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
Foster		Boy	Foster parent; Nurse; Forester; Maker of scissors
Kimora		Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Zainab-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Key-Insights		Girl	Fragrant tree; Beautiful plant; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Gordon		Boy	Fertilized pasture; Spacious fort
Zoie		Girl	Life
Queen		Girl	Woman; Wife; Female head of a royal family
Ayleen		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Murphy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Sea battle; Descendant of Murchadh
Emmaline-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Terrance-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Variations-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Smooth; Soft
Nyomi		Unisex	Pleasantness
Jovanni		Girl	God is gracious
Marceline-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Cedric		Boy	An invented name
Colter		Boy	The owner and caretaker of horses
Rome		Unisex	From Rome; Citizen of Rome
Marisol		Girl	Mary of solitude; Sea and sun
Hadleigh		Girl	From the heather meadow; Field of heather
Meir		Boy	Bright one; Giving light
Jaycee		Unisex	Victory; Healer
Abner-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Father of light; My father is a light; Enlightener; God is my light
Elina		Girl	Bright light
Zendaya		Girl	To give thanks; Be thankful
Vance-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Marshland; Fen
Elisabeth		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Xzavier-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	New house; Bright
Joyce		Girl	Lord; Rejoice
Luella-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Famous warrior
Eliezer		Boy	My God is help
Jad		Boy	Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root
Susan		Girl	Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose
Dayton		Unisex	Ditch town
Davian		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Rene		Boy	Reborn
Bishop-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Overseer
Yasmin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Jasmine
Duncan-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brown battle
Violette		Girl	Violet; Purple flower
Emani		Unisex	Faith; Firm conviction in unseen
Everest-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Expert-Guide		Boy	The tallest mountain in the world; One who resides along the Eure river
Yamileth		Girl	Beautiful
Marlon		Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Jaelynn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Maxton		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Kaiya		Girl	Forgiveness; Yew tree; Pure; Elegant
Heath		Boy	Someone who lived on or near a moor or heath
Nathalia		Girl	Birthday; Christmas day; Birthday of the Lord
Jaxen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Jack's son; God is gracious; Supplanter
Paityn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Girl	Pæga's town; Fighting man's estate
Melani		Girl	Dark; Black
Wes		Unisex	West meadow
Jeffery		Boy	Foreigner; Peace; Territory
Emmalynn		Girl	Great; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Reginald		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Authority
Araceli		Girl	Altar of the sky
Aarya		Girl	Honorable; Noble; Respectable; Another name of Goddess Parvati
Kalel		Boy	The voice of God
Keenan		Boy	Ancient; The descendant of Cianán
Harleigh		Boy	Rock meadow; Hare meadow
Korbyn		Boy	Raven
Kiera		Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Willie		Unisex	Resolute protector; Son of William
Harris:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Luisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Magdalena		Boy	Of Magdala
Madalynn		Girl	A woman who is from a tower; Of Magdala
Jericho-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Fame		Unisex	Moon; Fragrant
Rogelio		Boy	Famous spear; To ask; To request
Mazikeen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity		Unisex	Damagers; Harmful spirits
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Zhuri		Girl	Beautiful
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Belle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Kylian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Jaelyn		Girl	May God protect; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Laylani		Unisex	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Kadence-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flow; Rhythm
Ephraim		Boy	Fruitful; Productive
Turner		Unisex	Lathe worker
Alfonso		Boy	Noble; Ready
Birdie		Girl	Little bird; Bright; Bringing victory
Billy		Boy	Warrior; Strong-willed protector
Cordelia		Girl	Jewel of the sea; Heart of a lion
Jairo		Boy	He shines; God enlightens
Kathleen		Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Mayson		Boy	Stoneworker
Ingrid		Girl	Beautiful goddess of fertility; Godlike beauty
Billie		Girl	Strength; Determination; Resolute protector
Yahya		Boy	God is gracious; Manly
Heavenly		Girl	Of the heavens; Celestial; Divine
Ernest		Boy	Earnest; Warrior; Serious
Imran		Boy	Exalted nation
Guinevere		Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen
Yael		Boy	Mountain goat; Ibex
Emilee		Girl	Rival; Industrious
Decker		Boy	One who works as a roofer; Covering
Erika		Girl	Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather
Lyle		Boy	Island; One from the island
Merrick		Boy	Fame; Power; Rule
Perla		Girl	Sea mollusk gem

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