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1 / 50#48. Weston (tie)
Weston is a name of English origin meaning "western town".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 87
National
- Rank: #95
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,766
Most popular baby names for boys in Kentucky
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Kentucky using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Kentucky 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#48. Hunter (tie)
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 87
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,171
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3 / 50#48. Greyson (tie)
Greyson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the gray-haired man".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 87
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,200
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4 / 50#46. Ezra (tie)
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365
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5 / 50#46. Braxton (tie)
Braxton is a name of English origin meaning "Brock's town".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #146
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,559
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6 / 50#44. Kingston (tie)
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 91
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,366
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7 / 50#44. Jacob (tie)
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 91
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
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8 / 50#43. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 93
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
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9 / 50#42. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,673
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10 / 50#41. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 95
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
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11 / 50#40. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
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12 / 50#39. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 98
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
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13 / 50#37. Sawyer (tie)
Sawyer is a name of English origin meaning "woodcutter".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #114
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,229
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14 / 50#37. Cooper (tie)
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,661
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15 / 50#36. Carson
Carson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Carr".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 101
National
- Rank: #98
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,751
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16 / 50#33. Thomas (tie)
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 103
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
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17 / 50#33. Silas (tie)
Silas is a name of Latin origin meaning "forest".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 103
National
- Rank: #91
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,863
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18 / 50#33. Gabriel (tie)
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 103
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
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19 / 50#32. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 110
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
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20 / 50#31. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 113
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843
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21 / 50#30. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
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22 / 50#29. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 119
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
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23 / 50#28. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 121
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
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24 / 50#26. Jaxon (tie)
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning "son of Jack".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 124
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,693
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25 / 50#26. Benjamin (tie)
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 124
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
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26 / 50#25. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 128
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
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27 / 50#24. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 132
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
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28 / 50#23. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 133
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
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29 / 50#21. Owen (tie)
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 137
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
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30 / 50#21. Easton (tie)
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning "settlement".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 137
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,600
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31 / 50#20. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 140
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,548
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32 / 50#18. Colton (tie)
Colton is a name of English origin meaning "from the coal town".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 142
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,532
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33 / 50#18. Carter (tie)
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 142
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
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34 / 50#17. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 144
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
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35 / 50#16. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 147
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
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36 / 50#15. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 155
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
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37 / 50#14. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 162
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
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38 / 50#13. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 167
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
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39 / 50#12. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 172
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653
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40 / 50#11. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 175
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
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41 / 50#9. Levi (tie)
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 178
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
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42 / 50#9. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 178
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
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43 / 50#8. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 179
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584
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44 / 50#7. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning "land by the road".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 182
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,624
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45 / 50#6. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 210
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
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46 / 50#5. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 220
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
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47 / 50#4. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 225
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
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48 / 50#3. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 231
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
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49 / 50#2. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 233
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
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50 / 50#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Kentucky
- Number of babies in 2021: 267
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
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