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1 / 50#50. Leo
Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 154
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749
Most popular baby names for boys in Virginia
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Virginia 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#49. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 158
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653
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3 / 50#48. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 163
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,741
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4 / 50#47. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 164
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,101
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5 / 50#46. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 167
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,065
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6 / 50#44. Sebastian (tie)
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 169
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,867
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7 / 50#44. Miles (tie)
Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 169
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694
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8 / 50#43. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584
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9 / 50#42. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 185
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365
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10 / 50#41. Mateo
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 191
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112
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11 / 50#40. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 198
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
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12 / 50#39. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 199
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
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13 / 50#38. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 202
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,718
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14 / 50#37. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 204
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,887
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15 / 50#35. Matthew (tie)
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 205
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420
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16 / 50#35. Caleb (tie)
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 205
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
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17 / 50#34. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 208
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
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18 / 50#33. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 209
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
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19 / 50#32. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 212
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
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20 / 50#31. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 213
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843
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21 / 50#29. Thomas (tie)
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 214
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
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22 / 50#29. Daniel (tie)
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 214
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
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23 / 50#28. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 215
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
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24 / 50#26. Joseph (tie)
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
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25 / 50#26. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
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26 / 50#25. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 224
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
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27 / 50#24. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 225
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
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28 / 50#23. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 226
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
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29 / 50#22. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 231
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
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30 / 50#21. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 232
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
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31 / 50#20. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 239
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804
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32 / 50#19. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 242
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
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33 / 50#18. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 249
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
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34 / 50#17. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 254
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
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35 / 50#16. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 257
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
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36 / 50#15. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 260
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
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37 / 50#14. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 269
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
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38 / 50#13. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 277
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
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39 / 50#12. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 286
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
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40 / 50#11. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 291
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
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41 / 50#10. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 296
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
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42 / 50#9. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 302
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
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43 / 50#8. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 327
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
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44 / 50#7. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 330
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
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45 / 50#6. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 348
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
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46 / 50#5. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 381
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
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47 / 50#4. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 400
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
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48 / 50#3. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 418
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
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49 / 50#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 508
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
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50 / 50#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 596
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
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