South Carolina

South Carolina parents have their own naming preferences, creating trends that differ from national patterns.

As a southeastern coastal state, South Carolina has its own distinct naming culture influenced by demographics, heritage, and local traditions.

South Carolina parents have clear favorites when it comes to baby names. The most popular girl names in SC are Charlotte, Amelia, Olivia, Emma, Ava. For boys, South Carolina parents prefer Noah, Liam, William, James, Oliver.

These rankings reflect naming data specific to South Carolina, which may differ significantly from national trends.

See how South Carolina parents' choices compare to families across the rest of America.

Regional variations in baby names often reflect local culture, ethnic composition, and community values. What's popular in South Carolina may be less common elsewhere, and vice versa.

Understanding South Carolina-specific naming trends helps parents gauge how common or unique their chosen name will be in their local community. A name that's rare nationally might be quite popular in your state, or vice versa.

Our state-level data provides the local context that national rankings can't capture.

Compare South Carolina's naming preferences with other states to discover regional patterns across America. Our database covers all 50 states plus territories, with detailed rankings and trend analysis for each region.