Top Baby Names In USA For 2021
Discover the most trendy and classy names of 2021.
Naming trends in the US show slight changes every year. Top US baby names in 2021 showed that parents prefer names that are not just meaningful and traditional but relevant in modern times. They preferred names with a rich background but also a contemporary sound. Owing to this change in preference, unconventional names saw a pique in interest and rose in the popularity charts.
The classic favorites Olivia (peace) and Emma (universal) stayed at the top of the list as parents continued to shower love on these timeless names. Alongside them, the popularity list also highlighted unique and trendy choices like Nora (light) and Scarlett (the color scarlet), which also gained significant attention. For boys, Liam (protector) and Noah (to rest) stayed right up at the top of the list, while more unconventional choices like Grayson (son of a gray-haired person) and Connor (lover of wolves) also won the affection of parents. Below is a list of the most popular names in the US, based on the official SSA data (1). Look for a stylish and trendy name for your little one.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Cloud; Sky | |
| | Unisex | Golden; Made of gold | |
| |  Boy | Successor; The follower of Allah; Follower | |
| | Boy | Most excellent; Great; Best | |
| | Unisex | Snow | |
| | Boy | Frenchman | |
| | Unisex | Wisdom; Golden | |
| | Boy | Brilliant; Intelligent | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Beauty; Grace | |
| | Girl | Peace | |
| | Girl | Immortal | |
| | Girl | Great fortune | |
| | Unisex | Sun | |
| | Girl | A tailor | |
| | Boy | To pull | |
| | Girl | Radiant; Brightness | |
| | Boy | Servant of the expander | |
| | Girl | Welsh variation of Octavia | |
| | Boy | One who Serves a Kind Man; Servant of the Subtle | |
| | Girl | To praise or shine; Glory | |
| | Boy | Servant of the merciful | |
| | Girl | Lily; Rose; Lotus | |
| | Girl | Coming; Arrival; Religious scripture | |
| | Unisex | Pride | |
| | Girl | Whole; Perfect | |
| | Boy | Slave of the God or the Lord | |
| | Boy | Promise; Oath taker | |
| | Girl | To harvest | |
| | Boy | Fearless; Now | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Fearless; Most Loved | |
| | Boy | The knowledgeable one; Learned; Expert | |
| | Unisex | High above | |
| | Girl | To blossom | |
| | Boy | Son of Abraham | |
| | Boy | Father; Gold; Scattering | |
| | Girl | Manifestation of the God | |
| | Unisex | Sun; Sunshine | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Powerful; Mysterious | |
| | Girl | Mother earth or the mother Goddess | |
| | Boy | Lord Shiva' Ankle bone | |
| | Girl | Summer; To harvest | |
| | Boy | A river of sorrow; The stream of woe; Pain | |
| | Girl | Three rivers; A famous emperor; A person from Triana in Seville | |
| | Girl | Voyager; Traveler | |
| | Boy | Son of red Earth; First man to come to life | |
| | Unisex | Mysterious; Unique | |
| | Unisex | Mountain range; Burning; Young; Princess | |
| | Boy | Wealthy and famous; Famous and fortunate | |
| | Boy | The crown is with wealth | |
| | Unisex | Precious one | |
| | Boy | Favorable; The Sun; A master; Ghost | |
| | Girl | Goddess Parvati; The one who presides on the left | |
| | Unisex | Leaping water; Dew from God | |
| | Girl | Queen | |
| | Girl | Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree | |
| | Boy | From Hadria | |
| | Girl | White; Fair-colored | |
| | Boy | One who is an eternal ruler | |
| | Boy | My good | |
| | Boy | From Attica | |
| | Unisex | Witness; Evidence; Declaration | |
| | Boy | Greek author of fables | |
| | Boy | Chaste; Modest; Pure; River | |
| | Girl | Rose; Guardian | |
| | Girl | Watching | |
| | Boy | Fire; Chaste; Lamb | |
| | Girl | One who is black | |
| | Girl | The new house | |
| | Unisex | Old town | |
| | Girl | Knowledge seeker; Platform | |
| | Boy | Name of one of the narrators of Hadith | |
| | Girl | Butterfly-like; Name of a butterfly genus | |
| | Unisex | Wail; Lament | |
| | Boy | Little fire | |
| | Unisex | Godly; Devotee | |
| | Boy | Solid; Enduring; Firm | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is gracious; Large grassy plain | |
| | Boy | He will laugh | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Thread | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Fire, Bright | |
| | Boy | Striking power; Love; Inner life | |
| | Unisex | Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Unity; Without equal | |
| | Boy | Army guard; Protecting army; Defending warrior; Wise; Intelligent | |
| | Unisex | A soft-napped fabric | |
| | Boy | Brave; Heroic; Valor | |
| | Girl | Blooming flower; To shine | |
| | Boy | Unknown meaning | |
| | Boy | Unhurt; Uninjured; Maiden | |
| | Boy | Uninjured; Unimpaired; Celibate; Unhusked rice; Lord Shiva | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Peace; Morning | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Life; Spring; Blow through | |
| | Boy | Defending men | |
| | Unisex | Wealth; To give; Traverse | |
| | Boy | White; From Alba | |
| | Unisex | Creative; Goddess of education | |
| | Girl | Home ruler | |
| | Boy | From a farmstead or dwelling | |
This list of top US baby names in 2021 offers several name choices. It includes everything from well-loved classics and trendy modern names to unique imports. Explore the list to discover a potential gem for your little one that might perfectly align with your desired qualities. While it’s tempting to choose a name just because it’s popular, aim for a name that resonates with you and would make your child stand out for a unique name.
Infographic: Nature-related Names Popular In 2021
Nature-inspired names carry a refreshing simplicity that ties individuals to the natural world, evoking a sense of peace and calm. These names often symbolize growth and strength. The infographic below highlights some of the most popular nature-related names that parents in the US have cherished over the years.
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
References
- Popular Names in 2020.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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