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Police seal search warrant, refuse to address questions after arresting man for trail attacks

Patrick McNamara has lost his apartment and his phone. He's worried what comes next.

HAWES SPENCER The Daily Progress
Jan 26, 2024
Jan 26, 2024 Updated Feb 15, 2024
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Charlottesville police have charged a man with a pair of attacks on the Rivanna River Trail, but in the course of their work they have sealed their search warrant, refused to return the suspect's telephone a week after seizing it and have not submitted a written criminal complaint.

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Patrick J. McNamara says he's innocent — Patrick McNamara speaks with The Daily Progress outside of the Charlottesville Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
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Most popular boy names in the '00s in Virginia

Most popular boy names in the '00s in Virginia

Most popular boy names in the '00s in Virginia — Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Virginia from 2000 to 2009.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
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#50. Aidan

#50. Aidan — Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "little fire".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,143
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#129 most common name, -64.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,482
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#49. Aiden

#49. Aiden — Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,187
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,465 (#13 most common name, +58.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487
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#48. Jayden

#48. Jayden — Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,198
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,784 (#28 most common name, +26.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,546
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#47. Mason

#47. Mason — Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,251
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,269 (#5 most common name, +89.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477
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#46. Evan

#46. Evan — Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,297
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,559 (#67 most common name, -32.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128
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#45. Connor

#45. Connor — Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,360
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,219 (#43 most common name, -6.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968
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#44. Luke

#44. Luke — Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,759 (#29 most common name, +14.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476
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#43. Charles

#43. Charles — Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,411
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,248 (#40 most common name, -6.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320
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#42. Isaiah

#42. Isaiah — Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,527
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,975 (#51 most common name, -21.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745
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#41. Jason

#41. Jason — Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,566
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,520 (#68 most common name, -40.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,538
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#40. Jordan

#40. Jordan — Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,730
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,506 (#69 most common name, -44.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149
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#39. Hunter

#39. Hunter — Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,772
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,999 (#49 most common name, -27.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819
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#38. Gabriel

#38. Gabriel — Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,812
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,063 (#19 most common name, +8.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797
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#37. Cameron

#37. Cameron — Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,147 (#46 most common name, -24.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871
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#36. Jackson

#36. Jackson — Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,877
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,958 (#8 most common name, +37.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474
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#35. Kevin

#35. Kevin — Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,912
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,224 (#82 most common name, -58.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009
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#34. Austin

#34. Austin — Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,060
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,642 (#60 most common name, -46.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735
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#33. Elijah

#33. Elijah — Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,219
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,039 (#7 most common name, +25.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360
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#32. Robert

#32. Robert — Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,226
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,937 (#53 most common name, -40.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624
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#31. Justin

#31. Justin — Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,274 (#77 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962
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#30. Thomas

#30. Thomas — Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,304
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,385 (#38 most common name, -27.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075
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#29. Nathan

#29. Nathan — Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,314
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,165 (#45 most common name, -34.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810
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#28. Caleb

#28. Caleb — Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,331
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,936 (#24 most common name, -11.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057
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#27. Logan

#27. Logan — Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,216 (#16 most common name, -3.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014
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#26. Dylan

#26. Dylan — Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,553
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,629 (#31 most common name, -26.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093
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#25. Jonathan

#25. Jonathan — Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,582
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,092 (#47 most common name, -41.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787
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#24. Brandon

#24. Brandon — Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,594
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,372 (#72 most common name, -61.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964
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#23. Samuel

#23. Samuel — Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,641
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#21 most common name, -16.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500
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#22. Anthony

#22. Anthony — Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,436 (#35 most common name, -35.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874
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#21. Zachary

#21. Zachary — Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,802
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,622 (#62 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737
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#20. Christian

#20. Christian — Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,885
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,544 (#33 most common name, -34.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384
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#19. Benjamin

#19. Benjamin — Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,914
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,682 (#12 most common name, -5.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246
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#18. Noah

#18. Noah — Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,964
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,913 (#2 most common name, +23.9% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446
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#17. David

#17. David — David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,180
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,928 (#25 most common name, -30.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935
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#16. Tyler

#16. Tyler — Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,343
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,661 (#58 most common name, -61.8% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548
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#15. Daniel

#15. Daniel — Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,443
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,137 (#18 most common name, -29.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785
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#14. Nicholas

#14. Nicholas — Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,479
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,784 (#56 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582
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#13. Alexander

#13. Alexander — Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,564
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,732 (#11 most common name, -18.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788
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#12. Joseph

#12. Joseph — Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,920 (#26 most common name, -38.2% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793
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#11. Ryan

#11. Ryan — Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,922
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,644 (#30 most common name, -46.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208
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#10. Andrew

#10. Andrew — Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,204
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,962 (#23 most common name, -43.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485
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#9. John

#9. John — John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,237
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,334 (#14 most common name, -36.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966
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#8. Ethan

#8. Ethan — Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,797 (#10 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795
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#7. James

#7. James — James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,318
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,571 (#4 most common name, -14.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127
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#6. Matthew

#6. Matthew — Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,194 (#17 most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556
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#5. Christopher

#5. Christopher — Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,946
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,050 (#20 most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321
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#4. Joshua

#4. Joshua — Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,029 (#22 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972
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#3. Michael

#3. Michael — Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,540
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,842 (#9 most common name, -41.3% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610
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#2. Jacob

#2. Jacob — Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,166
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,218 (#6 most common name, -41.1% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911
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#1. William

#1. William — William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Virginia
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,727 (#1 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 2000s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328
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