Most popular boy names in the '00s in Ohio

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,570
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,095 (#44 most common name, -13.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,582
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,903 (#80 most common name, -46.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,985

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,959 (#78 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787

Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,737
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,151 (#9 most common name, +37.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,356 (#17 most common name, +15.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487

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Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,834
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,937 (#13 most common name, +28.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,858

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,986
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,289 (#33 most common name, -17.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,987
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,363 (#64 most common name, -40.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,995
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 979 (#140 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,140

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,051
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,671 (#26 most common name, -9.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797

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Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,096
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,242 (#70 most common name, -45.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,218
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,513 (#60 most common name, -40.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,265
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,246 (#35 (tie) most common name, -23.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,279
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,180 (#118 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962

Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,079 (#10 most common name, +13.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360

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Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,480
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,492 (#28 most common name, -22.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,605
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,903 (#23 most common name, -15.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,542 (#59 most common name, -45.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624

Gavin is a name of Celtic origin meaning "white hawk".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,700
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,000 (#46 most common name, -36.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422

Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,811
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,426 (#2 most common name, +33.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

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Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,826
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,843 (#49 most common name, -41.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,929
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,277 (#34 most common name, -33.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,178
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,332 (#31 most common name, -35.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,289
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,223 (#37 most common name, -39.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,341
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,550 (#93 most common name, -71.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964

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David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,152 (#39 (tie) most common name, -43.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,801 (#24 most common name, -34.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,896
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,526 (#27 most common name, -40.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,017
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,840 (#50 most common name, -52.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,115
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,965 (#12 most common name, -18.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246

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Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,307 (#68 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,397
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,488 (#61 most common name, -61.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,584
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,361 (#30 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874

Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,587
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,577 (#55 most common name, -60.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,777
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,052 (#11 most common name, -25.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127

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Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,956
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,064 (#75 most common name, -70.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,067
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,848 (#48 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,092
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,272 (#3 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,550 (#16 most common name, -36.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,570
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,957 (#4 most common name, -21.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328

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Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,649
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,210 (#8 most common name, -31.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,212 (#18 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793

Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,084
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,322 (#67 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,125
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,370 (#63 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,130
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,318 (#32 most common name, -59.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556

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Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,206
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,152 (#39 (tie) most common name, -61.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,825
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,634 (#15 most common name, -47.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,139 (#20 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,814
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,249 (#6 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

Ohio
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,052
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,211 (#7 most common name, -60.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911

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