Most popular boy names in the '00s in New York
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New York from 2000 to 2009.
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.
#50. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,188 (#48 most common name, -12.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,985
#49. Connor
Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,802
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,825 (#55 most common name, -20.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968
#48. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,805
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,980 (#76 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745
#47. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,870
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,709 (#12 most common name, +99.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,965
#46. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,005
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,837 (#41 most common name, -3.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810
#45. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,761 (#20 most common name, +53.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014
#44. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,122
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 53,840
#43. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,224
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,338 (#91 (tie) most common name, -55.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,437
#42. Evan
Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,268 (#46 most common name, -18.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128
#41. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,378
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,896 (#38 most common name, -9.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 86,927
#40. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,475
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,155 (#98 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,140
#39. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,868
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,355 (#66 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149
#38. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,950
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,105 (#29 most common name, +2.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797
#37. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,982
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,960 (#114 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 64,105
#36. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,040
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,639 (#30 most common name, -6.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360
#35. Aidan
Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "little fire".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,217
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,273 (#96 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,482
#34. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,349
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,984 (#111 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,716
#33. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,538
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,279 (#5 most common name, +72.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446
#32. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,810
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,663 (#58 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624
#31. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,297 (#28 most common name, -14.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500
#30. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,695 (#57 most common name, -50.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737
#29. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,629
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,883 (#9 most common name, +29.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,546
#28. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,953
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,161 (#19 most common name, +2.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246
#27. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,283
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,612 (#26 most common name, -20.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495
#26. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,879 (#39 most common name, -41.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075
#25. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,126 (#49 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,538
#24. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,594 (#18 most common name, -5.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093
#23. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,371 (#34 most common name, -41.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384
#22. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,779
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,087 (#36 most common name, -48.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787
#21. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,910
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,528 (#21 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328
#20. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,933
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,480 (#44 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548
#19. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,913 (#53 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009
#18. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,227
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,463 (#4 most common name, +12.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795
#17. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,232
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,943 (#52 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964
#16. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,537
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,702 (#17 most common name, -17.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127
#15. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,003
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,804 (#11 most common name, -18.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788
#14. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,059
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,315 (#27 most common name, -47.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485
#13. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,760 (#25 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966
#12. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 12,701
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,919 (#15 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935
#11. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,057
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,410 (#2 most common name, -5.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911
#10. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 13,831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,416 (#33 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962
#9. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,295
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,008 (#24 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972
#8. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 15,288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,239 (#13 most common name, -39.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208
#7. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,020
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,028 (#8 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785
#6. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,073
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,236 (#22 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321
#5. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,335
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,902 (#16 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874
#4. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 16,370
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,151 (#23 most common name, -56.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582
#3. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 17,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,889 (#6 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793
#2. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,689 (#7 most common name, -44.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556
#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 22,513
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,976 (#3 most common name, -46.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610
