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1 / 50#46. Lorenzo (tie)
Lorenzo is a name of Latin origin meaning "from laurentum".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 21
National
- Rank: #135
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,766
Most popular baby names for boys in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Rhode Island using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Rhode Island 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.
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2 / 50#46. Lincoln (tie)
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 21
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653
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3 / 50#46. Jameson (tie)
Jameson is a name of English origin meaning "son of James".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 21
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,280
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4 / 50#46. Elias (tie)
Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 21
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,305
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5 / 50#46. Carter (tie)
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 21
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
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6 / 50#44. Ryan (tie)
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 22
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,703
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7 / 50#44. Harrison (tie)
Harrison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Harry".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 22
National
- Rank: #120
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,135
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8 / 50#42. Wyatt (tie)
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 23
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
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9 / 50#42. Leo (tie)
Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 23
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749
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10 / 50#35. Thomas (tie)
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
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11 / 50#35. Matthew (tie)
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420
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12 / 50#35. Joshua (tie)
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,467
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13 / 50#35. Isaac (tie)
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
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14 / 50#35. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
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15 / 50#35. Christopher (tie)
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
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16 / 50#35. Charles (tie)
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 24
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
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17 / 50#31. Miles (tie)
Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 25
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694
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18 / 50#31. Josiah (tie)
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 25
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,065
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19 / 50#31. Ethan (tie)
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 25
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804
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20 / 50#31. Caleb (tie)
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 25
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
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21 / 50#29. Anthony (tie)
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 26
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,741
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22 / 50#29. Alexander (tie)
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 26
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
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23 / 50#25. Joseph (tie)
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 27
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
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24 / 50#25. Jeremiah (tie)
Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 27
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,193
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25 / 50#25. Jacob (tie)
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 27
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
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26 / 50#25. Greyson (tie)
Greyson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the gray-haired man".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 27
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,200
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27 / 50#24. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 28
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
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28 / 50#23. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 29
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,887
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29 / 50#19. Theodore (tie)
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 30
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
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30 / 50#19. Jackson (tie)
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 30
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
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31 / 50#19. Elijah (tie)
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 30
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
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32 / 50#19. Daniel (tie)
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 30
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
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33 / 50#18. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 31
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
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34 / 50#16. Levi (tie)
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 32
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
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35 / 50#16. Cameron (tie)
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 32
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,101
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36 / 50#15. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 33
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
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37 / 50#12. Michael (tie)
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 37
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
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38 / 50#12. Jack (tie)
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 37
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
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39 / 50#12. Gabriel (tie)
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 37
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
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40 / 50#10. Owen (tie)
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 38
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
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41 / 50#10. John (tie)
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 38
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
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42 / 50#9. Luca
Luca is a name of Latin origin meaning "bringer of light".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 40
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,847
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43 / 50#8. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 41
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
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44 / 50#7. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 45
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
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45 / 50#6. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 46
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
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46 / 50#4. Oliver (tie)
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
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47 / 50#4. Henry (tie)
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
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48 / 50#3. Julian
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 57
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,629
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49 / 50#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 69
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
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50 / 50#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2021: 77
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
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