Most popular baby names for boys in South Carolina
Most popular baby names for boys in South Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in South Carolina in 2021.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and James round out the top five.
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.
#48. Maverick (tie)
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,548
#48. Legend (tie)
Legend is a name of English origin meaning "myth".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,152
#48. Cooper (tie)
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,661
#47. Micah
Micah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 90
National
- Rank: #107
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,583
#46. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 91
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,402
#45. Isaiah
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,673
#43. Nolan (tie)
Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning "champion".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 93
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,319
#43. Gabriel (tie)
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 93
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
#42. Greyson
Greyson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the gray-haired man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 95
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,200
#40. Jacob (tie)
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 96
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397
#40. Christopher (tie)
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 96
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,809
#38. Theodore (tie)
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
#38. Caleb (tie)
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
#35. Owen (tie)
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
#35. Jaxon (tie)
Jaxon is a name of American origin meaning "son of Jack".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,693
#35. Ezra (tie)
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365
#34. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 100
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843
#33. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 101
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
#32. Luke
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 108
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
#31. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
#30. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 110
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
#29. Easton
Easton is a name of Scottish origin meaning "settlement".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 112
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,600
#28. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 115
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
#27. Waylon
Waylon is a name of English origin meaning "land by the road".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 116
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,624
#25. Josiah (tie)
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,065
#25. Hudson (tie)
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584
#23. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
#23. Charles (tie)
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
#22. Aiden
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
#21. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
#20. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 127
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
#19. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 129
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
#18. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066
#17. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 131
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
#16. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 134
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
#15. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 135
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
#13. Lucas (tie)
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 147
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
#13. Jackson (tie)
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 147
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
#12. Kingston
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 150
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,366
#11. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 164
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
#10. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
#9. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 168
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
#7. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 171
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
#6. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616
#5. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 218
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
#4. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 241
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
#3. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 244
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
#2. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 249
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
#1. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 283
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
