Most popular girl names in the '00s in South Dakota

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February 7, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the '00s in South Dakota

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in South Dakota using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in South Dakota 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. Savannah

Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#71 most common name, -25.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 64,720

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#49. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#355 (tie) most common name, -92.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630

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#48. Nevaeh

Nevaeh is a name of American origin, Nevaeh is "heaven" spelled backwards.

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#48 (tie) most common name, -7.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #80
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 37,944

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#47. Claire

Claire is a name of French origin meaning "clear".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 166
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#27 most common name, +24.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 38,954

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#46. Autumn

Autumn is a name of Latin origin meaning "fall season".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 170
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#57 most common name, -18.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 38,487

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#45. Trinity

Trinity is a name of Latin origin meaning "triad".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 171
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#139 most common name, -57.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,865

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#44. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 174
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#160 (tie) most common name, -64.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029

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#43. Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the bright one".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 184
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#113 most common name, -54.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,538

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#42. Haley

Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 186
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#218 (tie) most common name, -79.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 57,010

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#41. Kylie

Kylie is a name of Aboriginal origin meaning "boomerang".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 189
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#93 (tie) most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #59
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,406

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#40. Lily

Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 190
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 240 (#21 most common name, +26.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,163

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#39. Katelyn

Katelyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 194
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#183 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #54
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,809

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#38. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 196
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#221 (tie) most common name, -80.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #64
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,261

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#37. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#166 (tie) most common name, -70.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310

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#36. Bailey

Bailey is a name of English origin meaning "law enforcer".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#78 most common name, -42.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 36,819

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#35. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 207
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#23 most common name, +5.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076

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#34. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 209
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#121 most common name, -61.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411

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#33. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#73 most common name, -42.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 59,958

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#32. Avery

Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 339 (#6 most common name, +60.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 41,641

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#31. Brianna

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 213
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#147 most common name, -69.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768

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#30. Brooke

Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 224
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,678

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#29. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#193 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885

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#28. Kaylee

Kaylee is a name of American origin meaning "crown".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#51 most common name, -35.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,397

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#27. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 233
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -72.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014

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#26. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 239
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#65 most common name, -45.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144

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#25. Addison

Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 274 (#16 most common name, +9.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,246

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#24. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#117 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469

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#23. Paige

Paige is a name of Latin origin meaning "young helper".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 254
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#110 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,568

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#22. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 255
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#37 most common name, -30.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215

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#21. Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a name derived from Dutch word Breukelen, meaning "broken land".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 298 (#10 (tie) most common name, +15.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 36,733

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#20. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 268
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#252 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,812

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#19. Sophia

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 277
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 427 (#5 most common name, +54.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222

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#18. Chloe

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 289
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 263 (#17 most common name, -9.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467

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#17. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 300
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#93 (tie) most common name, -67.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281

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#16. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#80 (tie) most common name, -63.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431

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#15. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 303
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#7 most common name, +8.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442

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#14. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 317
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 308 (#9 most common name, -2.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534

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#13. Hailey

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 323
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#39 (tie) most common name, -47.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963

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#12. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 353
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 513 (#3 most common name, +45.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495

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#11. Morgan

Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#76 most common name, -67.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,734

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#10. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#12 most common name, -32.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457

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#9. Taylor

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#48 (tie) most common name, -65.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972

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#8. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 443
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 278 (#15 most common name, -37.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882

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#7. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 446
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#39 (tie) most common name, -61.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801

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#6. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 512
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 283 (#14 most common name, -44.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702

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#5. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 502 (#4 most common name, -2.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018

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#4. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 551
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#34 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172

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#3. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 554
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 248 (#20 most common name, -55.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714

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#2. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 603
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#22 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723

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#1. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

South Dakota
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 628
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 589 (#1 most common name, -6.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305

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