Most Popular Names of the 2000s

Most Popular Names of the 2000s — browse our complete collection of 100+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 100 names

my father is joy

son of Adam

Defender of mankind

Defender of mankind

Helper, defender of mankind

6.Allison

⚥ Unisex

Germanic

noble kind, of noble sort

7.Alyssa

♀ Female

Greek, English

rational, noble, or from the flower alyssum

Man, warrior, brave

Messenger of God

Grace, favor

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

Ash tree meadow

Majestic, dignified, venerable

14.Ava

♀ Female

Germanic, Hebrew, Persian

Life, water, island, or bird

15.Benjamin

♂ Male

Hebrew

Son of the right hand; son of the south

broom-covered hill

Strong, or high, noble

18.Brooke

⚥ Unisex

Old English

from the brook or stream

19.Caleb

♂ Male

Hebrew

Wholehearted, faithful, dog

crooked nose

blooming, fertility, young green shoot

follower of Christ

Bearer of Christ

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

Fate, fortune

son of the sea; born from the ocean

My God is Yahweh

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

30.Ella

♀ Female

Germanic

Fairy maiden, goddess, or all, completely

31.Emily

♀ Female

Latin

Rival; industrious; striving

32.Emma

♀ Female

Germanic

universal, whole, immense

33.Ethan

♂ Male

Hebrew

strong, enduring, firm

The Lord is gracious

God is my strength

Grace, elegance, charm, beauty

Hay's meadow

English (from Old English and Irish Gaelic)

hay meadow, ingenious, or hero

grace, favor

one who hunts

He will laugh

Pledged to God

Salvation of the Lord

44.Jack

♂ Male

English (from Medieval English 'Jankin', a diminutive of John)

God is gracious

Son of Jack

Supplanter, held by the heel

47.James

♂ Male

Hebrew (Christian adoption)

Meaning 'supplanter'.

48.Jasmine

♀ Female

Persian

Fragrant flower, gift from God

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