Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in South Dakota using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in South Dakota from 1990 to 1999.
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.
Katelyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 196
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#183 most common name, -73.0% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 52,797
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 278 (#15 most common name, +41.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757
Bailey is a name of English origin meaning "law enforcer".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 199
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#78 most common name, -42.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #91
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,523
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 201
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#78 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,604
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 204
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 46 (#199 (tie) most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#520 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967
Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 210
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#221 (tie) most common name, -81.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 226
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#37 most common name, -21.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 226
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 61,753
Cassandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "one who shines and excels over man".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 227
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,339
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#319 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156
Miranda is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be wondered at".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 228
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#520 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,199
Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 231
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#193 most common name, -78.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 233
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#193 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330
Mariah is a name of Latin origin meaning "the Lord is my teacher".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 59 (#164 (tie) most common name, -74.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 44,585
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#65 most common name, -44.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578
Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 235
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#65 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777
Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 249
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#80 (tie) most common name, -55.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,732
Paige is a name of Latin origin meaning "young helper".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 265
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#110 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 50,548
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 266
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#34 most common name, -27.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,852
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 273
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#272 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,410
Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#218 (tie) most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#73 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 292
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#441 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#441 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598
Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 66 (#147 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 316
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#319 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 322
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#373 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025
Brooke is a name of English origin meaning "small stream".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 330
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,624
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#176 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#39 (tie) most common name, -52.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 372
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#235 (tie) most common name, -90.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 381
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#373 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#117 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249
Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 426
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#243 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,987
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 439
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#76 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188
Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 456
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#304 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 474
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#22 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 479
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 239 (#22 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#166 (tie) most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 494
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#12 most common name, -41.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 533
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#310 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 569
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#121 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 583
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#416 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101
Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 611
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#48 (tie) most common name, -75.5% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 670
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#252 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 691
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#355 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 697
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 248 (#20 most common name, -64.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 770
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#93 (tie) most common name, -87.4% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 831
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#155 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809
