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The most popular baby names in United States births in 2021.

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Girls · 2021

All girls names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Olivia olive tree	17,847
2	Emma universal	15,549
3	Charlotte free man	13,368
4	Amelia work	13,041
5	Ava life; bird; water, island	12,873
6	Sophia wisdom	12,585
7	Isabella pledged to God	11,309
8	Mia drop of the sea	11,177
9	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,495
10	Harper harp player	8,448
11	Luna moon	8,241
12	Camila young ceremonial attendant	8,036
13	Gianna God is gracious	7,477
14	Elizabeth pledged to God	7,265
15	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	7,099
16	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	7,041
17	Abigail my father is joyful	6,993
18	Sofia wisdom	6,983
19	Avery ruler of the elves	6,815
20	Scarlett scarlet, red	6,631
21	Emily rival	6,594
22	Aria air; song or melody; lion	6,400
23	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	6,370
24	Layla night	6,356
25	Chloe young green shoot	6,347
26	Mila gracious; dear	6,337
27	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,281
28	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,015
29	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	5,964
30	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	5,867
31	Lily lily	5,632
32	Nova new	5,574
33	Grace grace; favor	5,542
34	Isla island	5,542
35	Aurora dawn	5,528
36	Violet purple	5,524
37	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	5,225
38	Zoey	5,217
39	Willow willow tree	5,195
40	Emilia rival	4,854
41	Stella star	4,820
42	Zoe life	4,739
43	Victoria victory	4,713
44	Hannah grace	4,590
45	Addison	4,490
46	Leah Traditionally weary; derivation uncertain	4,474
47	Eliana my God has answered; sun	4,460
48	Lucy light	4,457
49	Ivy ivy plant	4,396
50	Everly	4,395

Boys · 2021

All boys names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Liam resolute protection	20,424
2	Noah rest, repose	18,919
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	14,713
4	Elijah Yahweh is God	12,845
5	James supplanter	12,474
6	William resolute protection	12,170
7	Benjamin son of the right hand	11,895
8	Lucas man from Lucania	11,584
9	Henry estate ruler	11,370
10	Theodore gift of God	9,600
11	Jack God is gracious	9,568
12	Levi joined, attached	9,559
13	Alexander defending men	9,425
14	Jackson son of Jack	9,287
15	Mateo gift of God	9,181
16	Daniel God is my judge	9,162
17	Michael who is like God?	9,150
18	Mason worker in stone	9,103
19	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	8,932
20	Ethan strong, firm	8,863
21	Logan small hollow	8,836
22	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	8,770
23	Samuel told by God	8,580
24	Jacob supplanter	8,494
25	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	8,370
26	Aiden little and fiery	8,313
27	John God is gracious	8,186
28	Joseph Jehovah increases	8,166
29	Wyatt brave in war	8,049
30	David beloved	7,940
31	Leo lion	7,803
32	Luke man from Lucania	7,711
33	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	7,693
34	Hudson Hugh's son	7,625
35	Grayson the son of the bailiff	7,554
36	Matthew gift of God	7,489
37	Ezra help	7,438
38	Gabriel God is my strength	7,302
39	Carter transporter of goods by cart	7,205
40	Isaac laughter	6,987
41	Jayden	6,934
42	Luca man from Lucania	6,891
43	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	6,792
44	Dylan son of the sea	6,767
45	Lincoln	6,700
46	Thomas twin	6,680
47	Maverick independent, nonconformist	6,610
48	Elias Yahweh is God	6,355
49	Josiah God supports, heals	6,157
50	Charles free man	6,010

United States · 2021 births. Each spelling is counted separately. Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Linked names have a complete profile; additional profiles are being prepared.