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

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

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

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 262
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 168 (#70 (tie) most common name, -35.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#49. Luke

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 256 (#40 most common name, -3.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

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#48. Anthony

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#68 most common name, -35.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#47. Blake

Blake is a name of English origin meaning "fair-haired".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#66 most common name, -33.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,058

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#46. David

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 266
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#49 (tie) most common name, -18.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#45. John

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 267
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#49 (tie) most common name, -18.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#44. Owen

Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 267
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 502 (#2 most common name, +88.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,858

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#43. Tanner

Tanner is a name of English origin meaning "leather maker".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 269
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#156 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #106
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 31,623

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#42. Elijah

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 278
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 352 (#18 most common name, +26.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Aiden

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 291
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 293 (#28 (tie) most common name, +0.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,487

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#40. Brayden

Brayden is a name of Irish origin meaning "brave".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 294
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 214 (#51 most common name, -27.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 50,312

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#39. James

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 295
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#16 (tie) most common name, +21.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#38. Kaden

Kaden is a name of Arabic origin meaning "companion".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#113 (tie) most common name, -62.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #100
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 34,564

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#37. Evan

Evan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#53 most common name, -33.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,128

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#36. Ryan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 142 (#91 most common name, -55.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Daniel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 317
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#47 most common name, -28.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Wyatt

Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 321
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#15 most common name, +17.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #71
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,321

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#33. Jack

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 323
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#14 most common name, +16.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,495

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#32. Cole

Cole is a name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal-black".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 327
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#88 most common name, -56.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,838

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#31. Gabriel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 327
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 273 (#38 most common name, -16.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Connor

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 333
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 246 (#41 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

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#29. Carson

Carson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Carr".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 346
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 233 (#45 most common name, -32.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #83
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,564

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#28. Landon

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 348
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 284 (#32 most common name, -18.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,055

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#27. Nicholas

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#188 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#75 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #89
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,597

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#25. Nathan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 371
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#95 (tie) most common name, -62.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#24. Isaac

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 373
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 318 (#25 most common name, -14.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,705

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#23. William

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 389
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#5 (tie) most common name, +16.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#22. Benjamin

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 381 (#12 most common name, -4.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#21. Alexander

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 399
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 274 (#37 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Joshua

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 169 (#69 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#19. Gavin

Gavin is a name of Celtic origin meaning "white hawk".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 407
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#30 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,422

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#18. Caleb

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#35 most common name, -34.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Matthew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 428
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#73 (tie) most common name, -61.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Zachary

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 433
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#107 (tie) most common name, -71.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#15. Joseph

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 449
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#36 most common name, -38.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Austin

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 458
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 151 (#80 (tie) most common name, -67.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Andrew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 458
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#43 most common name, -47.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. Michael

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 323 (#22 most common name, -29.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Hunter

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 462
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 278 (#33 (tie) most common name, -39.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Samuel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 342 (#19 most common name, -26.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Jackson

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 470
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 423 (#9 most common name, -10.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Carter

Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 499
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 439 (#8 most common name, -12.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 52,289

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#7. Dylan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 501
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#59 (tie) most common name, -61.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Tyler

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 503
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#95 (tie) most common name, -72.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Noah

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 522
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 464 (#4 most common name, -11.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Logan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 447 (#7 most common name, -19.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. Mason

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 559
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 488 (#3 most common name, -12.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

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#2. Ethan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 715
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 326 (#21 most common name, -54.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. Jacob

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 808
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#10 most common name, -49.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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