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

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

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in South Carolina from 2000 to 2009.

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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#50. Luke

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 973
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,245 (#37 most common name, +28.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,476

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#49. Bryson

Bryson is a name of English origin meaning "descendant of Brice".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 976
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,301 (#33 most common name, +33.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #193
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 18,845

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#48. Connor

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,168 (#42 most common name, +19.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 85,968

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#47. Jeremiah

Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,013
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241 (#38 (tie) most common name, +22.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 55,605

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#46. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,025
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#94 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #82
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 52,433

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#45. Isaiah

Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,094
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,010 (#50 most common name, -7.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 92,745

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#44. Kevin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,134
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 611 (#85 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 111,009

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#43. Mason

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,135
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,599 (#3 most common name, +129.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,477

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#42. Nathan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 851 (#64 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#41. Gabriel

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,340
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,434 (#25 most common name, +7.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#40. Ryan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,344
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#69 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#39. Landon

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,377
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,468 (#21 most common name, +6.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,055

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#38. Jayden

Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,405
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,743 (#12 most common name, +24.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 88,546

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#37. Logan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,511
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,593 (#17 most common name, +5.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#36. Dylan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,534
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 958 (#56 most common name, -37.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#35. Alexander

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,550
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,363 (#28 most common name, -12.1% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#34. Benjamin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,586 (#18 most common name, +2.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#33. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,585
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#26 most common name, -10.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 75,320

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#32. Hunter

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,591
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,152 (#43 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#31. Anthony

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,602
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,003 (#51 most common name, -37.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#30. Elijah

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,371 (#5 most common name, +47.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#29. Justin

Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,684
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 593 (#90 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 122,962

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#28. Samuel

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,698
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490 (#19 most common name, -12.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#27. Zachary

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,787
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 609 (#86 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#26. Austin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,818
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 813 (#66 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#25. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,861
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,349 (#29 most common name, -27.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 102,075

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#24. Jordan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,875
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,042 (#49 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 101,149

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#23. Jonathan

Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,883
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 986 (#53 most common name, -47.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 144,787

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#22. Brandon

Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,902
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 718 (#73 most common name, -62.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,964

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#21. Jackson

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,903
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,089 (#6 most common name, +9.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#20. Christian

Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,309 (#31 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 142,384

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#19. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 1,999
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447 (#24 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,871

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#18. Nicholas

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#74 most common name, -64.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#17. Daniel

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,008
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#27 most common name, -29.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#16. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,012
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#36 most common name, -37.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 106,624

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#15. Caleb

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,025
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,449 (#23 most common name, -28.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#14. Noah

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,058
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,583 (#4 most common name, +25.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#13. Tyler

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,184
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 900 (#62 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#12. David

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,480 (#20 most common name, -32.3% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#11. Joseph

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,206
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,464 (#22 most common name, -33.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#10. Andrew

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,196 (#40 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#9. Ethan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,560
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,728 (#14 most common name, -32.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#8. Matthew

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,696
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#34 most common name, -52.5% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#7. John

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,922
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,047 (#7 most common name, -29.9% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#6. Michael

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,181
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,977 (#9 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#5. Christopher

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,742 (#13 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#4. Joshua

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,693 (#15 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#3. James

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,533
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,730 (#2 most common name, -22.7% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#2. Jacob

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,619
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,917 (#10 most common name, -47.0% compared to the 2000s)

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

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#1. William

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,745
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,595 (#1 most common name, -24.2% compared to the 2000s)

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

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