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1 / 50#49. Stella (tie)
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
Most popular baby names for girls in South Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in South Carolina in 2021.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Ava 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.
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2 / 50#49. Penelope (tie)
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
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3 / 50#47. Isla (tie)
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 67
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
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4 / 50#47. Grace (tie)
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 67
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
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5 / 50#46. Sadie
Sadie was originally a nickname for Sarah, Sadie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 69
National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,206
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6 / 50#45. Kennedy
Kennedy is a name of Irish origin meaning "chieftain".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 70
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,425
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7 / 50#42. Nevaeh (tie)
Nevaeh is a name of American origin, Nevaeh is "heaven" spelled backwards.
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 72
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,025
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8 / 50#42. Lillian (tie)
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 72
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
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9 / 50#42. Aubrey (tie)
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 72
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,494
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10 / 50#41. Serenity
Serenity is a name of English origin meaning "calmness". Serenity is ultimately derived from the Latin word serenus.
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 73
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,038
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11 / 50#38. Savannah (tie)
Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 74
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,459
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12 / 50#38. Ivy (tie)
Ivy is a name of English origin meaning "faithfulness".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 74
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,374
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13 / 50#38. Hazel (tie)
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 74
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
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14 / 50#34. Raelynn (tie)
Raelynn is a name of American origin meaning "beam of light".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,669
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15 / 50#34. Naomi (tie)
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,248
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16 / 50#34. Ellie (tie)
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
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17 / 50#34. Avery (tie)
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
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18 / 50#33. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 77
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
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19 / 50#32. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 80
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
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20 / 50#30. Willow (tie)
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 81
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143
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21 / 50#30. Caroline (tie)
Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 81
National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,180
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22 / 50#29. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 82
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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23 / 50#27. Nora (tie)
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 83
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
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24 / 50#27. Addison (tie)
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 83
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,468
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25 / 50#26. Kinsley
Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 84
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,871
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26 / 50#24. Zoey (tie)
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
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27 / 50#24. Skylar (tie)
Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,324
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28 / 50#23. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 87
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
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29 / 50#22. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 89
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
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30 / 50#21. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 91
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
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31 / 50#20. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
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32 / 50#18. Scarlett (tie)
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
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33 / 50#18. Brooklyn (tie)
Brooklyn is a name derived from Dutch word Breukelen, meaning "broken land".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,508
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34 / 50#17. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
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35 / 50#15. Paisley (tie)
Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,263
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36 / 50#15. Nova (tie)
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,516
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37 / 50#14. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 104
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
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38 / 50#13. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 107
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
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39 / 50#12. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 108
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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40 / 50#10. Sophia (tie)
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 115
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
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41 / 50#10. Mia (tie)
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 115
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
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42 / 50#9. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 132
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
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43 / 50#8. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 137
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
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44 / 50#7. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 138
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
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45 / 50#6. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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46 / 50#5. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 195
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
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47 / 50#4. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 210
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
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48 / 50#3. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 214
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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49 / 50#2. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 219
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
Canva
50 / 50#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
South Carolina
- Number of babies in 2021: 238
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
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