2021's Most Popular Baby Names, So Far

Last year, the two most popular baby names were Sophia and Liam. Three months into the year 2021 and these names have been dethroned.

According to Baby Center, the names of Olivia and Noah are the most popular baby names in 2021. The second most popular girl's name is Emma, followed by Amelia, Ava, and Sophia.

For the boy's names, Noah is followed by Liam, Oliver, Elijah, and Lucas.

The recent list of popular baby names is from the data gathered by Baby Center from their members. The official list of the most popular baby names in 2021 will be released early next year.

If you are still looking for a name for your baby, then you might want to look into this list for inspiration. However, if you wish your bay's name to be unique, you might avoid the names found in these lists.

Popular girl's baby names

For this year, here are some of the most popular girl's baby names:

• Isabella
• Mia
• Charlotte
• Gianna
• Luna
• Ella
• Evelyn
• Aria
• Harper
• Mila
• Ellie
• Camila
• Blessings
• Casi
• Ryilee

According to the Independent.co, names like Blessings and Serenity, which are both words of gratitude, are becoming popular.

The name Blessings is at number 18, while the name Serenity is at number 67.

Popular boy's baby names

On the other hand, the following are included in the list of the most popular boy's baby names so far:

• Mason
• Levi
• Benjamin
• James
• Logan
• Asher
• Aiden
• Mateo
• Ethan
• Leo
• William
• Grayson
• Sebastian
• Leriel
• Eero

Last year, the name Jackson was listed as the top 3 most popular boy's baby names. For the first three months of this year, this name is not a crowd favorite. The name did not even make it to the top 20 of the most popular baby boys' names.

How do parents choose their baby's name?

A survey reveals that 35% of parents consider choosing names as the best part of pregnancy.

However, parents have different thoughts when it comes to choosing names when it's a name for a baby girl or a baby boy.

In the same survey conducted by BabyCentre, 57% of parents say that girls are easier to name than boys.

For American parents, a girl's baby name should be something that reflects femininity and individuality.

On the other hand, for boy's baby name should have a sense of individuality and strength.

There are several reasons parents choose the names of their babies. Sometimes, it is their heritage or influences. However, there are some standard rules to follow to avoid complications in the future:

1. Baby's name should not be used for pets
2. Names should not have been the ones already used by friends
3. The baby's name should not be that of a former boyfriend or girlfriend.