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
Gerard-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave spear
Aryah		Unisex	Song; Melody
Diya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor
Jayvion-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Truth		Unisex	Faithfulness
Emberlyn-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Spark; Lake
Kaeden		Boy	Fighter
Kamiya		Boy	Wish; Desire; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; God; Valley
Eleni		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Makari		Boy	Blessed; Happy
Hollyn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Holly tree; Wooded land
Kasey		Boy	Vigilant; Observant
Mauro		Boy	Moorish
Jiovanni-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Nicknames		Boy	God is gracious
Aylah		Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo
Mikel		Boy	Who is like God
Martina-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Avyan		Boy	One who has no imperfections; Beginning
Siya		Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Brenden		Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Adalina		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Gentle; Soft
Cian		Boy	Ancient; Enduring one
Eliyahu		Boy	My God is an oath
Asha-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Elyas-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord is my God
Alaiah		Unisex	Ascent; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime
Lettie-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Joy; Delight
Amarion		Boy	Flourishing; To live long; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Devonte-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Devoted; To fight for justice; Fortune teller.
Nadine		Girl	Hope; Showerer of blessings; Messenger
Temperance		Girl	Restraint; Moderation
Donte-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Enduring; Hard
Lakelynn		Unisex	An inland body of water
Adalie		Girl	Noble one; Kind; Nobility; Honor; Ornament
Eros-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Love
Hans		Boy	God is gracious; Swan
Aryana		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Anyla-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Wind; Messenger
Ayesha-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity-Trends		Girl	Living; Alive; Happy; Woman
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Kahlil		Boy	Friend
Kaelynn		Girl	Pure; Lake
Massiah-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Savior; Anointed one
Ved		Boy	A sacred text in Hindu religion; Ancient scriptures; Leave; Farewell; Valedictory; Firewood
Natalya		Girl	Birthday; Christmas; Birth of the Lord
Vladimir		Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Raleigh		Boy	From the deer meadow; Red clearing; Roe deer clearing
Yerik		Boy	Freedom; Will
Alaysia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Nobility; Noble kind
Canyon		Girl	A large ravine; Small reed; Tube
Amor-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Girl	Love
Faris		Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Camron		Boy	One who has a crooked nose
Ilyas		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ayvah		Girl	To breathe
Odette-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wealth; Fortune; Heritage
Briley		Unisex	Son of Brice; Rye clearing; A broad meadow; A meadow on a hillside
Corbyn		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Yasmine		Girl	Jasmine flower
Alya		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Loftiness; To ascend
Kari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Happy; Blessed; Pure; Torture; Each of the two; Curly; Curved; A small island
Kenton		Boy	Royal town; Town on the river Kenn
Darryl-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Person from Airelle in France
Viktor-Name-Meaning:-5-Key-Facts-You-Should-Know		Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Keller		Boy	Cellar
Charity		Girl	The one who gives donation
Brynnlee		Boy	Clearing on a hill; Burned clearing
Gitty		Girl	Good
Bernardo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Bold as a bear
Carlie		Boy	Free man
Maizie-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Girl	Pearl
Yuliana		Girl	Downy bearded
Fynn		Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Aizen		Unisex	Beloved; Affectionate; Virtuous
Kiyomi:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Pure; Clear; Clean
Elinor		Girl	The other Aenor
Giulia		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Geovanni		Girl	God is gracious
Jazzlyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Jazz lake
Kaira		Girl	Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
Warner		Boy	Cautious army; Defender
Canon-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	A church official; Measuring rod; Generally accepted rule
Youssef		Boy	God will add
Cristobal		Boy	Bearing Christ
Avyanna		Unisex	To breathe; Bird-like
Dov		Boy	A bear; Mighty
Sahara		Girl	Deserts
Kit-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Boy	Bearing Christ; Pure; Clear
Zaylen		Unisex	Strong; Unique
Zeppelin		Unisex	From Zeppelin; Airship
Sanaa		Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour; Work of art; Shining light
Mavrick		Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Sanai		Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour
Oakland		Boy	Oak land; Someone who lived by an oak land
Yesenia		Girl	A variety of palm trees; Flower
Malak		Girl	Angel
Tamir		Boy	Date palm; Tall
Juana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Graced by Yahweh; God is gracious
Alessio		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Katelynn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two

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