Most Popular Baby Names of 2021
In 2021, these were the names US parents chose most. The lists below rank the top 25 girls’ and boys’ names by the number of babies who received each name that year, from US Social Security Administration data (about 1.6 million girls and 1.7 million boys recorded).
The most popular names of 2021 were Olivia for girls and Liam for boys.
Top 25 girls’ names
- #1 Olivia 17,847
- #2 Emma 15,549
- #3 Charlotte 13,368
- #4 Amelia 13,041
- #5 Ava 12,873
- #6 Sophia 12,585
- #7 Isabella 11,309
- #8 Mia 11,177
- #9 Evelyn 9,495
- #10 Harper 8,448
- #11 Luna 8,241
- #12 Camila 8,036
- #13 Gianna 7,477
- #14 Elizabeth 7,265
- #15 Eleanor 7,099
- #16 Ella 7,041
- #17 Abigail 6,993
- #18 Sofia 6,983
- #19 Avery 6,815
- #20 Scarlett 6,631
- #21 Emily 6,594
- #22 Aria 6,400
- #23 Penelope 6,370
- #24 Layla 6,356
- #25 Chloe 6,347
Top 25 boys’ names
- #1 Liam 20,424
- #2 Noah 18,919
- #3 Oliver 14,713
- #4 Elijah 12,845
- #5 James 12,474
- #6 William 12,170
- #7 Benjamin 11,895
- #8 Lucas 11,584
- #9 Henry 11,370
- #10 Theodore 9,600
- #11 Jack 9,568
- #12 Levi 9,559
- #13 Alexander 9,425
- #14 Jackson 9,287
- #15 Mateo 9,181
- #16 Daniel 9,162
- #17 Michael 9,150
- #18 Mason 9,103
- #19 Sebastian 8,932
- #20 Ethan 8,863
- #21 Logan 8,836
- #22 Owen 8,770
- #23 Samuel 8,580
- #24 Jacob 8,494
- #25 Asher 8,370
Counts are US births recorded by the Social Security Administration. Numbers show babies given each name that year.
Frequently asked questions
What was the most popular girls’ name in 2021?
Olivia was the most popular girls’ name in 2021, according to US Social Security Administration data.
What was the most popular boys’ name in 2021?
Liam was the most popular boys’ name in 2021.
Where does this ranking come from?
These rankings are compiled from US Social Security Administration records of names given to babies born in the United States, counted separately for girls and boys.