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
Amariyah-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God has said; Promised by God
Ashtin		Boy	Ash tree town; A variant of the name Ashton
Daren		Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge
Cashius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Giulietta-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Gretel		Girl	Pearl
Bellami		Unisex	Handsome friend; Fine friend; Good friend
Elder		Boy	Older
Husna		Girl	More beautiful
Deron		Boy	One who came from Airelle
Jorja		Girl	Farmer
Eshaan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Davien		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle
Keeley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Eider		Girl	Beautiful and handsome
Divinity		Unisex	Belonging to a deity
Desi-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-On-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Longing; Desire; Country
Kristine		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Hillel		Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Fiadh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wild; Wild animal; Deer; Wilderness; Respect
Leandra		Girl	Lion-like
Hisham		Boy	Generous; To crush
Leilana-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A flower that grows in heaven; Royal child; Majesty
Lian		Girl	Church; Lotus; Graceful willow tree
Jahleel		Boy	God waits
Eligh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Ascension
Galilee		Unisex	District; Roll
Javin-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Goddess		Unisex	A female deity
Maila		Girl	Strength in battle
Makenzi		Girl	Beautiful; Good; Fire-born
Gaines		Boy	Ingenuity; Cunning; Trickery
Moxie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Courage; Daring spirit; Enthusiasm; Spunk; Smartness; Nerve
Neela		Girl	Horn; Dark blue
Karlos		Boy	Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior
Rachelle		Girl	Ewe
Keven		Boy	Beloved birth
Laramie		Unisex	The small wood; The arbour
Jhon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious; Graced by Yah
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Kalan		Girl	Rule; Battle
Maddisyn		Girl	Son of Maud; Strength in battle
Shaelyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Karas		Girl	Gloomy; Dark-haired; Blessed; Crucian carp
Shanelle		Girl	Channel
Liev-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Heart; Lion; Dear God
Sima		Girl	Limit; Boundary, Frontier; Iinfinite; Treasure; Treasure; Precious; collection of valuable objects; Flat-nosed
Marquel		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Starla		Girl	Star
Suzanne		Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Oisin		Boy	Little deer
Tailynn		Girl	To cut; Lake; Talented
Prescott		Boy	The cottage that belongs to the priest
Talya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Ewe lamb; Heaven's dew
Reeve		Boy	Sheriff; Prefect; Local official
Kaysin		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Rhen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	A ridge; Edge of a field
Scottlyn		Unisex	Gael; Gaelic speaker; Land of the Scots
Zemira		Girl	My music; My praise
Roxas		Boy	Red
Sebastion		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Aaliya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; Lofty; Highborn; Ascending
Sevin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
Kowen		Unisex	Quiet; Intelligent; Introspective
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Leiland		Unisex	Fallow land
Storie		Unisex	History; Tale
Aline		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Light
Shneur		Boy	Two lights
Amie		Girl	Beloved; To love; Friend
Stevie		Boy	Crown 100
Nas		Unisex	Protector; One who gives victory; Helper
Atarah		Girl	Crown
Teague-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Poet
Odell		Unisex	Woad hill
Audrie		Girl	Noble strength
Bayla-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Dance; Bailiff
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Amori		Unisex	Unceasing, vigorous, and brave ruler or king
Bernice		Girl	Bringer of victory
Beth-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity-Insights		Girl	My God is an oath; House of figs
Travion		Boy	A town that is fair
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Bobbie		Girl	A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous
Brook		Unisex	A small stream; Blessed; A person who lived near a brook; Swamp; Marsh
Shourya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Courage; Bravery
Cailin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Girl; Genuine; Victorious
Emilyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Whole; Great
Delany		Boy	From the alder grove; Dark; Black; Challenge; Defiance
Viyan		Girl	Desire; Full of life
Yamil-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Beautiful; To be beautiful
Ellerie		Boy	Cheerful
Era		Girl	Wind or air; Hero; Peace
Zhaire		Girl	The river that swallows all rivers
Tyrin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Strong and determined
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Ayyub-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Repent; To return to God
Juna		Girl	Young person; Born in June
Kaiah		Girl	Earth; Pure
Blane		Boy	Little yellow one

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