Most popular boy names in the '00s in Illinois

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February 15, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the '00s in Illinois

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Illinois using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Illinois from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 黑料社 understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Adam

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,533
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,502 (#57 most common name, -29.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Jackson

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,542
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,341 (#22 most common name, +22.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#48. Juan

Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,549
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,374 (#113 most common name, -61.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,688

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#47. Julian

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,599
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,003 (#28 most common name, +11.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 60,324

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#46. Elijah

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,671
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,418 (#20 most common name, +20.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. Caleb

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,707
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,062 (#42 most common name, -17.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Aidan

Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "little fire".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,825
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,213 (#127 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,482

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#43. Brian

Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,878
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,020 (#150 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,716

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#42. Connor

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,884
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,778 (#49 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Charles

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,919
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,327 (#40 most common name, -15.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Austin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,025 (#77 most common name, -48.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Luke

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,950
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,055 (#43 most common name, -22.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Kyle

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,956
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 960 (#156 most common name, -75.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#37. Robert

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,064
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,188 (#67 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Evan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,086
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,907 (#46 most common name, -28.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Gabriel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,372
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#32 most common name, -15.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Justin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,690
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,321 (#120 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Thomas

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,701
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,918 (#45 most common name, -37.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#32. Angel

Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,771
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,895 (#47 most common name, -39.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,142

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#31. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,896 (#82 most common name, -61.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 115,560

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#30. Noah

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,320
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,621 (#1 most common name, +43.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Logan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,351 (#12 most common name, -0.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#28. Dylan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,423
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,669 (#34 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Samuel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,528
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,672 (#33 most common name, -33.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Kevin

Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,539
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,187 (#68 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009

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#25. Zachary

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,704
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,129 (#72 most common name, -62.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Christian

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,745
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,136 (#41 most common name, -45.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#23. Jack

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,814
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,171 (#24 most common name, -28.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Brandon

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,892
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,119 (#73 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Jonathan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,285
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,329 (#39 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. James

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,433
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,069 (#13 most common name, -21.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Benjamin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,098 (#7 most common name, -5.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#18. Nathan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,146 (#25 most common name, -37.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. John

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,180
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,100 (#27 most common name, -42.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Tyler

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,202
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,419 (#61 most common name, -66.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. William

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,568
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,188 (#6 most common name, -18.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Christopher

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,634
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,560 (#38 most common name, -53.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Ethan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,809
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,646 (#10 most common name, -27.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. David

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,991
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,450 (#19 most common name, -44.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Ryan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,044
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,656 (#35 most common name, -54.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Andrew

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,399
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,971 (#29 most common name, -52.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Nicholas

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,008 (#44 most common name, -64.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Joseph

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,955
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,386 (#21 most common name, -51.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. Joshua

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,379
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,834 (#30 most common name, -59.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Anthony

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,598
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,466 (#11 most common name, -43.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Alexander

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,013 (#2 most common name, -28.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Matthew

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,882
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,560 (#18 most common name, -53.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Daniel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,784
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,868 (#8 most common name, -45.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,682
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,316 (#5 most common name, -45.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Michael

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 11,848
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,317 (#4 most common name, -46.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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