Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Massachusetts 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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1 / 50Madeline is a name of English origin meaning "high tower".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,200
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 884 (#59 most common name, -26.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,249
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2 / 50Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the bright one".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 984 (#52 most common name, -18.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,538
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3 / 50Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#151 most common name, -66.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,651
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4 / 50Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,099 (#6 most common name, +151.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #133
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 24,112
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5 / 50Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,237
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,119 (#36 most common name, -9.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #118
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 27,578
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6 / 50Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,267
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 576 (#101 most common name, -54.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,734
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7 / 50Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,293
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#270 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #96
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 33,316
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8 / 50Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 613 (#89 most common name, -52.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 59,958
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9 / 50Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,303
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,625 (#19 most common name, +24.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216
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10 / 50Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,357
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,434 (#22 most common name, +5.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,325
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11 / 50Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,374
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 952 (#55 most common name, -30.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963
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12 / 50Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 510 (#117 most common name, -63.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972
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13 / 50Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,415
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,251 (#30 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076
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14 / 50Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,420
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 892 (#57 most common name, -37.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,678
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15 / 50Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,468
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,531
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16 / 50Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#269 most common name, -85.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,812
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17 / 50Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,573
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 615 (#88 most common name, -60.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431
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18 / 50Molly is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "star of the sea".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,627
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 878 (#60 most common name, -46.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #98
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 33,224
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19 / 50Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,635
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#161 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,522
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20 / 50Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,659
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#165 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310
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21 / 50Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,773
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 695 (#81 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768
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22 / 50Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,029 (#46 most common name, -42.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206
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23 / 50Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,799
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 508 (#118 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469
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24 / 50Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#79 most common name, -62.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801
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25 / 50Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,856
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,563 (#20 most common name, -15.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467
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26 / 50Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,856
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 594 (#97 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317
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27 / 50Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,980
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,231 (#11 most common name, +12.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442
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28 / 50Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,652 (#18 most common name, -17.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,163
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29 / 50Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,052
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,585 (#9 most common name, +26.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475
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30 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,057
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#168 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630
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31 / 50Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,093
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,147 (#33 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 41,726
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32 / 50Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,152
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 790 (#66 most common name, -63.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330
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33 / 50Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,422 (#23 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924
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34 / 50Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,179
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 473 (#129 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144
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35 / 50Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,222
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,385 (#26 most common name, -37.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215
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36 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#74 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014
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37 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,944
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,757 (#15 (tie) most common name, -40.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457
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38 / 50Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,212 (#32 most common name, -63.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281
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39 / 50Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,378
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,290 (#10 most common name, -32.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702
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40 / 50Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,436
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,671 (#17 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723
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41 / 50Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,495
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,210 (#5 most common name, -8.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495
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42 / 50Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,612
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,470 (#21 most common name, -59.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848
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43 / 50Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,640
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,096 (#41 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411
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44 / 50Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,654
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,995 (#13 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172
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45 / 50Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,018 (#3 most common name, +4.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222
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46 / 50Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,102
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,706 (#4 most common name, -9.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534
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47 / 50Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,104
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,671 (#7 most common name, -34.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882
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48 / 50Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#2 most common name, -15.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305
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49 / 50Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,309 (#1 most common name, -15.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018
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50 / 50Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Massachusetts
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,665 (#8 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714
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