William Shakespeare's famous female protagonist once asked, "What's in a name?" The answer? Honestly, quite a bit. Though the young lovestruck Juliet presents her soliloquy in the interest of proving quite the opposite—that a name means nothing, and her affection for Romeo should not be hindered by feuding family names—the truth about the weight carried by a name is quite contrary to her point.
The reality is that names tell stories. They tell stories about those who give them to us, and they come to tell stories about us as we carry them through our lives. They tell stories about cultural trends and current events that inform them or about the long-standing traditions that serve to carry them on from generation to generation. Names are like mirrors that reflect where we've come from, who we are, what connects us, and where we're going.
This is a time when finding unique baby names seems to be a high priority. Yet a look at baby name trends over the past decade shows that even as we grasp for the unconventional, there's still a fair share of names that reign supreme when it comes to baby name selection.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys of the last decade in Nevada using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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1 / 50Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 607
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#54 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +11.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #40 in 2018
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 95,047
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2 / 50Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 613
- Number of babies in 2019: 40 (#84 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #39 in 2017
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 74,682
Burst
3 / 50Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 614
- Number of babies in 2019: 44 (#76 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #35 in 2010
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54,957
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4 / 50Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 617
- Number of babies in 2019: 37 (#90 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #38 in 2011
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,530
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5 / 50Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 622
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#64 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2010
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53,983
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6 / 50Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 629
- Number of babies in 2019: 44 (#76 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #37 in 2011
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,275
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7 / 50Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 641
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#49 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +17.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2015
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,102
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8 / 50Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 656
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#71 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -51.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2010
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 90,850
Unsplash
9 / 50Damian is a name of Greek origin meaning "to tame".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 668
- Number of babies in 2019: 52 (#61 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2017
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35,043
Canva
10 / 50Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 701
- Number of babies in 2019: 79 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +41.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2017
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,572
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11 / 50Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 706
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#54 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -6.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #36 in 2018
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107,854
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12 / 50Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 720
- Number of babies in 2019: 121 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +426.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2018
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 50,318
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13 / 50Dominic is a name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to the lord".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 731
- Number of babies in 2019: 59 (#52 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2013
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,037
Pixabay
14 / 50Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 789
- Number of babies in 2019: 69 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -8.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2017
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,306
Pixabay
15 / 50Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 793
- Number of babies in 2019: 88 (#19 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +27.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2019
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,997
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16 / 50Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 813
- Number of babies in 2019: 83 (#24 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +10.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2019
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75,977
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17 / 50Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 816
- Number of babies in 2019: 79 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +14.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2018
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,453
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18 / 50Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 842
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#49 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -56.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,658
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19 / 50Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844
- Number of babies in 2019: 59 (#52 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,951
Canva
20 / 50Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 860
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#45 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83,934
Canva
21 / 50Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876
- Number of babies in 2019: 70 (#36 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2015
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96,183
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22 / 50Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 899
- Number of babies in 2019: 148 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +362.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 97,962
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23 / 50Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 914
- Number of babies in 2019: 64 (#43 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2012
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,848
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24 / 50Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 915
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2010
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,296
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25 / 50Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 923
- Number of babies in 2019: 73 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104,818
Canva
26 / 50Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 947
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#64 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -61.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2012
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101,885
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27 / 50James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 959
- Number of babies in 2019: 110 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +20.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139,307
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28 / 50Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 970
- Number of babies in 2019: 67 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -43.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2011
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,341
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29 / 50Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 989
- Number of babies in 2019: 78 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -22.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2014
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,815
Canva
30 / 50Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 991
- Number of babies in 2019: 89 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -11.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94,338
Unsplash
31 / 50William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 992
- Number of babies in 2019: 75 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2011
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159,600
Unsplash
32 / 50Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,038
- Number of babies in 2019: 75 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2010
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,700
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33 / 50Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,084
- Number of babies in 2019: 115 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +25.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2018
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134,226
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34 / 50David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,089
- Number of babies in 2019: 80 (#26 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -44.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116,382
Pexels
35 / 50Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,105
- Number of babies in 2019: 86 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124,808
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36 / 50Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,175
- Number of babies in 2019: 92 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126,600
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37 / 50Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,185
- Number of babies in 2019: 131 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +26.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,350
Pixabay
38 / 50Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,199
- Number of babies in 2019: 142 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +97.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2018
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,518
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39 / 50Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,214
- Number of babies in 2019: 118 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +0.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2017
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136,649
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40 / 50Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241
- Number of babies in 2019: 81 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2011
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129,374
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41 / 50Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,276
- Number of babies in 2019: 98 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2017
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144,741
PxHere
42 / 50Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,358
- Number of babies in 2019: 113 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2013
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148,857
Canva
43 / 50Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,394
- Number of babies in 2019: 100 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 125,780
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44 / 50Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,415
- Number of babies in 2019: 126 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -8.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2013
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157,591
Pexels
45 / 50Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,453
- Number of babies in 2019: 93 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162,876
Canva
46 / 50Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,453
- Number of babies in 2019: 88 (#19 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2011
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111,883
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47 / 50Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,465
- Number of babies in 2019: 114 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2014
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133,595
Unsplash
48 / 50Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,500
- Number of babies in 2019: 134 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -13.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2012
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141,833
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49 / 50Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,592
- Number of babies in 2019: 174 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +58.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2014
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182,896
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50 / 50Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Nevada
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,619
- Number of babies in 2019: 209 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +154.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173,636
