William Shakespeare's famous female protagonist once asked, "What's in a name?" The answer? Honestly, quite a bit. Though the young lovestruck Juliet presents her soliloquy in the interest of proving quite the opposite—that a name means nothing, and her affection for Romeo should not be hindered by feuding family names—the truth about the weight carried by a name is quite contrary to her point.
The reality is that names tell stories. They tell stories about those who give them to us, and they come to tell stories about us as we carry them through our lives. They tell stories about cultural trends and current events that inform them or about the long-standing traditions that serve to carry them on from generation to generation. Names are like mirrors that reflect where we've come from, who we are, what connects us, and where we're going.
This is a time when finding unique baby names seems to be a high priority. Yet a look at baby name trends over the past decade shows that even as we grasp for the unconventional, there's still a fair share of names that reign supreme when it comes to baby name selection.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys of the last decade in South Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,010
- Number of babies in 2019: 88 (#56 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #42 in 2010
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75,977
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,040
- Number of babies in 2019: 59 (#93 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -55.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2012
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,275
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,064
- Number of babies in 2019: 117 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +50.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2017
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,838
Kingston is a name of English origin meaning "king's settlement".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093
- Number of babies in 2019: 141 (#17 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +127.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2018
National
- Rank: #155
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,399
Colton is a name of English origin meaning "from the coal town".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,101
- Number of babies in 2019: 119 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +50.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2019
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,300
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Ayden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "fire".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,106
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#78 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2012
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49,489
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,115
- Number of babies in 2019: 135 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +64.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77,717
Hunter is a name of English origin meaning "one who hunts".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,152
- Number of babies in 2019: 72 (#73 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2014
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 74,682
Connor is a name of Irish origin meaning "Lover of wolves”.
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,168
- Number of babies in 2019: 91 (#52 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -31.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2014
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,183
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,189
- Number of babies in 2019: 159 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +93.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2019
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92,441
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Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,196
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#61 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -52.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2010
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104,818
Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,239
- Number of babies in 2019: 76 (#67 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2011
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,502
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241
- Number of babies in 2019: 157 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +153.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2018
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,231
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244
- Number of babies in 2019: 112 (#33 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +9.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2017
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,102
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,266
- Number of babies in 2019: 102 (#42 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -34.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2011
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,468
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Brayden is a name of Irish origin meaning "brave".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,278
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#61 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2011
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,848
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281
- Number of babies in 2019: 105 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2011
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124,808
Bryson is a name of English origin meaning "descendant of Brice".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,301
- Number of babies in 2019: 98 (#45 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -38.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #102
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38,476
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,305
- Number of babies in 2019: 153 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +73.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2019
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,572
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,308
- Number of babies in 2019: 95 (#48 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2012
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83,934
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Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,326
- Number of babies in 2019: 142 (#15 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +32.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2018
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,453
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,349
- Number of babies in 2019: 134 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2016
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69,846
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,362
- Number of babies in 2019: 125 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2018
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141,833
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,408
- Number of babies in 2019: 112 (#33 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2012
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133,595
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,425
- Number of babies in 2019: 130 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -12.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2016
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69,859
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Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,432
- Number of babies in 2019: 116 (#31 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2012
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,296
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,447
- Number of babies in 2019: 93 (#49 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2011
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,066
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,448
- Number of babies in 2019: 111 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2010
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,530
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,464
- Number of babies in 2019: 110 (#36 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -35.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2012
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,341
Landon is a name of English origin meaning "long hill".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,468
- Number of babies in 2019: 113 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -38.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2011
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,187
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David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,478
- Number of babies in 2019: 118 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2016
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116,382
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,489
- Number of babies in 2019: 142 (#15 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2019
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107,854
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,585
- Number of babies in 2019: 141 (#17 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -14.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2017
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134,226
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,593
- Number of babies in 2019: 156 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +5.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2017
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126,600
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,603
- Number of babies in 2019: 177 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +62.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 95,047
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Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,693
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2012
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,951
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,728
- Number of babies in 2019: 117 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2012
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148,857
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,740
- Number of babies in 2019: 102 (#42 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -61.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 125,780
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,741
- Number of babies in 2019: 117 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101,885
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,866
- Number of babies in 2019: 125 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129,374
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Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,915
- Number of babies in 2019: 118 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -57.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2010
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162,876
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,975
- Number of babies in 2019: 161 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2010
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144,741
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,978
- Number of babies in 2019: 247 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +137.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173,636
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,046
- Number of babies in 2019: 195 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -14.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,521
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,089
- Number of babies in 2019: 193 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2014
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,997
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Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,369
- Number of babies in 2019: 235 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2018
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136,649
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,579
- Number of babies in 2019: 268 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +16.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182,896
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,599
- Number of babies in 2019: 178 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -17.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2013
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157,591
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,730
- Number of babies in 2019: 240 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2018
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139,307
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,594
- Number of babies in 2019: 309 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -22.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159,600
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