See South Dakota’s most popular girl names of 2024: Amelia leads with 47 babies, Charlotte and Lainey tie at No. 2 with 45, and Harper follows with 43.
Olivia (#4) and Emma (#5) remain fixtures, followed by Nora (#6) and Eleanor (#7). Ellie, Violet, and Willow share No. 8, with Evelyn at No. 9 and Aurora climbing to No. 10.
Big movers compared with last year include Violet (+12), Aurora (+10), Palmer (+13), Wren (+9), Addison (+7), Ember (+6), Magnolia (+6), and Margot (+5). Notable dips: Ava (-13), Quinn (-9), Luna (-7), Claire (-7), and Evelyn (-4).
South Dakota parents are embracing nature-inspired picks (Hazel, Ivy, Willow, Wren, Wrenley, Juniper, Magnolia, Violet), timeless classics (Eleanor, Lucy, Sophia, Isabella), and modern surname-style choices (Palmer, Collins, Sutton, Parker, Sawyer). You’ll also spot spelling cousins—Sophia and Sofia; Eliana and Elliana; Isabel and Isabella—and plenty of ties when names share the same baby count.