Popular Names in South Carolina
Popular names in South Carolina in 2024 are led by Charlotte and Noah. Charlotte ranks at Number 4 nationally and Noah ranks at Number 2 among the popular baby names of 2024.
Several of South Carolina's Top 10 names are unique, ranking lower on the national charts. Elizabeth and Eleanor make the Top 10 in South Carolina, as do boy names John and Thomas.
Names that are unusually common in South Carolina include word names such as Journee and Legend, last names as first names like Kingston, Harrison, and Braxton, and modern alternative spellings including Emersyn and Everleigh. South Carolinians also enjoy classics though, with names like Mary, Margaret, Robert, and Christopher ranking higher in South Carolina than on the national charts.
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