Most popular baby names for boys in Tennessee
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Tennessee using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2020, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last 4 years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and William round out the top five.
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#50. Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 135
- Change since 2015: +29.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #49 in 2020
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 8,927
#49. Kingston
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 135
- Change since 2015: -1.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #45 in 2019
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies: 3,135

#48. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 136
- Change since 2015: +13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2017
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 6,077
#47. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 136
- Change since 2015: -31.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2018
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,060

#46. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 136
- Change since 2015: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2001
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 8,052
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#45. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 142
- Change since 2015: -50.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2007
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 9,464
#44. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 143
- Change since 2015: -39.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2009
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies: 5,924

#43. Jameson
Jameson is a name of English origin meaning "son of James".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 145
- Change since 2015: +141.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2020
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies: 4,370
#42. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 145
- Change since 2015: +163.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2020
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 8,558

#41. Carson
Carson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Carr".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 145
- Change since 2015: -6.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2018
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies: 4,165
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#40. Jaxon
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning "son of Jack”.
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 158
- Change since 2015: -36.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 6,107

#39. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 159
- Change since 2015: -24.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2008
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 9,419
#38. Cooper
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 160
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2020
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies: 4,566
#37. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 161
- Change since 2015: -5.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2002
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 6,386

#36. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 162
- Change since 2015: -32.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2016
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,066
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#35. Colton
Colton is a name of English origin meaning "from the coal town".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: -23.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2013
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies: 4,980

#34. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 169
- Change since 2015: -44.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2010
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 8,534
#33. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 172
- Change since 2015: -28.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2013
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,151

#32. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 175
- Change since 2015: -24.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2006
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 6,143

#31. Easton
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning "settlement".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 178
- Change since 2015: -27.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2018
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies: 4,613
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#30. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 179
- Change since 2015: -25.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2014
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 7,734

#29. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 179
- Change since 2015: -22.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2007
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,153
#28. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 179
- Change since 2015: -17.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2004
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,349

#27. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 181
- Change since 2015: -10.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2017
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies: 6,186
#26. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 183
- Change since 2015: +251.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2020
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 6,088
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#25. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 185
- Change since 2015: -40.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2002
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 9,196

#24. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 186
- Change since 2015: +14.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2020
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 8,876
#23. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 189
- Change since 2015: +26.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2020
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 6,998

#22. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 190
- Change since 2015: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2017
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,281
#21. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 192
- Change since 2015: -28.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2002
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 9,717
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#20. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 198
- Change since 2015: -34.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2018
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 7,511

#19. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning "land by the road".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 204
- Change since 2015: +145.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2020
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies: 3,549
#18. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 209
- Change since 2015: +10.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2020
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 8,623

#17. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 219
- Change since 2015: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2016
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,136

#16. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 223
- Change since 2015: +54.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2019
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 7,606
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#15. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 226
- Change since 2015: -9.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,135
#14. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 231
- Change since 2015: -44.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2014
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 10,029

#13. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 245
- Change since 2015: +31.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2020
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 6,807
#12. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 249
- Change since 2015: -3.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2017
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,488

#11. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 253
- Change since 2015: -24.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2017
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 9,051
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#10. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 257
- Change since 2015: -19.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,180

#9. Grayson
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 264
- Change since 2015: +22.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2018
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 7,424
#8. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 271
- Change since 2015: +0.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2020
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,005
#7. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 281
- Change since 2015: +45.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,705
#6. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 292
- Change since 2015: +26.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2020
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,147
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#5. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 337
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 18,252
#4. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 368
- Change since 2015: -16.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2018
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,250

#3. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 370
- Change since 2015: -10.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2017
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,034

#2. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 447
- Change since 2015: -15.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,541

#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Tennessee
- Number of babies in 2020: 449
- Change since 2015: +37.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2020
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 19,659
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