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. Corey
Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning "round hill".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 911
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#252 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,175
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#49. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,005
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 76 (#481 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749
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#48. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 404 (#127 (tie) most common name, -61.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
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#47. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,054
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#173 most common name, -72.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275
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#46. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,095
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#171 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787
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#45. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,097
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 336 (#159 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194
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#44. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,145
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 414 (#125 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,237
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#43. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,449 (#23 most common name, +26.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262
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#42. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,163
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#190 (tie) most common name, -77.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
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#41. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 247 (#204 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
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#40. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 368 (#138 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
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#39. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,271
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 360 (#145 (tie) most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
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#38. Hunter
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,285
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,152 (#43 most common name, -10.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470
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#37. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,330
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,309 (#31 most common name, -1.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
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#36. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447 (#24 most common name, +7.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128
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#35. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490 (#19 most common name, +9.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
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#34. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,383
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 958 (#56 most common name, -30.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
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#33. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,386
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#157 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
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#32. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,408
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 434 (#119 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
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#31. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 648 (#84 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
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#30. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 611 (#85 most common name, -57.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
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#29. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,363 (#28 most common name, -6.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
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#28. Cody
Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#259 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472
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#27. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,638
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,586 (#18 most common name, -3.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
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#26. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#94 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
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#25. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,882
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,042 (#49 most common name, -44.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
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#24. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,899
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,003 (#51 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
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#23. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,078
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#69 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
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#22. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#26 most common name, -33.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
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#21. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,349 (#29 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
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#20. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#27 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
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#19. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#74 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
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#18. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,661
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 986 (#53 most common name, -62.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
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#17. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,777
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 609 (#86 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
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#16. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,888
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 900 (#62 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
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#15. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,464 (#22 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
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#14. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,992
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,196 (#40 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
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#13. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,001
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,917 (#10 most common name, -36.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
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#12. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,003
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,480 (#20 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
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#11. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 813 (#66 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
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#10. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#36 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
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#9. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,709
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 593 (#90 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
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#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,736
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,047 (#7 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
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#7. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#34 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
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#6. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 718 (#73 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
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#5. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,109
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,730 (#2 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
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#4. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,111
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,693 (#15 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
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#3. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,355
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,977 (#9 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360
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#2. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,595 (#1 most common name, -33.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
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#1. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,770
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,742 (#13 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231
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