. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
#4. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 254
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
#3. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 255
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 339
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Maryland
- Number of babies in 2021: 468
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
