Most popular boy names in the '90s in South Carolina

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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.

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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