BATON ROUGE, La. (Stacker) — Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Louisiana 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. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 82
- Change since 2015: -27.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2006
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 6,966
49. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 82
- Change since 2015: -38.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2007
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,153
48. Kayden
Kayden is a name of Celtic origin meaning “son of Cadan”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 84
- Change since 2015: -30.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2013
National
- Rank: #99
- Number of babies: 3,613
47. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “crooked river”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 84
- Change since 2015: -34.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2002
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies: 5,019
46. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “son of the sea”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 85
- Change since 2015: -34.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2001
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies: 6,788
45. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning “land by the road”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 88
- Change since 2015: +109.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #45 in 2020
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies: 3,549
44. Cooper
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning “barrel maker”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 90
- Change since 2015: -6.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2020
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies: 4,566
43. Easton
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning “settlement”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 90
- Change since 2015: -28.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2019
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies: 4,613
42. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning “Little hollow”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 90
- Change since 2015: -50.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2003
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 9,086
41. Amir
Amir is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “prince”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 91
- Change since 2015: +106.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2020
National
- Rank: #117
- Number of babies: 3,154
40. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning “an independent man who avoids conformity”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 91
- Change since 2015: +122.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2020
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 6,088
39. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 91
- Change since 2015: -35.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2010
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies: 5,991
38. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning “God is gracious”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 92
- Change since 2015: +4.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2019
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 8,876
37. Josiah
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Jehovah has healed”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 92
- Change since 2015: +37.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2017
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 6,077
36. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 93
- Change since 2015: -19.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2019
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,488
35. Jace
Jace is a name of American origin meaning “heal”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 93
- Change since 2015: -37.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2013
National
- Rank: #97
- Number of babies: 3,745
34. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 101
- Change since 2015: +9.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2020
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 6,386
33. Jackson
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 102
- Change since 2015: -39.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2012
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 9,051
32. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 102
- Change since 2015: -39.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2011
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,066
31. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “born of fire”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 102
- Change since 2015: -53.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 8,534
30. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 104
- Change since 2015: -14.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2020
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies: 6,186
29. Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong” or “enduring”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 104
- Change since 2015: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2008
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 9,464
28. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 104
- Change since 2015: -38.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies: 5,924
27. Jaxon
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning “son of Jack”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 106
- Change since 2015: -46.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2015
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 6,107
26. Jayden
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “thankful”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 108
- Change since 2015: -39.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 7,102
25. Karter
Karter is a name of English origin meaning “cart user”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 109
- Change since 2015: +4.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2020
National
- Rank: #161
- Number of babies: 2,322
24. Lucas
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 115
- Change since 2015: -2.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2019
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,281
23. Hudson
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning “Hugh’s son”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 119
- Change since 2015: +9.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2020
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 6,807
22. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 119
- Change since 2015: -31.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2003
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 9,196
21. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning “young warrior”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 121
- Change since 2015: -14.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2020
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 8,623
20. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning “man from Lucania”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 122
- Change since 2015: -39.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2016
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 7,734
19. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “transporter of goods”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 126
- Change since 2015: -44.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2015
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 7,511
18. Kingston
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning “king’s settlement”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 127
- Change since 2015: +1.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2020
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies: 3,135
17. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 127
- Change since 2015: -18.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2004
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,349
16. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 128
- Change since 2015: -6.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,136
15. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “happy”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 129
- Change since 2015: +51.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2020
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 7,606
14. Eli
Eli is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “my God” or “elevated”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 131
- Change since 2015: -9.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2020
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies: 5,214
13. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning “estate ruler”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 134
- Change since 2015: +0.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2020
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,705
12. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 135
- Change since 2015: -52.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2014
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 10,029
11. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 139
- Change since 2015: -29.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2005
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 9,717
10. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning “olive tree planter”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 144
- Change since 2015: +21.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2018
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,147
9. Grayson
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning “son of the steward”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 146
- Change since 2015: +2.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2020
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 7,424
8. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “joining”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 147
- Change since 2015: -1.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2020
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,005
7. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning “brave in war”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 165
- Change since 2015: -5.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,135
6. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 172
- Change since 2015: -18.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,250
5. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 180
- Change since 2015: -22.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2012
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,541
4. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 182
- Change since 2015: -19.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2020
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,180
3. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “rest”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 215
- Change since 2015: -27.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 18,252
2. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is God”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 235
- Change since 2015: -8.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2020
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,034
1. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning “protection”.
Louisiana
- Number of babies in 2020: 251
- Change since 2015: -5.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2017
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 19,659
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