Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Vermont using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Vermont 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.
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#50. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 164
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#94 most common name, -59.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #11
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874
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#49. Cole
Cole is a name of English origin meaning “swarthy, coal-black”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 167
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#69 most common name, -50.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #64
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,838
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#48. Colby
Colby is a name of English origin meaning “coal town”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 169
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#136 (tie) most common name, -79.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #117
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 19,046
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#47. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning “courageous”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 170
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#104 (tie) most common name, -68.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #86
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,597
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#46. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 174
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 200 (#16 most common name, +14.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #55
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,965
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#45. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “transporter of goods”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 180
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 263 (#7 most common name, +46.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #68
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 52,289
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#44. Aidan
Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “little fire”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 182
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#136 (tie) most common name, -81.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #51
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,482
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#43. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will laugh”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 184
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 124 (#45 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #44
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705
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#42. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 187
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 105 (#56 (tie) most common name, -43.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #12
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935
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#41. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#32 (tie) most common name, -23.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #30
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797
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#40. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning “narrow strait”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#203 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #52
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,140
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#39. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning “beacon hill” or “crow”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 197
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 28 (#150 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #21
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964
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#38. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 199
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#3 most common name, +61.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #45
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477
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#37. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 200
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#53 most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #5
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785
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#36. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “given”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#107 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #26
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810
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#35. Gavin
Gavin is a name of Celtic origin meaning “white hawk”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 205
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#43 (tie) most common name, -38.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #48
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422
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#34. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning “brave in war”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 206
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#5 most common name, +36.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #69
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,321
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#33. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “crooked river”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 207
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#43 (tie) most common name, -38.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #38
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871
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#32. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning “protection”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 212
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 354 (#1 most common name, +67.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #77
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,904
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#31. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 215
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#46 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #36
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075
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#30. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 216
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 246 (#11 (tie) most common name, +13.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #41
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474
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#29. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning “magnificent”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 217
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 98 (#62 most common name, -54.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #31
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735
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#28. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “born of fire”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#23 (tie) most common name, -25.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #52
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487
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#27. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#60 (tie) most common name, -55.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #6
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321
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#26. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 226
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#19 most common name, -14.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #39
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495
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#25. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 242
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#40 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #9
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793
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#24. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 243
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 194 (#18 most common name, -20.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #17
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127
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#23. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 246
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 139 (#35 (tie) most common name, -43.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #18
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966
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#22. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “faithful”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 257
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 156 (#28 (tie) most common name, -39.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #34
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057
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#21. Evan
Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “Lord is gracious”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 260
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#58 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #43
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128
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#20. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 263
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#87 (tie) most common name, -73.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #3
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972
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#19. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 281
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 90 (#65 (tie) most common name, -68.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #27
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737
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#18. Connor
Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning “Lover of wolves”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 289
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#21 most common name, -35.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #50
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968
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#17. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 291
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#26 (tie) most common name, -45.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #2
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610
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#16. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 294
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 116 (#49 (tie) most common name, -60.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #7
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485
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#15. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 310
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#22 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #13
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788
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#14. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning “young warrior”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 312
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#2 most common name, +4.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #62
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,858
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#13. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 330
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 90 (#65 (tie) most common name, -72.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #23
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093
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#12. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 336
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 69 (#89 (tie) most common name, -79.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #14
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582
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#11. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning “doorkeeper of an inn” or “owner of a tavern”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 343
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#95 most common name, -81.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #16
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548
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#10. Hunter
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning “one who hunts”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 345
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 198 (#17 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #40
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819
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#9. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 353
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 246 (#11 (tie) most common name, -30.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #28
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014
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#8. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 362
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 212 (#13 most common name, -41.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #24
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500
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#7. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 374
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 252 (#10 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #25
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246
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#6. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 376
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#32 (tie) most common name, -60.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #4
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556
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#5. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 385
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 257 (#9 most common name, -33.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #20
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446
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#4. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 392
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#6 most common name, -30.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #10
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328
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#3. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “little king” or “illustrious”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 394
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#23 (tie) most common name, -58.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #15
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208
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#2. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong” or “enduring”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 417
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#15 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #8
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795
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#1. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
Vermont
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 574
– Babies from 2010 to 2019: 211 (#14 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
– Rank: #1
– Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911
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