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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Lovable | |
| | Girl | The name of a flower | |
| | Girl | The beautiful one | |
| |  Unisex | Noble, strong, and brave | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent and wise | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Famous in battle; Wished-for child | |
| | Girl | Protector of mankind; Defender | |
| | Girl | Amber; A precious jewel; A jewel quality fossilized resin | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Wise | |
| | Unisex | Completion; Totality | |
| | Boy | Noble; Majestic; Magnificent; Kind | |
| | Girl | Longing; Desire | |
| | Boy | Bright sky | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Charming | |
| | Boy | Little rock; Handsome | |
| | Girl | Safe one; Safety; Feeling of safety | |
| | Girl | Immortality | |
| | Girl | One asking for wealth | |
| | Girl | Goddess of fertility, wisdom, water, and healing | |
| | Boy | Father; Wise old man | |
| | Boy | One who lives by the stream; Slope or hillside | |
| | Boy | Son of Bade | |
| | Boy | Mill | |
| | Boy | Baptist; To dip | |
| | Unisex | Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble | |
| | Girl | Reborn | |
| | Unisex | Wind; Gracious | |
| | Girl | A beautiful and warm sunrise; Christmas day; Warm; Grace; Dew from God | |
| | Boy | Barley hill; Barley clearing; Barn hill; Boar clearing | |
| | Unisex | Little rock; Handsome | |
| | Boy | Son of encouragement; Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation | |
| | Boy | One who lived or worked in a barn; Barley dwelling | |
| | Boy | Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation; A strong and brave bear | |
| | Boy | Grain farm; A barley farm | |
| | Girl | Graceful young girl | |
| | Boy | Smiling | |
| | Boy | Smiling | |
| | Unisex | Iris flower; Lily; Cheerful; Niece | |
| | Boy | Rich; Wealth; To elucidate; Tiger | |
| | Girl | Variant of Hannah; Gracious; Priceless | |
| | Unisex | Beauty; Adornment; Creed | |
| | Unisex | Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire; | |
| | Unisex | Protector | |
| | Boy | Right-hand Son; Similar to Benedict | |
| | Unisex | Strength; Power | |
| | Boy | Son of the south; Son of the right hand | |
| | Unisex | Safety; Loyal; Trustworthy | |
| | Boy | From the Meadow with Coarse Grass | |
| | Unisex | Adornment; Decoration | |
| | Girl | Grace; Oath | |
| | Boy | Bear; War banner; Gau; Land by a waterway | |
| | Boy | Blessings; Profusion; Abundance | |
| | Girl | Sweetness of face; Favored; Graceful | |
| | Boy | Solid; Firm; Strong | |
| | Unisex | To love God; Beloved; The end | |
| | Girl | Friendly; Friend | |
| | Boy | Noble and bright | |
| | Girl | The unique one | |
| | Unisex | Hope; Longing; Aspiration | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| | Unisex | A person who lived near a hillside or a bank of land | |
| | Boy | The World; Earth; Palace | |
| | Boy | Moistening; Full moon; Victorious | |
| | Boy | Son; Child; Cereal or grain; Gate; Barrier | |
| | Girl | Four gods; Assyrian city in northern Iraq | |
| | Boy | Happy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Altar of the sky; Little bear | |
| | Boy | A man who stutters | |
| | Girl | The one who is holy and pure | |
| | Girl | Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky | |
| | Girl | Pledge; Oath; Promise | |
| | Unisex | One who rises above | |
| | Boy | Fight; Battle; Young | |
| | Boy | Herdsman; Ox | |
| | Girl | Softness; Lightness | |
| | Boy | Broad clearing | |
| | Girl | Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father | |
| | Unisex | Of noble kind | |
| | Unisex | Collyrium; Kohl | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision | |
| | Girl | Aspen tree | |
| | Girl | God beloved; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Strong; Brave; Resolute | |
| | Boy | Tower | |
| | Girl | Old; Noble; Heritage; Fortune; Wealth; I will thank Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Wild ox | |
| | Boy | One who brews beer | |
| | Unisex | Full of life; Full of energy | |
| | Girl | Breeze; Golden; Gilded | |
| | Unisex | Uncommon and uncommonly short | |
| | Girl | Southern; Unknown South land | |
| | Unisex | A blessing; Blessed son; One who brings blessings | |
| | Girl | Ascending; Rising | |
| | Unisex | Bean | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Mysterious | |
| | Girl | A pleasant and beautiful flower | |
| | Boy | Mist; Cloud | |
| | Girl | Hill; To brew | |
| | Unisex | Strength; Intelligence; Determination | |
| | Unisex | Small waterfall | |
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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