Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Carolina
Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
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.
#50. Corey
Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning "round hill".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 911
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#252 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,175
#49. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,005
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 76 (#481 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749
#48. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 404 (#127 (tie) most common name, -61.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890
#47. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,054
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#173 most common name, -72.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 119,275
#46. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,095
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#171 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,787
#45. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,097
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 336 (#159 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194
#44. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,145
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 414 (#125 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,237
#43. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,449 (#23 most common name, +26.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262
#42. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,163
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#190 (tie) most common name, -77.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,141
#41. Kyle
Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 247 (#204 most common name, -79.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198
#40. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 368 (#138 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,920
#39. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,271
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 360 (#145 (tie) most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220
#38. Hunter
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,285
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,152 (#43 most common name, -10.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,470
#37. Christian
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,330
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,309 (#31 most common name, -1.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 126,036
#36. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447 (#24 most common name, +7.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 81,128
#35. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490 (#19 most common name, +9.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562
#34. Dylan
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,383
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 958 (#56 most common name, -30.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062
#33. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,386
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#157 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 121,095
#32. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,408
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 434 (#119 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,861
#31. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,410
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 648 (#84 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355
#30. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 611 (#85 most common name, -57.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,195
#29. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,363 (#28 most common name, -6.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922
#28. Cody
Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,633
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#259 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472
#27. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,638
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,586 (#18 most common name, -3.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912
#26. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#94 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,748
#25. Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,882
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,042 (#49 most common name, -44.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733
#24. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,899
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,003 (#51 most common name, -47.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192
#23. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,078
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#69 most common name, -63.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206
#22. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,131
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425 (#26 most common name, -33.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,415
#21. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,349 (#29 most common name, -40.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603
#20. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,486
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408 (#27 most common name, -43.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291
#19. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#74 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308
#18. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,661
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 986 (#53 most common name, -62.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464
#17. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,777
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 609 (#86 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268
#16. Tyler
Tyler is a name of English origin meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" or "owner of a tavern".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,888
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 900 (#62 most common name, -68.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292
#15. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,464 (#22 most common name, -50.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696
#14. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,992
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,196 (#40 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884
#13. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,001
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,917 (#10 most common name, -36.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377
#12. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,003
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,480 (#20 most common name, -50.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651
#11. Austin
Austin is a name of English origin meaning "magnificent".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,090
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 813 (#66 most common name, -73.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120
#10. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#36 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430
#9. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,709
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 593 (#90 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108
#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,736
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,047 (#7 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101
#7. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#34 most common name, -69.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639
#6. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 718 (#73 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398
#5. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,109
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,730 (#2 most common name, -46.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926
#4. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,111
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,693 (#15 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139
#3. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,355
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,977 (#9 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360
#2. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,595 (#1 most common name, -33.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802
#1. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,770
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,742 (#13 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231