Drumroll please! Here are the Top 218 Baby Names of 2021!

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Popular names constantly change over time as trends come and go. Some names are always popular, like John or Emily, while names like Iris or Theodore are making a comeback after falling out of style.

Whether you are searching for inspiration to name your soon-to-be new family member, want to know what overly used names to avoid, or need a name for the new puppy, knowing the most popular names is a great tool for choosing your favorite.

The top baby names of 2021 include some traditional favorites, classic biblical names, nature-inspired names, and new, creative options.

If you’re keeping the gender of the bun in the oven a secret – or are just tired of “boy names” and “girl names” – this list also includes unisex names! These names are at the end of our list, so keep reading if you want some unisex options and inspiration.

Creative Spellings

It’s become very popular to spell common names in new ways. So, this list doesn’t lump together the same name in different spellings. For example, Rylee, Ryleigh, and Riley all appear on this list. Varying the spelling of common names is becoming more and more, well, common; therefore, they are differentiated on this list as different names.

It also means if you see a name you love the sound of, but not so much the spelling, consider changing up the letters and see what you can come up with! Lucas is on this list, but Lukas didn’t make it; John made the list, while Jon, Jonathan, and Johnathan did not.

What goes into picking your baby’s name?

A lot of factors can go into naming your child. Parents have many things to consider, from family history to personal meanings to that annoying kid in your 5th-grade class whose name has not escaped you.

Sound also plays a part in parents settling on a name since you’ll have to say it all the time, and your child will have to hear it. And as this year’s list exemplifies, spelling is becoming more and more important when choosing a name.

And now, the Top 218 Baby Names of 2021

Here are the 218 most popular baby names of 2021. Check out this list for inspiration or to satisfy your curiosity for what names we’ll all be hearing more often.

Top 100 Names for Baby Boys

  1. Liam
  2. Noah
  3. Oliver
  4. Elijah
  5. Levi
  6. Lucas
  7. Asher
  8. Ethan
  9. James
  10. Mason
  11. Mateo
  12. Leo
  13. Jack
  14. Benjamin
  15. Aiden
  16. Logan
  17. Grayson
  18. Jackson
  19. Henry
  20. Wyatt
  21. Sebastian
  22. Carter
  23. Alexander
  24. William
  25. Daniel
  26. Ezra
  27. Owen
  28. Michael
  29. Muhammad
  30. Julian
  31. Hudson
  32. Luke
  33. Samuel
  34. Jacob
  35. Lincoln
  36. Gabriel
  37. Jayden
  38. Luca
  39. Maverick
  40. David
  41. Josiah
  42. Elias
  43. Jaxon
  44. Kai
  45. Anthony
  46. Isaiah
  47. Eli
  48. John
  49. Joseph
  50. Matthew
  51. Ezekiel
  52. Adam
  53. Caleb
  54. Isaac
  55. Theodore
  56. Nathan
  57. Theo
  58. Thomas
  59. Nolan
  60. Waylon
  61. Ryan
  62. Easton
  63. Roman
  64. Adrian
  65. Miles
  66. Greyson
  67. Cameron
  68. Colton
  69. Landon
  70. Santiago
  71. Andrew
  72. Jameson
  73. Hunter
  74. Joshua
  75. Jace
  76. Cooper
  77. Dylan
  78. Jerimiah
  79. Kingston
  80. Xavier
  81. Christian
  82. Christopher
  83. Kayden
  84. Charlie
  85. Aaron
  86. Jaxson
  87. Silas
  88. Ryder
  89. Austin
  90. Dominic
  91. Amir
  92. Carson
  93. Jordan
  94. Weston
  95. Micah
  96. Rowan
  97. Beau
  98. Declan
  99. Everett
  100. Alex

