Most popular baby names for boys in Arkansas
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Arkansas using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Arkansas 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.
#50. Axel
Axel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "father is peace".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,516
#49. Brooks
Brooks is a name of English origin meaning "stream".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 53
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,429
#48. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 54
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
#46. Julian (tie)
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 55
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,629
#46. Jasper (tie)
Jasper is a name of Persian origin meaning "treasurer".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 55
National
- Rank: #128
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,848
#44. Owen (tie)
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 57
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
#44. Bennett (tie)
Bennett is a name of Latin origin meaning "blessed".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 57
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,917
#42. Michael (tie)
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 58
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
#42. Mateo (tie)
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 58
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112
#41. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 59
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
#40. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 60
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,570
#39. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 61
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
#38. Elias
Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 62
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,305
#35. Logan (tie)
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 64
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
#35. Isaiah (tie)
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 64
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,673
#35. Gabriel (tie)
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 64
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
#33. Lucas (tie)
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 65
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
#33. Aiden (tie)
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 65
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
#30. Thomas (tie)
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
#30. Silas (tie)
Silas is a name of Latin origin meaning "forest".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #91
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,863
#30. Cooper (tie)
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,661
#29. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 68
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,065
#28. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 69
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
#27. Kingston
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 70
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,366
#26. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 73
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
#24. River (tie)
River is a name of British origin meaning "flowing body of water".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #110
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,455
#24. Jaxon (tie)
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning "son of Jack".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,693
#23. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 77
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
#22. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 80
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
#21. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 81
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653
#19. Levi (tie)
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
#19. Benjamin (tie)
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
#18. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 89
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
#17. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 90
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
#16. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 91
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,548
#13. Samuel (tie)
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
#13. Mason (tie)
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
#13. Jackson (tie)
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
#10. Waylon (tie)
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning "land by the road".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,624
#10. Luke (tie)
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
#10. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
#9. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 98
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
#8. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584
#7. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 122
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
#6. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 124
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
#5. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 127
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
#4. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 137
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
#3. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 145
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
#1. Oliver (tie)
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 160
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
#1. Liam (tie)
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 160
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
