Most popular boy names in the '00s in South Carolina

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February 15, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the '00s in South Carolina

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in South Carolina using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in South Carolina from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 麻豆原创 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. Luke

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 973
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,245 (#37 most common name, +28.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

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#49. Bryson

Bryson is a name of English origin meaning "descendant of Brice".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 976
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,301 (#33 most common name, +33.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #193
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,845

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#48. Connor

Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,168 (#42 most common name, +19.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

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#47. Jeremiah

Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,013
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241 (#38 (tie) most common name, +22.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 55,605

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#46. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,025
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#94 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #82
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 52,433

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#45. Isaiah

Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,094
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,010 (#50 most common name, -7.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745

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#44. Kevin

Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,134
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 611 (#85 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009

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#43. Mason

Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,135
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,599 (#3 most common name, +129.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

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#42. Nathan

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 851 (#64 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,810

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#41. Gabriel

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,340
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,434 (#25 most common name, +7.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,797

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#40. Ryan

Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,344
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#69 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 173,208

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#39. Landon

Landon is a name of English origin meaning "long hill".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,377
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,468 (#21 most common name, +6.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,055

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#38. Jayden

Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,743 (#12 most common name, +24.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,546

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#37. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,511
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,593 (#17 most common name, +5.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,014

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#36. Dylan

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,534
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 958 (#56 most common name, -37.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 140,093

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#35. Alexander

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,550
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,363 (#28 most common name, -12.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 178,788

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#34. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,586 (#18 most common name, +2.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 137,246

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#33. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,585
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#26 most common name, -10.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320

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#32. Hunter

Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,591
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,152 (#43 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,819

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#31. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,602
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,003 (#51 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 191,874

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#30. Elijah

Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,371 (#5 most common name, +47.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,360

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#29. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,684
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 593 (#90 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962

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#28. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,698
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490 (#19 most common name, -12.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 138,500

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#27. Zachary

Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,787
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 609 (#86 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,737

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#26. Austin

Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 813 (#66 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 112,735

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#25. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,861
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,349 (#29 most common name, -27.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075

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#24. Jordan

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,875
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,042 (#49 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149

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#23. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,883
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 986 (#53 most common name, -47.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787

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#22. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,902
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 718 (#73 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964

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#21. Jackson

Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,903
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,089 (#6 most common name, +9.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,474

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#20. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,309 (#31 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384

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#19. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,999
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447 (#24 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871

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#18. Nicholas

Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#74 most common name, -64.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 177,582

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#17. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,008
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#27 most common name, -29.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,785

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#16. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,012
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#36 most common name, -37.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624

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#15. Caleb

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,025
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,449 (#23 most common name, -28.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,057

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#14. Noah

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,058
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,583 (#4 most common name, +25.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 143,446

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#13. Tyler

Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,184
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 900 (#62 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 165,548

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#12. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,480 (#20 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 179,935

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#11. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,206
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,464 (#22 most common name, -33.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,793

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#10. Andrew

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,196 (#40 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 202,485

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#9. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,560
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,728 (#14 most common name, -32.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201,795

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#8. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,696
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#34 most common name, -52.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 221,556

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#7. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,922
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,047 (#7 most common name, -29.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 160,966

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#6. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,181
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,977 (#9 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250,610

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#5. Christopher

Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,742 (#13 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 203,321

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#4. Joshua

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,693 (#15 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231,972

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#3. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,533
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,730 (#2 most common name, -22.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 163,127

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#2. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,619
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,917 (#10 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 273,911

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#1. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,745
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,595 (#1 most common name, -24.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194,328

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