Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Missouri using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Missouri 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.
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1 / 50Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,891
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,875 (#29 most common name, -0.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320
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2 / 50Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,896
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 963 (#80 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787
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3 / 50Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,961
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,145 (#69 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624
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4 / 50Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,996
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 634 (#128 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962
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5 / 50Blake is a name of English origin meaning "fair-haired".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,998
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,143 (#70 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #86
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,058
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6 / 50Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,999
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,519 (#13 most common name, +26.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,965
Canva
7 / 50Chase is a name of French origin meaning "to catch".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,038
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,654 (#36 most common name, -18.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 57,155
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8 / 50Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,124
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,920 (#27 most common name, -9.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495
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9 / 50Landon is a name of English origin meaning "long hill".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,075 (#23 (tie) most common name, -2.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,055
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10 / 50Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,133
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,466 (#51 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075
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11 / 50Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,152
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,884 (#28 most common name, -12.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476
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12 / 50Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,174
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,587 (#42 most common name, -27.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968
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13 / 50Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,176
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,035 (#74 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149
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14 / 50Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,182
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,276 (#60 most common name, -41.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128
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15 / 50Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,055 (#25 most common name, -6.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797
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16 / 50Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,208
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,258 (#61 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871
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17 / 50Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,248
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,182 (#66 most common name, -47.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384
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18 / 50Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 734 (#116 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964
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19 / 50Gavin is a name of Celtic origin meaning "white hawk".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,417
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,433 (#53 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422
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20 / 50Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,007 (#5 most common name, +23.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360
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21 / 50David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,500
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#37 (tie) most common name, -34.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935
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22 / 50Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,509
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 999 (#78 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810
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23 / 50Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,541
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,400 (#54 most common name, -44.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874
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24 / 50Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,562
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,597 (#41 most common name, -37.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785
Canva
25 / 50Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,688
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#3 most common name, +30.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477
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26 / 50Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,732
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,075 (#23 (tie) most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819
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27 / 50Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,855
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,967 (#6 most common name, +3.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474
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28 / 50Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#48 most common name, -47.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057
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29 / 50Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,899
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,197 (#64 most common name, -58.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093
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30 / 50Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,935
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,596 (#12 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246
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31 / 50Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,956
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,502 (#49 (tie) most common name, -49.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321
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32 / 50Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,049
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,312 (#59 most common name, -57.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208
Canva
33 / 50John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,071
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,006 (#26 most common name, -34.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966
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34 / 50Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,117
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,091 (#4 most common name, -0.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446
Canva
35 / 50Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 946 (#83 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737
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36 / 50Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,203
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,399 (#17 most common name, -25.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500
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37 / 50James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,283
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,819 (#7 most common name, -14.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127
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38 / 50Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,019 (#76 most common name, -69.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582
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39 / 50Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,206 (#63 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735
Canva
40 / 50Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,469
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,287 (#19 most common name, -34.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788
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41 / 50Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,142 (#22 most common name, -42.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793
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42 / 50Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,703
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,634 (#37 (tie) most common name, -55.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556
Canva
43 / 50Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,865
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,581 (#43 (tie) most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972
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44 / 50Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,902
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,628 (#10 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014
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45 / 50Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,225 (#62 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548
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46 / 50William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,239
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,815 (#1 most common name, -10.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328
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47 / 50Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,255
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,462 (#15 most common name, -42.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610
Canva
48 / 50Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,445
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,831 (#31 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485
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49 / 50Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,610
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,273 (#21 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795
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50 / 50Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Missouri
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,619 (#11 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911
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