Discover the most popular baby names in South Carolina for 2023! Whether you're expecting a little girl or boy, find inspiration from the top names that parents across the state are choosing this year.
For girls, Olivia has taken the lead with 211 babies named this year, followed closely by Charlotte and Amelia. Classic names like Emma and Ava continue to charm parents, while newcomers like Nova are rising in popularity. The full list includes timeless favorites and modern picks alike.
On the boys' side, Noah remains the top choice with 288 babies named in 2023. William and Liam follow closely behind, maintaining their strong appeal. Traditional names such as James and John also make a significant showing. Notably, Hudson has made a remarkable leap into the top ten this year.
Explore these popular names to see which ones resonate with you as you prepare to welcome your new bundle of joy!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Noah | 288 |
| 2 | 1 | William | 263 |
| 3 | -1 | Liam | 253 |
| 4 | - | James | 250 |
| 5 | - | John | 222 |
| 6 | - | Elijah | 220 |
| 7 | - | Oliver | 202 |
| 8 | - | Henry | 180 |
| 9 | 14 | Hudson | 153 |
| 10 | 2 | Lucas | 150 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Olivia | 211 |
| 2 | -1 | Charlotte | 205 |
| 3 | - | Amelia | 204 |
| 4 | 1 | Emma | 181 |
| 5 | -1 | Ava | 164 |
| 6 | 1 | Elizabeth | 154 |
| 7 | 3 | Sophia | 142 |
| 8 | -2 | Harper | 141 |
| 9 | 2 | Nova | 131 |
| 10 | -1 | Evelyn | 125 |