STACKER – Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Missouri using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2020, with ties broken by the 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.
50. Nolan
Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning “champion”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 114
- Change since 2015: -13.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2019
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies: 5,164
49. Hunter
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning “one who hunts”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 114
- Change since 2015: -46.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2014
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies: 4,743
48. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 115
- Change since 2015: -19.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2004
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 9,419
47. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 119
- Change since 2015: -39.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2000
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,153
46. Jameson
Jameson is a name of English origin meaning “son of James”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 121
- Change since 2015: +92.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2019
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies: 4,370
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45. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will laugh”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 121
- Change since 2015: -22.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2013
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,060
44. Harrison
Harrison is a name of English origin meaning “son of Harry”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 122
- Change since 2015: +29.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2020
National
- Rank: #114
- Number of babies: 3,202
43. Jaxon
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning “son of Jack”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 122
- Change since 2015: -44.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2015
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 6,107
42. Emmett
Emmett is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “universal”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 123
- Change since 2015: +39.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2020
National
- Rank: #106
- Number of babies: 3,380
41. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 126
- Change since 2015: -39.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2004
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,349
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40. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 126
- Change since 2015: -47.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 9,196
39. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 128
- Change since 2015: -43.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,066
38. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “helper”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 129
- Change since 2015: +41.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2020
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 6,745
37. Everett
Everett is a name of English origin meaning “brave, strong boar”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 130
- Change since 2015: +103.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2020
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies: 3,979
36. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 134
- Change since 2015: -37.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2014
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 7,734
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35. Bennett
Bennett is a name of Latin origin meaning “blessed”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 136
- Change since 2015: +72.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2020
National
- Rank: #101
- Number of babies: 3,582
34. Cooper
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning “barrel maker”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 139
- Change since 2015: -16.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2019
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies: 4,566
33. Easton
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning “settlement”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 141
- Change since 2015: -20.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2018
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies: 4,613
32. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning “land by the road”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 142
- Change since 2015: +102.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2020
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies: 3,549
31. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 143
- Change since 2015: -2.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2004
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 6,386
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30. Leo
Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning “lion”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 144
- Change since 2015: +38.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2020
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 7,159
29. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 151
- Change since 2015: -37.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2001
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 9,717
28. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 152
- Change since 2015: -38.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2006
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 9,086
27. Colton
Colton is a name of English origin meaning “from the coal town”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 153
- Change since 2015: -16.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2020
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies: 4,980
26. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 154
- Change since 2015: -26.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2017
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies: 6,186
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25. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 154
- Change since 2015: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2008
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,151
24. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: -26.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2000
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,180
23. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “happy”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 164
- Change since 2015: +18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2020
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 7,606
22. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 167
- Change since 2015: -28.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2014
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,488
21. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning “an independent man who avoids conformity”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 182
- Change since 2015: +184.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2020
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 6,088
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20. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “transporter of goods”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 191
- Change since 2015: -30.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2015
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 7,511
19. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 197
- Change since 2015: -21.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2016
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,281
18. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “joining”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 198
- Change since 2015: +11.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2020
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,005
17. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 201
- Change since 2015: -35.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2013
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 9,051
16. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 203
- Change since 2015: -42.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 10,029
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15. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 205
- Change since 2015: +10.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2020
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 8,876
14. Grayson
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning “son of the steward”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 207
- Change since 2015: +8.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2018
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 7,424
13. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning “young warrior”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 215
- Change since 2015: -13.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 8,623
12. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning “Hugh’s son”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 222
- Change since 2015: +26.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2020
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 6,807
11. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning “lake settlement”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 229
- Change since 2015: +45.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 6,998
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10. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning “brave in war”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 229
- Change since 2015: -13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2018
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,135
9. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 240
- Change since 2015: -12.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2017
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,250
8. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 245
- Change since 2015: +2.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2013
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,136
7. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning “gift of God”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 258
- Change since 2015: +120.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 8,558
6. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is God”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 261
- Change since 2015: -14.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2019
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,034
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5. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 270
- Change since 2015: -8.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2017
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 18,252
4. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning “estate ruler”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 278
- Change since 2015: -14.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,705
3. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 307
- Change since 2015: -15.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2017
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,541
2. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning “protection”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 318
- Change since 2015: -16.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 19,659
1. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning “olive tree planter”.
Missouri
- Number of babies in 2020: 342
- Change since 2015: +12.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2020
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,147
