2020 has been a year like no other but if there’s one thing we can always rely on, it’s babies being born.
Picking the perfect name is one of the first, most important decisions parents must make. And while there are many factors that contribute to the decision, often times the popularity vote wins. All you need to do is look at lists from years past and you’ll see a lot of familiar names.
Whether it’s classic or traditional, easy to pronounce and spell, or unique and trendy, these are what Nameberry predicts will be the top baby names of 2021. Some for boys, others for girls (never forget: gender is a social construct). But don’t worry, there are gender-neutral options also available and there are those that no one wants to use anymore. (Yes, those ones.)
Girls: Olivia

Girls: Emma
Girls: Ava

Girls: Sophia
Girls: Isabella

Boys: Liam
Boys: Noah

Boys: Oliver
Boys: William

Boys: Elijah
Gender-neutral: James

Gender-neutral: Blake
Gender-neutral: Harper

Gender-neutral: Avery
Gender-neutral: Riley

Needs to go: Karen
Needs to go: Susan

Needs to go: Chad
Needs to go: Kyle
