Most popular boy names in the '00s in Montana

Written by:
February 15, 2023
Canva

Most popular boy names in the '00s in Montana

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Montana using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Montana 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.

You may also like: Metros in Montana where jobs are growing fastest
1 / 50
Adrie Molco // Shutterstock

#50. Anthony

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#82 most common name, -43.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

2 / 50
Canva

#49. Evan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#80 most common name, -41.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128

3 / 50
Canva

#48. Tristan

Tristan is a name of Celtic origin meaning "melancholy".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 256
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#67 (tie) most common name, -33.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #87
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,264

4 / 50
Ramona Heim // Shutterstock

#47. Brayden

Brayden is a name of Irish origin meaning "brave".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 202 (#55 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,312

5 / 50
Africa Studio // Shutterstock

#46. Luke

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 298 (#23 most common name, +15.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

You may also like: Counties with the highest cancer rates in Montana
6 / 50
BaLL LunLa // Shutterstock

#45. Tanner

Tanner is a name of English origin meaning "leather maker".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#103 most common name, -54.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #109
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,623

7 / 50
Samuel Borges Photography // Shutterstock

#44. Jack

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 309 (#21 most common name, +17.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495

8 / 50
burlakova_anna // Shutterstock

#43. Brandon

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 269
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 67 (#173 (tie) most common name, -75.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

9 / 50
Canva

#42. Elijah

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 271
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 303 (#22 most common name, +11.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360

10 / 50
Canva

#41. David

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 232 (#45 most common name, -14.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: Counties with the lowest cost of living in Montana
11 / 50
Tatiana Chekryzhova // Shutterstock

#40. Aiden

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 274
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 294 (#24 most common name, +7.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487

12 / 50
Katrina Elena // Shutterstock

#39. Jackson

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#12 (tie) most common name, +37.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474

13 / 50
Roman Sorkin // Shutterstock

#38. Kaden

Kaden is a name of Arabic origin meaning "companion".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 276
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#108 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #102
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 34,564

14 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock

#37. Robert

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 278
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#59 most common name, -30.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624

15 / 50
Canva

#36. Christopher

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 278
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#73 most common name, -42.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: Counties with the highest unemployment in Montana
16 / 50
Canva

#35. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 279
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 161 (#70 (tie) most common name, -42.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #92
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,597

17 / 50
Canva

#34. Cole

Cole is a name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal-black".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#95 (tie) most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,838

18 / 50
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock

#33. Cody

Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 289
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#148 (tie) most common name, -70.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,849

19 / 50
FamVeld // Shutterstock

#32. Nathan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#85 most common name, -54.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

20 / 50
pratan ounpitipong // Shutterstock

#31. Thomas

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 258 (#34 most common name, -16.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075

You may also like: Cities with the most expensive homes in Montana
21 / 50
Mallmo // Shutterstock

#30. Gavin

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 312
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#63 most common name, -43.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422

22 / 50
Yulia Sribna // Shutterstock

#29. Connor

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 314
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 212 (#52 (tie) most common name, -32.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

23 / 50
Canva

#28. Nicholas

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 314
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#177 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

24 / 50
Pshenina_m // Shutterstock

#27. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 341
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#31 most common name, -22.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

25 / 50
yifanjrb // Shutterstock

#26. Alexander

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 345
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#26 most common name, -18.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: Montana ranks #5 in mental health care deserts
26 / 50
Canva

#25. Isaac

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 351
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#35 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705

27 / 50
Canva

#24. Daniel

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#29 (tie) most common name, -25.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

28 / 50
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock

#23. Zachary

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#86 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

29 / 50
Canva

#22. Mason

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 364
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 484 (#4 most common name, +33.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

30 / 50
Lipatova Maryna // Shutterstock

#21. Gabriel

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 377
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 320 (#19 most common name, -15.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: How syringe exchanges in Montana reduce the spread of disease
31 / 50
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock

#20. Samuel

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 395
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 378 (#11 most common name, -4.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

32 / 50
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock

#19. Matthew

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 249 (#36 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

33 / 50
Vasiuk Iryna // Shutterstock

#18. Caleb

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 412
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 261 (#32 (tie) most common name, -36.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057

34 / 50
Canva

#17. Benjamin

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 413
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 398 (#7 most common name, -3.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

35 / 50
Fotonium // Shutterstock

#16. Noah

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 419 (#6 most common name, +1.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Montana
36 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock

#15. Austin

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 417
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 175 (#65 most common name, -58.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735

37 / 50
2p2play // Shutterstock

#14. Ryan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 431
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#62 most common name, -57.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

38 / 50
Canva

#13. Wyatt

Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 491 (#3 most common name, +13.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,321

39 / 50
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock

#12. Joshua

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 434
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 215 (#51 most common name, -50.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

40 / 50
Shutterstock

#11. James

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#5 most common name, +8.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: The top patent earner in Montana last year
41 / 50
Syda Productions // Shutterstock

#10. Andrew

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 448
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 223 (#48 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485

42 / 50
BaLL LunLa // Shutterstock

#9. Joseph

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 455
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 280 (#28 most common name, -38.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

43 / 50
My Good Images // Shutterstock

#8. Dylan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#88 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

44 / 50
Canva

#7. Hunter

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 473
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 331 (#17 (tie) most common name, -30.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819

45 / 50
Flashon // Shutterstock

#6. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 537 (#2 most common name, +4.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

You may also like: Best private colleges in Montana
46 / 50
yifanjrb // Shutterstock

#5. Tyler

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 529
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 156 (#75 (tie) most common name, -70.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

47 / 50
Thammasak Lek // Shutterstock

#4. Michael

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 532
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 346 (#15 most common name, -35.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

48 / 50
Vasiuk Iryna // Shutterstock

#3. Logan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 392 (#8 most common name, -29.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

49 / 50
Canva

#2. Ethan

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 645
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 331 (#17 (tie) most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

50 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock

#1. Jacob

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

Montana
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 709
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#16 most common name, -52.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911

You may also like: Metros where renters are the most overextended in Montana

Trending Now