Most popular baby names in South Dakota (2025)
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In 2025, the most popular baby name in South Dakota was Lainey for girls (50 babies) and Oliver for boys (66 babies), per the U.S. Social Security Administration's state data. Nationally the #1 names were Olivia (girls) and Liam (boys). The full top 25 for each sex, with birth counts, is below.
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 girl names in South Dakota, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lainey | 50 |
| 2 | Charlotte | 44 |
| 3 | Evelyn | 39 |
| 4 | Emma | 36 |
| 5 | Olivia | 36 |
| 6 | Eleanor | 32 |
| 7 | Ellie | 31 |
| 8 | Harper | 31 |
| 9 | Nora | 31 |
| 10 | Amelia | 30 |
| 11 | Lucy | 30 |
| 12 | Ella | 29 |
| 13 | Ivy | 29 |
| 14 | Hazel | 27 |
| 15 | Lily | 27 |
| 16 | Sophie | 27 |
| 17 | Willow | 27 |
| 18 | Aurora | 25 |
| 19 | Emery | 25 |
| 20 | Isla | 25 |
| 21 | Sophia | 25 |
| 22 | Paisley | 24 |
| 23 | Iris | 22 |
| 24 | Nova | 22 |
| 25 | Ava | 21 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 boy names in South Dakota, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver | 66 |
| 2 | Liam | 60 |
| 3 | Henry | 50 |
| 4 | Hudson | 50 |
| 5 | Noah | 50 |
| 6 | Theodore | 47 |
| 7 | Beau | 42 |
| 8 | William | 41 |
| 9 | Leo | 40 |
| 10 | Maverick | 38 |
| 11 | Elijah | 35 |
| 12 | Brooks | 33 |
| 13 | Asher | 32 |
| 14 | James | 32 |
| 15 | Bennett | 31 |
| 16 | Ezra | 31 |
| 17 | Cooper | 30 |
| 18 | Levi | 30 |
| 19 | Colter | 29 |
| 20 | Stetson | 29 |
| 21 | Waylon | 29 |
| 22 | Grayson | 27 |
| 23 | Jackson | 27 |
| 24 | Myles | 27 |
| 25 | Nolan | 27 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular baby name in South Dakota?
In 2025, the most popular baby name in South Dakota was Lainey for girls (50 babies) and Oliver for boys (66 babies), according to SSA state data. The top five girls were Lainey, Charlotte, Evelyn, Emma, Olivia; the top five boys were Oliver, Liam, Henry, Hudson, Noah.
Do South Dakota's top names match the national list?
In 2025, South Dakota's #1 girl name was Lainey (national #1: Olivia) and its #1 boy name was Oliver (national #1: Liam). Both differ from the national leaders, a reminder that name popularity varies by state.
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Source
SSA state-specific baby-name data, South Dakota data for 2025. SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026. Public domain (U.S. Government). See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-22