Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Carolina

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April 14, 2026
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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.

Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Kevin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,440
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 353 (#158 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 165,220 (#25 most common name)

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#29. Alexander

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,457
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,156 (#32 most common name, -20.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 183,943 (#23 most common name)

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#28. Cody

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,632
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 128 (#368 (tie) most common name, -92.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,478 (#27 most common name)

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#27. Benjamin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,639
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,411 (#15 most common name, -13.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 133,937 (#30 most common name)

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#26. Timothy

Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,823
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 443 (#126 most common name, -75.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,767 (#38 most common name)

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#25. Jordan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,883
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 677 (#78 most common name, -64.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 144,752 (#28 most common name)

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#24. Anthony

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,899
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 753 (#65 (tie) most common name, -60.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 216,229 (#19 most common name)

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#23. Ryan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,079
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 572 (#95 most common name, -72.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 241,240 (#14 most common name)

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#22. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,131
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,324 (#19 most common name, -37.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 92,433 (#43 most common name)

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#21. Thomas

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,272
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,390 (#16 most common name, -38.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 146,634 (#26 most common name)

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#20. Daniel

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,234 (#24 most common name, -50.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,345 (#8 most common name)

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#19. Nicholas

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,626
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 500 (#112 most common name, -81.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 275,326 (#6 most common name)

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#18. Jonathan

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,661
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 745 (#68 (tie) most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 197,500 (#21 most common name)

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#17. Zachary

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,777
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 375 (#151 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 225,280 (#16 most common name)

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#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: 2,889
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 489 (#115 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 262,308 (#9 most common name)

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#15. Joseph

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,943
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,231 (#25 most common name, -58.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 260,738 (#10 most common name)

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#14. Andrew

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,992
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 874 (#50 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 272,929 (#7 most common name)

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#13. Jacob

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,002
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,214 (#26 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 298,410 (#5 most common name)

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#12. David

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,003
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,193 (#28 most common name, -60.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 253,712 (#12 most common name)

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#11. Austin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,091
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 567 (#96 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,135 (#22 most common name)

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#10. Robert

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,331
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 979 (#45 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 205,454 (#20 most common name)

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#9. Justin

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,709
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 380 (#148 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 220,128 (#17 most common name)

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#8. John

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,737
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,012 (#6 most common name, -46.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 240,147 (#15 most common name)

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#7. Matthew

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,187
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,007 (#42 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 351,673 (#3 most common name)

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#6. Brandon

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,357
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 414 (#132 most common name, -90.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259,415 (#11 most common name)

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#5. Joshua

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,109
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,071 (#36 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 329,184 (#4 most common name)

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#4. James

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,597 (#3 most common name, -49.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244,962 (#13 most common name)

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#3. Michael

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,358
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,538 (#10 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 462,451 (#1 most common name)

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#2. William

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,421
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,052 (#1 most common name, -43.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 217,818 (#18 most common name)

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#1. Christopher

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

South Carolina
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,771
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,206 (#27 most common name, -79.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 360,280 (#2 most common name)

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