William Shakespeare's famous female protagonist once asked, "What's in a name?" The answer? Honestly, quite a bit. Though the young lovestruck Juliet presents her soliloquy in the interest of proving quite the opposite—that a name means nothing, and her affection for Romeo should not be hindered by feuding family names—the truth about the weight carried by a name is quite contrary to her point.
The reality is that names tell stories. They tell stories about those who give them to us, and they come to tell stories about us as we carry them through our lives. They tell stories about cultural trends and current events that inform them or about the long-standing traditions that serve to carry them on from generation to generation. Names are like mirrors that reflect where we've come from, who we are, what connects us, and where we're going.
This is a time when finding unique baby names seems to be a high priority. Yet a look at baby name trends over the past decade shows that even as we grasp for the unconventional, there's still a fair share of names that reign supreme when it comes to baby name selection.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys of the last decade in Mississippi using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 676
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -13.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #37 in 2010
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134,226
Jace is a name of American origin meaning "heal".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 690
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#54 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +43.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2013
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,325
Ashton is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree town".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 694
- Number of babies in 2019: 74 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +1.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2019
National
- Rank: #127
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30,123
Bentley is a name of English origin meaning "meadow with coarse grass".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 713
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#69 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2012
National
- Rank: #92
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,754
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 716
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#72 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2011
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,296
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Braxton is a name of English origin meaning "Brock's town".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 719
- Number of babies in 2019: 76 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +22.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2019
National
- Rank: #128
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30,094
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724
- Number of babies in 2019: 77 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +48.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2018
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,572
Carson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Carr".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 729
- Number of babies in 2019: 50 (#62 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2018
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,885
Kayden is a name of Celtic origin meaning "son of Cadan".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 732
- Number of babies in 2019: 75 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +47.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2017
National
- Rank: #98
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,155
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning "settlement".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 734
- Number of babies in 2019: 69 (#31 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +53.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2017
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,647
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Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 752
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#49 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2012
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104,818
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 758
- Number of babies in 2019: 79 (#17 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +8.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2019
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69,846
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 760
- Number of babies in 2019: 51 (#60 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2014
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 74,682
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 766
- Number of babies in 2019: 59 (#50 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2012
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124,808
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 770
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#69 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -65.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2010
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 59,197
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Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 780
- Number of babies in 2019: 94 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +46.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77,717
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 789
- Number of babies in 2019: 102 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +117.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,231
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 802
- Number of babies in 2019: 58 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116,382
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 816
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#43 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2017
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,468
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 821
- Number of babies in 2019: 74 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2014
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69,859
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Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning "son of Jack”.
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 828
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +60.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2018
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,946
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844
- Number of babies in 2019: 78 (#19 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2019
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107,854
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 846
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#57 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,530
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 870
- Number of babies in 2019: 73 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -14.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2017
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126,600
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 872
- Number of babies in 2019: 131 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +309.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173,636
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Ayden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "fire".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 878
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#52 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -10.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2014
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49,489
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 879
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -43.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2011
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,066
Bryson is a name of English origin meaning "descendant of Brice".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 882
- Number of babies in 2019: 76 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -13.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #102
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38,476
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 884
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#57 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2013
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,275
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 888
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +234.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2018
National
- Rank: #153
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,399
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Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 914
- Number of babies in 2019: 67 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2010
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,502
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 916
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#43 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,341
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 952
- Number of babies in 2019: 90 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,997
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 981
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#54 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2015
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83,934
Landon is a name of English origin meaning "long hill".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 998
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2015
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,187
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Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,034
- Number of babies in 2019: 87 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +31.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2016
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 95,047
Brayden is a name of Irish origin meaning "brave".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,053
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#54 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -62.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2012
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,848
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,070
- Number of babies in 2019: 77 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148,857
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,086
- Number of babies in 2019: 69 (#31 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -56.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2010
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162,876
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,112
- Number of babies in 2019: 69 (#31 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,951
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Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,176
- Number of babies in 2019: 101 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144,741
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,206
- Number of babies in 2019: 83 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101,885
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,322
- Number of babies in 2019: 74 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -63.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 125,780
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,361
- Number of babies in 2019: 111 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2013
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129,374
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,459
- Number of babies in 2019: 169 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +45.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182,896
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Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,584
- Number of babies in 2019: 158 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136,649
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,689
- Number of babies in 2019: 123 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +4.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2013
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157,591
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,831
- Number of babies in 2019: 151 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2017
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,521
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,860
- Number of babies in 2019: 166 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -17.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2016
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139,307
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,199
- Number of babies in 2019: 185 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159,600
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