(WGHP) — Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in North Carolina 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.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last 4 years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and William round out the top five.
Check out the girls’ list here.
#50. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is salvation”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 199
– Change since 2015: -11.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2006
National
– Rank: #51
– Number of babies: 6,001

#49. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning “land by the road”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 200
– Change since 2015: +166.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #48 in 2020
National
– Rank: #103
– Number of babies: 3,549
#48. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 200
– Change since 2015: -28.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2001
National
– Rank: #43
– Number of babies: 6,788
#47. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “helper”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 202
– Change since 2015: +90.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2020
National
– Rank: #44
– Number of babies: 6,745

#46. Julian
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning “youthful”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 204
– Change since 2015: +17.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2020
National
– Rank: #34
– Number of babies: 7,488
#45. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 206
– Change since 2015: -34.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2006
National
– Rank: #54
– Number of babies: 5,924
#44. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “thankful”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 215
– Change since 2015: -39.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2010
National
– Rank: #37
– Number of babies: 7,102

#43. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will laugh”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 218
– Change since 2015: -12.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2019
National
– Rank: #39
– Number of babies: 7,060
#42. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong” or “enduring”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 218
– Change since 2015: -48.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2008
National
– Rank: #13
– Number of babies: 9,464

#41. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Jehovah has healed”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 221
– Change since 2015: -27.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2017
National
– Rank: #50
– Number of babies: 6,077
#40. Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning “venerable”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 222
– Change since 2015: +11.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2019
National
– Rank: #19
– Number of babies: 8,927

#39. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 223
– Change since 2015: -36.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2014
National
– Rank: #38
– Number of babies: 7,066
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#38. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning “an independent man who avoids conformity”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 224
– Change since 2015: +224.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2020
National
– Rank: #49
– Number of babies: 6,088

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#37. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning “lake settlement”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 225
– Change since 2015: +38.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2020
National
– Rank: #40
– Number of babies: 6,998

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#36. Jaxon
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning “son of Jack”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 227
– Change since 2015: -15.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2018
National
– Rank: #48
– Number of babies: 6,107

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#35. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning “gift of God”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 229
– Change since 2015: +163.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2020
National
– Rank: #23
– Number of babies: 8,558
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#34. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 230
– Change since 2015: -1.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2018
National
– Rank: #45
– Number of babies: 6,386
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#33. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 237
– Change since 2015: -30.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2001
National
– Rank: #28
– Number of babies: 8,153

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#32. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning “Hugh’s son”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 242
– Change since 2015: +15.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2020
National
– Rank: #42
– Number of babies: 6,807

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#31. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 244
– Change since 2015: -25.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2009
National
– Rank: #47
– Number of babies: 6,143

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#30. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 249
– Change since 2015: -26.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2004
National
– Rank: #26
– Number of babies: 8,349
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#29. Mateo
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 250
– Change since 2015: +201.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2020
National
– Rank: #20
– Number of babies: 8,900

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#28. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 251
– Change since 2015: +3.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2020
National
– Rank: #46
– Number of babies: 6,186

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#27. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 265
– Change since 2015: +41.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2019
National
– Rank: #21
– Number of babies: 8,876

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#26. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “born of fire”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 268
– Change since 2015: -37.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2015
National
– Rank: #24
– Number of babies: 8,534

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#25. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 272
– Change since 2015: -20.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2007
National
– Rank: #14
– Number of babies: 9,419
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#24. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 273
– Change since 2015: -31.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2016
National
– Rank: #31
– Number of babies: 7,734
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#23. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 277
– Change since 2015: -37.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2003
National
– Rank: #15
– Number of babies: 9,196
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#22. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 284
– Change since 2015: -26.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2004
National
– Rank: #12
– Number of babies: 9,717

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#21. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning “young warrior”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 289
– Change since 2015: +9.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2020
National
– Rank: #22
– Number of babies: 8,623

Canva
#20. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 297
– Change since 2015: -24.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2017
National
– Rank: #16
– Number of babies: 9,086

Canva
#19. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “happy”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 305
– Change since 2015: +43.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2020
National
– Rank: #32
– Number of babies: 7,606

Canva
#18. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 309
– Change since 2015: -15.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2010
National
– Rank: #25
– Number of babies: 8,488
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#17. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “transporter of goods”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 309
– Change since 2015: -29.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2018
National
– Rank: #33
– Number of babies: 7,511
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#16. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning “brave in war”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 312
– Change since 2015: -13.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2019
National
– Rank: #29
– Number of babies: 8,135

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#15. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 312
– Change since 2015: -22.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2001
National
– Rank: #27
– Number of babies: 8,180

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#14. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 324
– Change since 2015: -18.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2009
National
– Rank: #10
– Number of babies: 10,151

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#13. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 331
– Change since 2015: -13.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2016
National
– Rank: #7
– Number of babies: 12,136

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#12. Grayson
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning “son of the steward”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 356
– Change since 2015: -1.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019
National
– Rank: #35
– Number of babies: 7,424

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#11. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 360
– Change since 2015: +0.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2017
National
– Rank: #8
– Number of babies: 11,281
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#10. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “joining”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 364
– Change since 2015: +9.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020
National
– Rank: #18
– Number of babies: 9,005

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#9. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 378
– Change since 2015: -37.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2014
National
– Rank: #11
– Number of babies: 10,029

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#8. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 385
– Change since 2015: -20.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2019
National
– Rank: #17
– Number of babies: 9,051
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#7. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning “estate ruler”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 388
– Change since 2015: +31.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020
National
– Rank: #9
– Number of babies: 10,705
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#6. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning “olive tree planter”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 437
– Change since 2015: +45.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2020
National
– Rank: #3
– Number of babies: 14,147

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#5. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is God”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 475
– Change since 2015: -9.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2013
National
– Rank: #4
– Number of babies: 13,034
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#4. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 489
– Change since 2015: -8.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019
National
– Rank: #6
– Number of babies: 12,250
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#3. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 524
– Change since 2015: -25.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2017
National
– Rank: #5
– Number of babies: 12,541

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#2. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 612
– Change since 2015: -9.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018
National
– Rank: #2
– Number of babies: 18,252

Canva
#1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning “protection”.
North Carolina
– Number of babies in 2020: 681
– Change since 2015: +15.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
– Rank: #1
– Number of babies: 19,659