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
Clover		Girl	Meadow flower; Wild flower
Slade-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From the valley
Eleanora-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light
Miah		Girl	Dame; Good mother; Mine; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Mikael		Boy	Who is like God
Aiyana		Girl	Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
Reyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Dalia		Girl	Dahlia flower; Valley flower; Flowering branch
Rae		Boy	Ewe; Female sheep; Son of Rath; Grace
Ronnie		Boy	Rule's advice; Ruler's counsel; True image; Bringer of victory
Evalyn		Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake
Braydon		Boy	A wide hillside; From Bradden
Harriet-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Home ruler
Nathaly		Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Cristiano		Boy	Follower of Christ; Clever and judicious person
Greysen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of steward; Son of the bailiff
Alannah		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Kruz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-History		Boy	Cross
Ayva		Girl	To breathe; To live
Dixie-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Tenth; Ten
Ryatt		Boy	Uproar; Tumult; Brave battle; Argument; Unrestrained behavior
Jiraiya		Girl	Young thunder
Maylee		Girl	The month of May
Aminah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Honesty; Trustworthy; Truthful
Elio		Boy	The sun
Marissa		Girl	Of the sea
Nazir		Boy	Herald; Similar; Counterpart
Tahj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Crown
Arham		Boy	Merciful
Patience		Unisex	To suffer
Aadhya		Girl	Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
Jakai		Unisex	God is gracious
Lucien		Boy	Light; To shine; Glow
Mollie		Girl	Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Avyaan		Boy	Beginning; Perfect; Faultless
Marc		Boy	Warlike; Roman god Mars; Male
Raylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Montgomery-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill
Rilynn		Girl	A brave heart of a woman; Courageous; Beautiful little queen; Rye clearing
Ash		Boy	From the ash tree clearing
Alisha		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble; Protected by God
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Kamilla		Girl	Perfection; Chamomile flower
Marigold-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Golden flower
Sapphire		Girl	Blue; Precious gem
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Kamora		Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Lamar		Boy	Of the sea; Liquid gold
Maliah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Jermaine		Unisex	Brother
Zayan		Boy	Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Bright
Myah		Girl	Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage
Kenny		Boy	Handsome; Fiery; Ruler of the valley; Dignified; Helmeted chief
Brentley		Boy	A hilltop; Steep hill
Winifred		Girl	Friend of peace; Blessed reconcile
Mariano		Boy	A hostile; War-like man
Kross-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ceramic pitcher or container; One who makes jugs; Cross symbol; Crossroads
Layan		Girl	Soft; Delicate; Gentle; Prosperous; Resthouse
Ralph-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wolf counsel
Sandra		Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Tatiana		Girl	Fairy queen
Draven		Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven
Amia		Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end
Yadiel		Boy	God's praise
Ann		Girl	Grace; Favor
Avalyn-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Raheem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted
Neo		Unisex	New; Gift; Peak of love
Ayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A sign of miracle; God's existence and greatness; The verses of Quran
Shlomo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	One who is peaceful; Friend of God
Kaelyn		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Simeon		Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Cherish-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	To treasure
Hensley-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Popularity		Unisex	Woodland clearing
Kolten		Boy	Coal town
Lev-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Heart
Elia		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Maddux		Boy	Fortunate; Good
Maxim		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Yaakov		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect
Lenora		Girl	Light; The other Aenor
Deshawn-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Natanael		Boy	Best gift of God
Hailee:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Hay clearing
Erica		Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Pierre-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-&-Nicknames		Boy	One who is tough as a rock
Maelynn		Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Lillianna		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Tzvi		Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Patricia		Girl	Noble
Bowie		Boy	Yellow; Fair-haired
Javon		Boy	Greece; Eternal
Azriel		Boy	God is my help
Viola		Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Joselyn		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Jhene		Girl	Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one
Roxanne		Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Kooper		Boy	Barrel maker
Nairobi		Unisex	Cool water

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.

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