Most popular girl names in the 80s in South Carolina
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in South Carolina
Whether it's a long-held family name, a biblical name, or a name that holds special meaning for mom or dad, choosing the moniker that your child will carry for life isn't something to take lightly. Over the years, certain[ names have peaked and then faded in popularity while others stayed at the top of the rankings for multiple decades. And while traditional and biblical names always seem to be in style, we've also seen some more uncommon names become trendy.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 80s 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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#50. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#232 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#232 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
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#49. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 821
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 581 (#56 most common name, -29.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 821
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 581 (#56 most common name, -29.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
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#48. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 270 (#168 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 270 (#168 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#47. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 608 (#52 most common name, -27.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 608 (#52 most common name, -27.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#46. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#538 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#538 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#45. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 877
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#1,149 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 877
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#1,149 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#44. Brandi
Brandi is a name of American origin meaning "warm And comforting".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 905
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1,195 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 905
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1,195 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
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#43. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#205 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#205 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#42. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 935
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#524 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 935
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#524 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#41. Whitney
Whitney is a name of English origin meaning "white island".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#639 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#639 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
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#40. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,065
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#639 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,065
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#639 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#39. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,078
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#319 most common name, -87.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,078
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#319 most common name, -87.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#38. Brandy
Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,085
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1,195 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,085
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1,195 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
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#37. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,090
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 976 (#24 most common name, -10.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,090
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 976 (#24 most common name, -10.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
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#36. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,117
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 153 (#292 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,117
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 153 (#292 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#35. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,145
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#306 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,145
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#306 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#34. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,168
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#241 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,168
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#241 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#33. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#32. Latoya
Latoya is a name of Spanish origin meaning "victorious one".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,210
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,210
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
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#31. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 507 (#77 most common name, -59.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 507 (#77 most common name, -59.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#30. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,244
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,533 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,244
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,533 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#29. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,272
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#78 (tie) most common name, -60.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,272
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#78 (tie) most common name, -60.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#28. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,393 (#10 most common name, +9.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,393 (#10 most common name, +9.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#27. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,277
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#205 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,277
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#205 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#26. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,316
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#654 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,316
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#654 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#25. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,340
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#287 (tie) most common name, -88.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,340
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#287 (tie) most common name, -88.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#24. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 271 (#165 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 271 (#165 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
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#23. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,482
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#329 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,482
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#329 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#22. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,484
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#349 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,484
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#349 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#21. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,496
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#320 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,496
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#320 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#20. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,548
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 228 (#196 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,548
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 228 (#196 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#19. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,602
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#287 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,602
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#287 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#18. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#665 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#665 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#17. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#751 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#751 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
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#16. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 551 (#63 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 551 (#63 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#15. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,029
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#35 most common name, -59.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,029
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#35 most common name, -59.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#14. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#413 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#413 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
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#13. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,052
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129 (#334 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,052
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129 (#334 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#12. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,391
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 722 (#43 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,391
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 722 (#43 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#11. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#326 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#326 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,622
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,611 (#6 most common name, -38.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,622
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,611 (#6 most common name, -38.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#9. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 262 (#171 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 262 (#171 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#8. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#762 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#762 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#7. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,861
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42 (#728 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,861
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42 (#728 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#6. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,919
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#784 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,919
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#784 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#5. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,018
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,018
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#602 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,893
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63 (#587 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,893
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63 (#587 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#3. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#268 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#268 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
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#2. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,498
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#128 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,498
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#128 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 200 (#224 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
South Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 200 (#224 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
