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Most Popular Baby Names For Boys In Delaware

By Diana Beasley
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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Delaware 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.

 

  • #50. Nolan

    Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning “champion”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 18
    – Change since 2015: -10.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2018

    National
    – Rank: #61
    – Number of babies: 5,164

  • #49. Robert

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 18
    – Change since 2015: -30.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2000

    National
    – Rank: #80
    – Number of babies: 4,349

  • #48. Caleb

    Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “faithful”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 18
    – Change since 2015: -33.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2014

    National
    – Rank: #56
    – Number of babies: 5,546

  • #47. Colton

    Colton is a name of English origin meaning “from the coal town”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 18
    – Change since 2015: -30.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2019

    National
    – Rank: #66
    – Number of babies: 4,980

  • #46. Miles

    Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning “soldier”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 20
    – Change since 2015: +185.7%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #59
    – Number of babies: 5,249

  • #45. Samuel

    Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 20
    – Change since 2015: -23.1%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2016

    National
    – Rank: #25
    – Number of babies: 8,488

  • #44. Dylan

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 20
    – Change since 2015: -28.6%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2004

    National
    – Rank: #43
    – Number of babies: 6,788

  • #43. Joshua

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 20
    – Change since 2015: -33.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2004

    National
    – Rank: #54
    – Number of babies: 5,924

  • #42. Logan

    Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 20
    – Change since 2015: -50.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2017

    National
    – Rank: #16
    – Number of babies: 9,086

  • #41. Thomas

    Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 21
    – Change since 2015: 0.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2001

    National
    – Rank: #45
    – Number of babies: 6,386

  • #40. Ryan

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 21
    – Change since 2015: -27.6%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2006

    National
    – Rank: #57
    – Number of babies: 5,286

  • #39. Andrew

    Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 22
    – Change since 2015: -12.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2003

    National
    – Rank: #52
    – Number of babies: 5,991

  • #38. Asher

    Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “happy”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 23
    – Change since 2015: +109.1%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #32
    – Number of babies: 7,606

  • #37. Jack

    Jack is a name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 23
    – Change since 2015: -28.1%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2015

    National
    – Rank: #21
    – Number of babies: 8,876

  • #36. Julian

    Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning “youthful”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 23
    – Change since 2015: +4.5%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2018

    National
    – Rank: #34
    – Number of babies: 7,488

  • #35. Jaxon

    Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning “son of Jack”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: +9.1%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2018

    National
    – Rank: #48
    – Number of babies: 6,107

  • #34. Wyatt

    Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning “brave in war”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: -14.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2018

    National
    – Rank: #29
    – Number of babies: 8,135

  • #33. Gabriel

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: -25.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2017

    National
    – Rank: #38
    – Number of babies: 7,066

  • #32. Cameron

    Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “crooked river”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: -31.4%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2017

    National
    – Rank: #64
    – Number of babies: 5,019

  • #31. Christopher

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: -42.9%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2008

    National
    – Rank: #47
    – Number of babies: 6,143

  • #30. Jayden

    Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “thankful”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 24
    – Change since 2015: -14.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2009

    National
    – Rank: #37
    – Number of babies: 7,102

  • #29. Isaac

    Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will laugh”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 25
    – Change since 2015: +19.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #39
    – Number of babies: 7,060

  • #28. Mateo

    Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 25
    – Change since 2015: +212.5%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #20
    – Number of babies: 8,900

  • #27. Grayson

    Grayson is a name of English origin meaning “son of the steward”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 25
    – Change since 2015: +38.9%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2019

    National
    – Rank: #35
    – Number of babies: 7,424

  • #26. Jacob

    Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 26
    – Change since 2015: -35.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2001

    National
    – Rank: #15
    – Number of babies: 9,196

  • #25. Levi

    Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “joining”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 27
    – Change since 2015: +58.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #18
    – Number of babies: 9,005

  • #24. David

    David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 27
    – Change since 2015: +68.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2005

    National
    – Rank: #28
    – Number of babies: 8,153

  • #23. Aiden

    Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “born of fire”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 27
    – Change since 2015: -40.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2013

    National
    – Rank: #24
    – Number of babies: 8,534

    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2013

    National
    – Rank: #24
    – Number of babies: 8,534

  • #22. Matthew

    Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 27
    – Change since 2015: -22.9%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2002

    National
    – Rank: #30
    – Number of babies: 8,052

  • #21. Owen

    Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning “young warrior”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 28
    – Change since 2015: -6.7%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2019

    National
    – Rank: #22
    – Number of babies: 8,623

  • #20. Luke

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 28
    – Change since 2015: -36.4%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2015

    National
    – Rank: #31
    – Number of babies: 7,734

  • #19. Joseph

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 28
    – Change since 2015: -22.2%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2013

    National
    – Rank: #26
    – Number of babies: 8,349

  • #18. Jackson

    Jackson is a name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 28
    – Change since 2015: -47.2%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2015

    National
    – Rank: #17
    – Number of babies: 9,051

  • #17. John

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 28
    – Change since 2015: -12.5%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2006

    National
    – Rank: #27
    – Number of babies: 8,180

  • #16. Benjamin

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 29
    – Change since 2015: -35.6%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019

    National
    – Rank: #7
    – Number of babies: 12,136

  • #15. William

    William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 30
    – Change since 2015: -34.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2010

    National
    – Rank: #5
    – Number of babies: 12,541

  • #14. Alexander

    Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 30
    – Change since 2015: -33.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2009

    National
    – Rank: #10
    – Number of babies: 10,151

  • #13. Leo

    Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning “lion”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 31
    – Change since 2015: +416.7%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #36
    – Number of babies: 7,159

  • #12. Ethan

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 32
    – Change since 2015: -15.8%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2009

    National
    – Rank: #13
    – Number of babies: 9,464

  • #11. Lucas

    Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 34
    – Change since 2015: +6.2%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #8
    – Number of babies: 11,281

  • #10. James

    James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 34
    – Change since 2015: -19.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2009

    National
    – Rank: #6
    – Number of babies: 12,250

  • #9. Michael

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 34
    – Change since 2015: -33.3%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013

    National
    – Rank: #12
    – Number of babies: 9,717

  • #8. Oliver

    Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning “olive tree planter”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 35
    – Change since 2015: +29.6%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #3
    – Number of babies: 14,147

  • #7. Daniel

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

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 36
    – Change since 2015: +50.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #14
    – Number of babies: 9,419

  • #6. Mason

    Mason is a name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 36
    – Change since 2015: -40.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2015

    National
    – Rank: #11
    – Number of babies: 10,029

  • #5. Anthony

    Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 37
    – Change since 2015: -15.9%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2012

    National
    – Rank: #41
    – Number of babies: 6,966

  • #4. Carter

    Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “transporter of goods”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 41
    – Change since 2015: +7.9%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #33
    – Number of babies: 7,511

  • #3. Elijah

    Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is God”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 44
    – Change since 2015: +46.7%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2020

    National
    – Rank: #4
    – Number of babies: 13,034

  • #2. Noah

    Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 51
    – Change since 2015: -15.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

    National
    – Rank: #2
    – Number of babies: 18,252

  • #1. Liam

    Liam is a name of German origin meaning “protection”.

    Delaware
    – Number of babies in 2020: 54
    – Change since 2015: -10.0%
    – Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018

    National
    – Rank: #1
    – Number of babies: 19,659

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