Most popular boy names in the 90s in South Dakota

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April 14, 2026
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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.

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. Aaron

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 407
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#154 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 128,372 (#31 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 11 (#395 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,936 (#58 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 61 (#197 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,832 (#50 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 69 (#182 (tie) most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 106,906 (#39 most common name)

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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: 422
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 295 (#22 most common name, -30.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 327 (#16 most common name, -23.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,544 (#56 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 270 (#27 most common name, -37.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 125,592 (#33 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 162 (#69 most common name, -62.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 233 (#33 most common name, -52.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 120 (#105 (tie) most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 107,319 (#38 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 197 (#51 (tie) most common name, -61.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 35 (#256 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 37,353 (#89 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 47 (#225 (tie) most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 206 (#46 (tie) most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 125 (#99 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 122,074 (#34 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 18 (#338 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 180,218 (#24 most common name)

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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 2015 to 2024: 43 (#239 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 131 (#93 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 21 (#321 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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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: 653
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 70 (#180 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 101 (#128 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 90s)

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

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#9. Andrew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 764
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 139 (#86 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 48 (#221 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 71 (#176 (tie) most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 102 (#125 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 90s)

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

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#5. Matthew

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 916
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 145 (#78 (tie) most common name, -84.2% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 251 (#29 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 65 (#188 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 218 (#39 most common name, -80.1% compared to the 90s)

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

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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 2015 to 2024: 76 (#166 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

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

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