Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Dakota

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January 10, 2023
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Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Dakota

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in South Dakota 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.

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#50. Brady

Brady is a name of Irish origin meaning "broad eyes".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 246
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#172 (tie) most common name, -70.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #137
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,071

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#49. Dustin

Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 252
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#351 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 56,749

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#48. Travis

Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#311 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 68,194

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#47. Chase

Chase is a name of French origin meaning "to catch".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#82 most common name, -42.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #84
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,254

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#46. Jonathan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 277
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#99 (tie) most common name, -51.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,464

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#45. Seth

Seth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 285
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 40 (#245 (tie) most common name, -86.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,189

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#44. Jared

Jared is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he descends".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 294
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#369 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,779

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#43. Eric

Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 63 (#196 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 135,220

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#42. Derek

Derek is a name of German origin meaning "the people's ruler".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 314
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 42 (#240 most common name, -86.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,733

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#41. Caleb

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 319
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#35 most common name, -13.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,262

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#40. Jesse

Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord exists".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 333
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#141 most common name, -70.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 73,790

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#39. Robert

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 334
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#117 most common name, -66.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,430

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#38. William

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#5 (tie) most common name, +27.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,802

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#37. Taylor

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 373
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#498 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #62
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,382

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#36. Cole

Cole is a name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal-black".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 376
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#88 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #96
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 33,806

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#35. Anthony

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 379
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#68 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,192

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#34. Thomas

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 194 (#61 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,603

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#33. David

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#49 (tie) most common name, -43.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,651

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#32. Ethan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 385
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 326 (#21 most common name, -15.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 66,912

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#31. James

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 395
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#16 (tie) most common name, -9.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,926

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#30. Aaron

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 407
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 128 (#101 (tie) most common name, -68.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,355

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#29. Trevor

Trevor is a name of Irish origin meaning "ambitious".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 413
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#209 (tie) most common name, -86.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,933

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#28. Alex

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 414
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#123 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,812

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#27. Adam

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 419
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#158 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,890

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#26. Benjamin

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 421
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 381 (#12 most common name, -9.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,912

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#25. Logan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 426
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 447 (#7 most common name, +4.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,541

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#24. Samuel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 432
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 342 (#19 most common name, -20.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,562

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#23. John

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 436
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#49 (tie) most common name, -50.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,101

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#22. Daniel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 493
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#47 most common name, -54.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,291

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#21. Nathan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 501
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#95 (tie) most common name, -72.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,309

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#20. Alexander

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 508
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 274 (#37 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,922

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#19. Tanner

Tanner is a name of English origin meaning "leather maker".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 517
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#156 most common name, -83.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #89
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 37,346

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#18. Justin

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 550
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 94 (#145 (tie) most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,108

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#17. Joseph

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 558
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#36 most common name, -50.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,696

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#16. Dylan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 563
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#59 (tie) most common name, -65.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,062

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#15. Kyle

Kyle is a name of Scottish origin meaning "narrow strait".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 599
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#224 (tie) most common name, -92.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,198

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#14. Brandon

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 619
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#172 (tie) most common name, -88.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,398

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#13. Christopher

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 632
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 168 (#70 (tie) most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,231

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#12. Nicholas

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 648
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#188 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,308

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#11. Ryan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 651
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 142 (#91 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,206

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#10. Jordan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 735
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#83 (tie) most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,733

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#9. Andrew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 763
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#43 most common name, -68.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,884

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#8. Cody

Cody is a name of English origin meaning "helpful".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 772
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#163 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,472

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#7. Zachary

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 809
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#107 (tie) most common name, -84.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,268

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#6. Joshua

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 832
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 169 (#69 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,139

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#5. Matthew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 917
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#73 (tie) most common name, -82.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,639

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#4. Michael

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 945
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 323 (#22 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,360

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#3. Austin

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 151 (#80 (tie) most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,120

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#2. Jacob

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,093
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#10 most common name, -62.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,377

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#1. Tyler

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#95 (tie) most common name, -88.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,292

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