Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Carolina

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January 10, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Carolina

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in South Carolina using data from the . 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. 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. 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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