Texas' Most Popular Boy Names For Pandemic Babies Have The Most Spiritual Meanings
Lots of religious references in there, too!
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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Texas 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.
After looking at a similar list of names for baby girls, here are the most popular boy names from 2020:
#50. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 692
- Change since 2015: -16.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2018
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,135
#49. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 696
- Change since 2015: -35.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2001
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies: 5,043
#48. Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 700
- Change since 2015: +144.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #48 in 2020
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 5,013
#47. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 707
- Change since 2015: -33.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2013
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 5,653
#46. Juan
Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 715
- Change since 2015: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2004
National
- Rank: #145
- Number of babies: 2,496
#45. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 720
- Change since 2015: -38.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2006
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies: 5,924
#44. Leonardo
Leonardo is a name of Italian origin meaning "lion brave".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 732
- Change since 2015: -5.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2019
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies: 4,077
#43. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 738
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2006
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 6,001
#42. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 744
- Change since 2015: -40.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2007
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 6,143
#41. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 748
- Change since 2015: -29.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2002
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,349
#40. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 762
- Change since 2015: -23.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2017
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 9,086
#39. Gael
Gael is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "blessed and generous".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 763
- Change since 2015: +59.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2020
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies: 3,235
#38. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 767
- Change since 2015: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2010
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,066
#37. Elias
Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 768
- Change since 2015: +56.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2020
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies: 5,924
#36. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 775
- Change since 2015: +9.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2020
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,705
#35. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 778
- Change since 2015: -21.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2017
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies: 5,039
#34. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 786
- Change since 2015: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2012
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 10,029
#33. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 794
- Change since 2015: -7.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2019
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 6,077
#32. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 796
- Change since 2015: -34.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 6,966
#31. Adrian
Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 798
- Change since 2015: -21.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2011
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies: 5,249
#30. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 821
- Change since 2015: -20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2001
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,180
#29. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 826
- Change since 2015: +70.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2020
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 6,745
#28. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 829
- Change since 2015: -25.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2013
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,060
#27. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 843
- Change since 2015: -32.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2018
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies: 6,788
#26. Angel
Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 864
- Change since 2015: -31.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2010
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies: 4,482
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#25. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 885
- Change since 2015: -41.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2013
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 7,102
#24. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 904
- Change since 2015: -38.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2012
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 8,534
#23. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 923
- Change since 2015: -27.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2016
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 7,734
#22. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 940
- Change since 2015: -7.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2020
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,488
#21. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 940
- Change since 2015: -33.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2001
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 9,717
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#20. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 974
- Change since 2015: +18.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,281
#19. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 981
- Change since 2015: -37.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2016
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 8,052
#18. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 996
- Change since 2015: +21.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2020
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,005
#17. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,009
- Change since 2015: -40.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 9,196
#16. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,015
- Change since 2015: -29.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,153
#15. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,027
- Change since 2015: -22.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2016
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,541
#14. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,029
- Change since 2015: -38.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2012
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 9,464
#13. Julian
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,038
- Change since 2015: -6.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 7,488
#12. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,040
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2020
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,250
#11. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,060
- Change since 2015: -29.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2009
National
- Rank: #94
- Number of babies: 3,809
#10. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,108
- Change since 2015: -26.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,151
#9. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,123
- Change since 2015: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2020
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,136
#8. Santiago
Santiago is a name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,157
- Change since 2015: +38.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies: 4,638
#7. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,203
- Change since 2015: -27.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2014
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 9,419
#6. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,280
- Change since 2015: +38.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2020
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,147
#5. Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,462
- Change since 2015: -5.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2018
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 8,927
#4. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,532
- Change since 2015: +6.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,034
#3. Mateo
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,701
- Change since 2015: +62.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 8,900
#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,065
- Change since 2015: -4.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2017
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 18,252
#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Texas
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,199
- Change since 2015: +26.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 19,659