Most popular girl names in the 90s in South Dakota

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in South Dakota

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in South Dakota using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in South Dakota from 1990 to 1999.

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. Katelyn

Katelyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 196
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#183 most common name, -73.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,797

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#49. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 278 (#15 most common name, +41.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757

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#48. Bailey

Bailey is a name of English origin meaning "law enforcer".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 199
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#78 most common name, -42.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #91
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,523

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#47. Heather

Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#78 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,604

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#46. Alexandra

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 204
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 46 (#199 (tie) most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#45. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#520 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#44. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#221 (tie) most common name, -81.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834

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#43. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 226
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#37 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

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#42. Jordan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 226
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 61,753

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#41. Cassandra

Cassandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "one who shines and excels over man".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 227
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,339

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#40. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#319 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

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#39. Miranda

Miranda is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be wondered at".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#520 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #79
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,199

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#38. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#193 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546

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#37. Erin

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 233
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#193 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

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#36. Mariah

Mariah is a name of Latin origin meaning "the Lord is my teacher".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 59 (#164 (tie) most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 44,585

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#35. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#65 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#34. Chelsea

Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 235
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#65 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777

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#33. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 249
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#80 (tie) most common name, -55.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,732

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#32. Paige

Paige is a name of Latin origin meaning "young helper".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 265
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#110 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,548

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#31. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 266
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#34 most common name, -27.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,852

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#30. Katie

Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 273
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#272 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,410

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#29. Haley

Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#218 (tie) most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181

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#28. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#73 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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#27. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 292
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#441 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#26. Amber

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#441 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

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#25. Brianna

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#147 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#24. Danielle

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#319 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#23. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#373 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#22. Brooke

Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 330
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,624

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#21. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#176 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#20. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#39 (tie) most common name, -52.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#19. Nicole

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 372
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#235 (tie) most common name, -90.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#18. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 381
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#373 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#17. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#117 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

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#16. Shelby

Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 426
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#243 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,987

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#15. Morgan

Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 439
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#76 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188

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#14. Kelsey

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116

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#13. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 474
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#22 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#12. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 479
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#22 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#11. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#166 (tie) most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#10. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 494
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#12 most common name, -41.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#9. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 533
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#310 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#8. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 569
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#121 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#7. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 583
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#416 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#6. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 611
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#48 (tie) most common name, -75.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#5. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 670
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#252 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#4. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 691
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#355 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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#3. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 697
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 248 (#20 most common name, -64.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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#2. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 770
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#93 (tie) most common name, -87.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#1. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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