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
Zakariya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Althea		Girl	Healing; Someone with the power of healing
Aamir		Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Marlie-Name-Meaning:-3-Key-Insights-Into-Its-Origin-And-History		Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Mary of Magdala
Jubilee-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Season of rejoicing
Cortez		Boy	Courteous; Polite; Well-behaved and respectful
Silvia:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Unisex	Wooded; Forest
Karleigh-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Free woman; Protected; Champion
Damion		Boy	One who tames
Huck		Boy	Resembling the fruit
Linus		Boy	Flax; Flaxen-haired
Gaia		Girl	Earth
Micaiah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?
Korra-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Nicknames-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Maiden
Kalea		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Zephaniah		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Jovan		Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Katarina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Osvaldo		Boy	God's power
Macey-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Person from Massy, France
Quinten		Boy	Fifth
Maelyn		Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft
Raine		Boy	Queen; Rain
Glenn		Girl	Valley
Margaux		Girl	Pearl
Theresa		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Ramsey		Boy	Garlic Island
Nahla		Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee; Water in the desert; Gift
Rhodes-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	A clearing in the woods
Xyla		Unisex	Wood; The Cross
Todd		Boy	Fox
Kaleah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Renesmee		Girl	Reborn; Loved; Esteemed
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Salome		Girl	Peace
Chevy-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Popularity-&-Numerology-Insights		Boy	Horseman; Knight
Alessa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Defender of mankind
Edmund-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Rich protection
Anabella		Girl	Lovable; Graceful and beautiful
Finnian		Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Asia		Girl	East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men
Darla:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Journey-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	A long trip; Day
Eila		Girl	Blessed; Holy
Reynaldo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ruler with wise counsel; Wise counselor
Kya		Girl	Pure
Natalee		Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Benaiah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh has built
Brexton		Boy	Bracca's town
Jean		Unisex	God is gracious
Aston		Boy	East town; Noble stone; Ash tree town
Alissa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Madness
Daxon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Leader; Son of Dick; Name of a place in France
Annelise		Girl	Grace; Favor; My God is an oath
Winona		Girl	First-born daughter
Bryanna-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Eamon		Boy	Rich protector
Cru		Unisex	Weir; Acollective group of individuals
Farah		Girl	Happiness
Grecia		Girl	Graceful; Gracious
Denim-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strong cloth
Jacobi		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Son of Jacob
Jenny		Unisex	White phantom; White ghost; White enchantress
Lavender-Baby-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	A purple-colored aromatic flower; To wash
Kent-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Coastal district
German		Unisex	A person who hails from Germany; A language
Isael		Boy	God strives; God's soldier; God contends
Rosalind		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Phineas		Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Aimee		Girl	Dearly loved; Beloved
Smith		Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Geneva		Girl	Juniper tree; Woman of the clan or family
Sultan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	He is a King; A Sultan; He rules others
Carver		Boy	A wood carver
Julianne		Girl	Jupiter; Downy-bearded
Xavion:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	The new house
Yakov		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Maite		Girl	Love; Beloved; To harvest
Fredrick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Jhett-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Nicknames,-And-Popularity		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Avion-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Airplane
Yuna		Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Dereck		Boy	Ruler of the people
Iyanna		Girl	Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious
Zadie		Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Arizona-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The good oak; Small spring; Arid zones
Kyan		Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Leopold		Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Valencia		Unisex	Strength; Vigor
Nick		Boy	Victory of the people
Jules		Unisex	Downy-bearded; Youth; Youthful
Kyaire		Unisex	The strength from God; Welcome
Gwyneth		Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors; Happiness
Rico-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Trends-For-2025		Boy	Brave commander; Powerful leader
Shai		Boy	Gift
Bernadette-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave bear
Heather-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Evergreen flowering plant 30
Karis		Girl	Grace; Love; Kindness
Aryeh		Boy	Lion; Lion of God; Greatest achievement
Brenna		Girl	Raven-haired; Sword

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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