Most popular girl names in the 90s in South Dakota

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April 8, 2026
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in South Dakota

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.

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. Katie

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 273
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 699 (#146 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,438 (#67 most common name)

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#29. Haley

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 10 (#409 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,187 (#45 most common name)

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#28. Allison

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 288
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,431 (#40 most common name)

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#27. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 291
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,834 (#14 most common name)

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#26. Amber

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 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,605 (#20 most common name)

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#25. Brianna

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#271 (tie) most common name, -90.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,104 (#26 most common name)

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#24. Danielle

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 316
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#271 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,595 (#24 most common name)

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#23. Jennifer

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 322
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 28 (#271 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,032 (#16 most common name)

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#22. Brooke

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 330
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#303 (tie) most common name, -93.6% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 60,627 (#53 most common name)

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#21. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 21 (#303 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,717 (#23 most common name)

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#20. Alexis

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 362
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 54 (#169 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,198 (#18 most common name)

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#19. Nicole

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 372
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#292 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,100 (#17 most common name)

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#18. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 381
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#292 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,289 (#22 most common name)

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#17. Alyssa

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 382
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 34 (#235 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,254 (#21 most common name)

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#16. Shelby

Shelby is a name of Norse origin meaning "willow".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 426
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#519 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,990 (#43 most common name)

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#15. Morgan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 439
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#137 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,196 (#29 most common name)

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#14. Kelsey

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 456
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 66 (#137 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,122 (#32 most common name)

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#13. Hannah

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 474
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 177 (#37 (tie) most common name, -62.7% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,814 (#11 most common name)

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#12. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 479
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 177 (#37 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,822 (#7 most common name)

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#11. Rachel

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 487
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 33 (#243 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,164 (#15 most common name)

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#10. Elizabeth

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 494
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 265 (#10 most common name, -46.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,690 (#8 most common name)

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#9. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 265 (#10 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,892 (#12 most common name)

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#8. Sarah

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 569
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#189 (tie) most common name, -91.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,413 (#4 most common name)

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#7. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 583
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#189 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,131 (#6 most common name)

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#6. Taylor

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 612
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,038 (#9 most common name)

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#5. Megan

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 670
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,373 (#10 most common name)

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#4. Jessica

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 691
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 61 (#152 most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,129 (#1 most common name)

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#3. Emily

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 697
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 157 (#47 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,260 (#3 most common name)

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#2. Samantha

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 770
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 62 (#149 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,020 (#5 most common name)

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#1. Ashley

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

South Dakota
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 831
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#298 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 90s)

National:
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,820 (#2 most common name)

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