Most popular baby names for boys in Washington

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November 30, 2022
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Most popular baby names for boys in Washington

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Washington using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Washington 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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#49. Matthew (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 127

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420

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#49. Emmett (tie)

Emmett is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "universal".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 127

National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,638

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#47. Isaiah (tie)

Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 130

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,673

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#47. Cooper (tie)

Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 130

National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,661

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#46. Maverick

Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 131

National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,548

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#45. Wesley

Wesley is a name of English origin meaning "field to the west".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 132

National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,196

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#44. Carter

Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 133

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163

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#42. Jacob (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 136

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397

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#42. Grayson (tie)

Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 136

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499

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#41. Kai

Kai is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 138

National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,599

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#40. Gabriel

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 149

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216

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#39. Luca

Luca is a name of Latin origin meaning "bringer of light".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 150

National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,847

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#38. Joseph

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 152

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067

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#36. Luke (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 153

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660

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#36. Elias (tie)

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 153

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,305

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#35. Michael

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 155

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041

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#34. Miles

Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 156

National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694

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#33. Sebastian

Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 158

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,867

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#32. Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 163

National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,799

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#31. Lincoln

Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 167

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653

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#30. Isaac

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 174

National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907

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#29. Aiden

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 176

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252

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#28. Julian

Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 178

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,629

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#27. Mason

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 188

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040

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#23. Wyatt (tie)

Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 190

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981

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#23. Logan (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 190

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786

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#23. Hudson (tie)

Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 190

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584

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#23. David (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 190

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843

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#22. Asher

Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 194

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281

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#21. Leo

Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 197

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749

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#20. Levi

Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 201

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469

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#19. Mateo

Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 207

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112

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#17. Jackson (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 208

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197

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#17. Daniel (tie)

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 208

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066

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#16. Alexander

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 213

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344

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#15. Ethan

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 214

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804

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#14. Samuel

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 216

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501

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#13. Ezra

Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 226

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365

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#12. Owen

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 228

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713

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#11. Jack

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 247

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504

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#10. Lucas

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 251

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501

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#9. James

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 261

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367

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#8. Elijah

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 275

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708

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#7. William

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 282

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088

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#6. Benjamin

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 308

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791

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#5. Theodore

Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 351

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535

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#4. Henry

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 363

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307

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#3. Oliver

Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 386

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616

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#2. Noah

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

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 394

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739

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#1. Liam

Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".

Washington
- Number of babies in 2021: 402

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272

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