South Dakota’s most popular boy names of 2024: Liam and Oliver share No. 1, with Henry close behind. Browse the full rankings with counts and ties.
At the top, Liam and Oliver lead with 52 babies each, followed by Henry (51). Theodore, Asher, and Brooks come next, with Jack, Noah, and William tied just behind. Early standouts also include Hudson, Elijah, Beau, Cooper, and Bennett.
This list blends timeless staples (James, William, Michael) with modern favorites (Asher, Maverick, Sawyer, Rowan, River). Western-leaning choices like Colter, Barrett, Stetson, Walker, Dawson, and Hayes add a distinctly South Dakota feel.
Notable movement this year: Beau (+20), Colter (+22), Barrett (+16), Camden (+16), Mason (+15), Harrison (+15), Easton (+14), and Ezekiel, Isaiah, Parker, and Jameson (+13 each). Some eased back, including Owen (-11), Leo (-10), Stetson (-10), Grayson (-6), Thomas (-6), and Walker (-6). Ties are common—two at No. 1, three at No. 6, and five at No. 12—and the counts show how many South Dakota boys received each name in 2024.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Liam | 52 |
| 1 | - | Oliver | 52 |
| 2 | - | Henry | 51 |
| 3 | 1 | Theodore | 42 |
| 4 | 13 | Asher | 41 |
| 5 | 11 | Brooks | 37 |
| 6 | 5 | Jack | 36 |
| 6 | 5 | Noah | 36 |
| 6 | 1 | William | 36 |
| 7 | -4 | Hudson | 35 |
| 8 | 11 | Elijah | 32 |
| 9 | 20 | Beau | 31 |
| 9 | 10 | Cooper | 31 |
| 10 | 1 | Bennett | 30 |
| 11 | -3 | James | 28 |
| 11 | -1 | Levi | 28 |
| 11 | 7 | Miles | 28 |
| 11 | 5 | Wesley | 28 |
| 12 | 14 | Easton | 27 |
| 12 | 1 | Lincoln | 27 |
| 12 | -2 | Maverick | 27 |
| 12 | 9 | Sawyer | 27 |
| 12 | - | Wyatt | 27 |
| 13 | 2 | Ezra | 26 |
| 14 | 22 | Colter | 25 |
| 14 | 15 | Mason | 25 |
| 15 | 12 | Everett | 24 |
| 15 | -6 | Grayson | 24 |
| 15 | 3 | Michael | 24 |
| 15 | 10 | Rowan | 24 |
| 16 | 10 | Elias | 23 |
| 16 | 8 | Luke | 23 |
| 16 | -11 | Owen | 23 |
| 16 | 2 | Weston | 23 |
| 17 | 18 | Beckett | 22 |
| 17 | 8 | Carter | 22 |
| 17 | 15 | Harrison | 22 |
| 17 | 13 | Isaiah | 22 |
| 17 | 13 | Parker | 22 |
| 17 | 10 | Roman | 22 |
| 17 | 7 | Ryker | 22 |
| 18 | 2 | Daniel | 21 |
| 18 | 5 | Emmett | 21 |
| 18 | -1 | Waylon | 21 |
| 19 | 7 | Charles | 20 |
| 19 | 9 | Dawson | 20 |
| 19 | 13 | Ezekiel | 20 |
| 19 | 9 | Graham | 20 |
| 19 | 2 | Hayes | 20 |
| 19 | 9 | Jackson | 20 |
| 19 | -10 | Leo | 20 |
| 19 | -1 | Lucas | 20 |
| 19 | -2 | Mateo | 20 |
| 19 | 2 | Theo | 20 |
| 20 | 16 | Barrett | 19 |
| 20 | 10 | Caleb | 19 |
| 20 | 11 | Dylan | 19 |
| 20 | 5 | Gabriel | 19 |
| 20 | - | Logan | 19 |
| 20 | 10 | Luka | 19 |
| 20 | 10 | Milo | 19 |
| 20 | -6 | Walker | 19 |
| 21 | 1 | Benjamin | 18 |
| 21 | 9 | Briggs | 18 |
| 21 | 4 | Silas | 18 |
| 22 | 16 | Camden | 17 |
| 22 | 11 | Matthew | 17 |
| 22 | 8 | River | 17 |
| 23 | 11 | Beckham | 16 |
| 23 | 11 | Colt | 16 |
| 23 | 3 | Jaxon | 16 |
| 23 | 8 | John | 16 |
| 23 | -6 | Thomas | 16 |
| 24 | 8 | Atlas | 15 |
| 24 | 14 | Baker | 15 |
| 24 | 11 | Bentley | 15 |
| 24 | 12 | Crew | 15 |
| 24 | 4 | Jace | 15 |
| 24 | 4 | Jacob | 15 |
| 24 | 13 | Jameson | 15 |
| 24 | - | Josiah | 15 |
| 24 | -3 | Myles | 15 |
| 25 | 10 | Anthony | 14 |
| 25 | -3 | Archer | 14 |
| 25 | 6 | Arthur | 14 |
| 25 | - | Benson | 14 |
| 25 | 10 | Calvin | 14 |
| 25 | 10 | Christopher | 14 |
| 25 | 13 | Jonathan | 14 |
| 25 | 6 | Joseph | 14 |
| 25 | -2 | Knox | 14 |
| 25 | -10 | Stetson | 14 |
| 25 | 10 | Sutton | 14 |
| 26 | 5 | Aiden | 13 |
| 26 | 6 | August | 13 |
| 26 | 6 | Jasper | 13 |
| 26 | 11 | Jude | 13 |
| 26 | -2 | Nolan | 13 |
| 26 | 7 | Otto | 13 |
| 27 | 11 | Adrian | 12 |