Top 100 Names for Baby Girls

  1. Olivia
  2. Emma
  3. Amelia
  4. Ava
  5. Sophia
  6. Isabella
  7. Charlotte
  8. Mia
  9. Luna
  10. Harper
  11. Gianna
  12. Evelyn
  13. Aria
  14. Ella
  15. Ellie
  16. Mila
  17. Layla
  18. Avery
  19. Camila
  20. Lily
  21. Scarlett
  22. Sofia
  23. Nova
  24. Aurora
  25. Chloe
  26. Hazel
  27. Riley
  28. Nora
  29. Abigail
  30. Rylee
  31. Penelope
  32. Elena
  33. Zoey
  34. Isla
  35. Eleanor
  36. Elizabeth
  37. Madison
  38. Willow
  39. Emilia
  40. Violet
  41. Emily
  42. Eliana
  43. Stella
  44. Maya
  45. Paisley
  46. Everly
  47. Addison
  48. Ryleigh
  49. Ivy
  50. Grace
  51. Hannah
  52. Naomi
  53. Bella
  54. Zoe
  55. Aaliyah
  56. Kinsley
  57. Lucy
  58. Delilah
  59. Skylar
  60. Leilani
  61. Ayla
  62. Victoria
  63. Alice
  64. Aubrey
  65. Savannah
  66. Autumn
  67. Serenity
  68. Leah
  69. Sophie
  70. Natalie
  71. Lillian
  72. Athena
  73. Hailey
  74. Audrey
  75. Eva
  76. Everleigh
  77. Kennedy
  78. Natalia
  79. Maria
  80. Nevaeh
  81. Brooklyn
  82. Raelynn
  83. Arya
  84. Ariana
  85. Madelyn
  86. Claire
  87. Valentina
  88. Sadie
  89. Gabriella
  90. Ruby
  91. Anna
  92. Iris
  93. Charlie
  94. Brielle
  95. Emery
  96. Melody
  97. Amara
  98. Piper
  99. Quinn
  100. Jade

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Top 18 Unisex Names of 2021

  1. Quinn
  2. Charlie
  3. Riley
  4. Rylee
  5. Asher
  6. Adrian
  7. Skylar
  8. Ryleigh
  9. Avery
  10. Alex
  11. Declan
  12. Rowan
  13. Jordan
  14. Dylan
  15. Jameson
  16. Ryan
  17. Kai
  18. Levi

2021’s Baby Naming Trends

Of course, everyone has different associations with names, and everyone may not see, say, Caleb as a name related to religion. But to dive into this list, we’ll discuss some of the trends in names for 2021. Understanding the roots behind some of these names may inspire you to choose one of these names for your own child.

Biblical Names

Names like Isaac, Caleb, Ezekiel, Joseph, and more on this list have origins in the Bible. While many opt for these names because of their holy origins, others may want to avoid them for the same reason.

However, despite religious association, biblical names like Mary, Eve, and Rebecca have been popular for centuries for their pleasant pronunciations and deep meanings. Don’t let a lack of faith stop you from choosing one of these lovely names.

Nature-Inspired Names

The girls take the cake in this category by a long shot. Names like Violet, Willow, Iris, Jade, Ruby, and more are names from the beauty of nature and have been popular for a long time.

The name Hunter could be considered nature-themed for boys, as could Easton or Miles, but it’s a bit of a reach. Nevertheless, if you like this style of name, but want more boy options, consider Leaf, Flint, Birch, Cliff, or Bear. Maybe consider names next time you take a walk outside.

Old-Fashioned Names

Names that were once reserved for older generations are coming back into style in full force. This includes sweet girl names like Eva, Delilah, Eleanor, and Melody.

Old-fashioned boy names on this list include Levi, which landed in the top 5 names of 2021, Henry, Weston, and many more. These names have a sense of dignity and elegance that attracts parents to them.

Our final baby naming thoughts for 2021

Parents get more and more creative every year, but don’t count out the old classics that everyone still loves to bestow upon their child.

So, if you were hoping for a name you’ve never heard before or a lovely old-fashioned one that is back in style, hopefully, this list gave you what you were looking for. No matter what name you choose, it will be special to you and your baby.

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