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
Elenora		Girl	Bright light
Carrigan		Unisex	Spear
Enya		Girl	Fire; Kernel
Demani		Unisex	A strong and charismatic individual.
Faustina		Girl	Auspicious; Lucky
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Daira		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Demiyah:-Complete-Name-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Jaymes		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Ellanor:-The-Ultimate-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The other Aenor
Helene		Girl	Solar deity; Torch; Corposant; Warm; Moon
Juwan		Boy	God is gracious
Jailene		Girl	Beautiful bird
Haelyn		Unisex	Hay clearing; Lake
Kanen-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Guide; A friend
Haniel-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	God's grace; God answers
Jhase		Boy	Healer
Kalilah		Girl	One who is dearly loved, darling
Ivelisse-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yew; My God is an oath
Kemper-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Peasant farmer; Serf; Someone who grows hemp
Kaycie		Girl	Alert; On the watch
Jassiah		Unisex	God supports
Kullen		Boy	Handsome; Colony; Holly
Jaylanie		Unisex	Victory; Heaven; Sky; Royalty
Jazz		Unisex	Energy; Liveliness; Gift from God
Keiran		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Lilliann		Girl	Name of a flower; Lily
JJ-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	To come
Lucious		Boy	Light; Shining bright
Lovina-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	From Lavinium; Famous warrior; Beloved
Lynx		Boy	Cat; Light; Brightness
Lamiyah		Girl	Brilliant; Shining
Malique		Boy	A king; A master
Mahsa		Girl	Moon-like
Kamrin		Girl	Crooked nose
Maxime-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Kaydan		Unisex	Companion
Liani		Unisex	Vine; Lily
Meara		Girl	Pool; Lake
Michel		Boy	Who is like God?
Nada-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Lyriq:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Personality		Unisex	Lyric; Songlike
Nasser		Boy	Victory-maker; Granter of victory; Helper; Protector; Supporter
Paetyn		Girl	One from the Paega's town
Kyre-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Black; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Maribella		Girl	Beloved; Beautiful; Drop the sea
Lavell		Unisex	Valley; Fond of movement
Rani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Variations,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
Lavern		Unisex	Of spring; Alder tree
Raniya		Girl	Looking at; To gaze; Delightful; Agreeable
Leelan-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Hostage
Rosaleen		Girl	Rose
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Poseidon		Boy	Lord of the Earth; Master of water
Liem		Unisex	My mother; I have mother
Sigrid:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Rafi		Boy	God heals; Noble; High; Sublime
Rahman		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Suhani		Girl	One who is of pleasant nature
Svea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The realm of Svear
Taniya		Girl	Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse; Breath of life
Tehila		Girl	To praise or shine; Glory; Song; Hymn
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Qamar-Name:-A-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Unisex	Moon; Moonlight
Rosendo		Boy	Time of fame
Naod		Unisex	He will be crowned; King
Rufus		Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Ryne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Little king
Samari		Unisex	Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle
Negan		Unisex	Powerful; Dominant; Ruthless
Reyaansh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Salah		Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Skylyn		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Nylan		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Tavin		Boy	Hillside; Twin
Oryn		Unisex	Pine tree; Dun-colored; Greyish brown; Tan
Aaira		Girl	Respectable; Noble; Honorable
Abbygail		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Adali		Girl	God is my refuge; Noble; Kind; Nobility
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Windsor		Unisex	Riverbank with a windlass
Xuri		Unisex	White; Rising Sun; Dawn
Valente		Boy	Valiant; Strong
Zayra		Unisex	Shining; Brilliant; Bright
Rj		Unisex	Radio jockey; Radio journalist
Vidal		Boy	Life; Vitality
Zaeem		Boy	Leader; Chief
Zelena		Unisex	Green; Peppermint spirit
Wilhelm		Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Ziah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Zebulon-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variations,-Popularity		Boy	Exalted; Honored
Adna		Boy	Settler; Pleasure; Luxury; Delight
Zadok		Boy	Right; Righteous; Just
Shivaay		Unisex	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Akhil		Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Akim		Boy	God will establish; Raised by Yahweh
Brynna		Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Wilde		Unisex	Wild; Untamed; Uncontrolled
Aliviah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Olive

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