Discover the most popular baby girl names in South Carolina for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing the hearts of parents across the state.
In South Carolina, Olivia continues to hold the top spot with 211 babies named this year. Close behind are Charlotte and Amelia, both beloved choices among new parents. Names like Isla and Ellie have seen significant rises in popularity, while traditional names such as Elizabeth and Sophia remain strong contenders. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about naming trends, explore our comprehensive list of the most popular baby girl names in South Carolina.
Names like Lainey and Clara have made remarkable leaps up the ranks, showing a growing preference for unique yet classic-sounding names. Meanwhile, perennial favorites like Emma and Ava continue to charm many families. The list also highlights some interesting shifts; for instance, Zoe has climbed 58 spots while Natalie has dropped by 48 places. This dynamic mix of old and new reflects the diverse tastes of South Carolinian parents when it comes to naming their little ones.
From rising stars like Millie and Wrenley to steadfast choices such as Mia and Isabella, our list provides a fascinating snapshot of current naming trends. Dive deeper into each name's ranking changes and discover what makes these names so special in South Carolina this year!
| 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 |
| 11 | - | Mia | 122 |
| 12 | -4 | Isabella | 114 |
| 13 | 4 | Lily | 105 |
| 14 | 19 | Isla | 102 |
| 15 | 16 | Ellie | 101 |
| 16 | 9 | Riley | 97 |
| 17 | 14 | Naomi | 96 |
| 18 | -5 | Eleanor | 93 |
| 19 | 1 | Willow | 89 |
| 20 | -3 | Luna | 87 |
| 21 | -6 | Scarlett | 86 |
| 21 | -1 | Hazel | 86 |
| 23 | 22 | Aria | 82 |
| 24 | 14 | Ella | 81 |
| 25 | -9 | Layla | 80 |
| 25 | 10 | Avery | 80 |
| 25 | 21 | Addison | 80 |
| 28 | -5 | Abigail | 79 |
| 29 | -4 | Gianna | 78 |
| 30 | -6 | Paisley | 77 |
| 30 | -16 | Chloe | 77 |
| 32 | -7 | Nora | 75 |
| 32 | 163 | Lainey | 75 |
| 34 | 15 | Sadie | 74 |
| 34 | 3 | Emily | 74 |
| 34 | 8 | Caroline | 74 |
| 37 | 18 | Lucy | 73 |
| 37 | -8 | Lillian | 73 |
| 39 | -1 | Sofia | 72 |
| 39 | -22 | Madison | 72 |
| 41 | -5 | Madelyn | 71 |
| 42 | 58 | Zoe | 69 |
| 42 | -13 | Ivy | 69 |
| 44 | 14 | Serenity | 68 |
| 44 | 2 | Mary | 68 |
| 46 | 20 | Camila | 66 |
| 47 | 11 | Stella | 65 |
| 47 | -9 | Raelynn | 65 |
| 49 | -5 | Penelope | 64 |
| 50 | 10 | Autumn | 63 |
| 51 | 18 | Delilah | 62 |
| 52 | -3 | Kennedy | 61 |
| 52 | -24 | Aurora | 61 |
| 54 | -34 | Violet | 60 |
| 54 | -3 | Nevaeh | 60 |
| 56 | 4 | Skylar | 59 |
| 56 | 7 | Margaret | 59 |
| 56 | -23 | Kinsley | 59 |
| 56 | -18 | Anna | 59 |
| 60 | -7 | Mila | 57 |
| 60 | -5 | Brooklyn | 57 |
| 62 | 20 | Alice | 56 |
| 63 | 27 | Millie | 55 |
| 63 | 19 | Emersyn | 55 |
| 63 | 55 | Eliana | 55 |
| 63 | 10 | Eden | 55 |
| 67 | 12 | Magnolia | 54 |
| 67 | 29 | Eliza | 54 |
| 69 | 27 | Maria | 53 |
| 70 | 33 | Zuri | 52 |
| 70 | 3 | Leilani | 52 |
| 70 | 12 | Kehlani | 52 |
| 73 | -25 | Zoey | 51 |
| 73 | 37 | Josie | 51 |
| 73 | 34 | Claire | 51 |
| 76 | 3 | Hannah | 50 |
| 77 | -4 | Journee | 49 |
| 77 | -17 | Genesis | 49 |
| 79 | -10 | Emery | 48 |
| 79 | -3 | Aubrey | 48 |
| 81 | 62 | Georgia | 47 |
| 81 | 6 | Eloise | 47 |
| 81 | -5 | Elena | 47 |
| 81 | 10 | Bella | 47 |
| 85 | -34 | Emilia | 46 |
| 86 | -20 | Rylee | 45 |
| 86 | -22 | Piper | 45 |
| 86 | -20 | Grace | 45 |
| 86 | -21 | Everleigh | 45 |
| 90 | 1 | Sophie | 44 |
| 90 | -48 | Natalie | 44 |
| 90 | 20 | Londyn | 44 |
| 90 | 17 | Hadley | 44 |
| 94 | -41 | Everly | 43 |
| 95 | 1 | Oaklynn | 42 |
| 95 | -4 | Ayla | 42 |
| 97 | 59 | Wrenley | 41 |
| 97 | -6 | Victoria | 41 |
| 97 | -42 | Savannah | 41 |
| 97 | 131 | Clara | 41 |