The Most Popular Baby Names for 2021 So Far

Although it’s still early on in the year, we already have a pretty good idea of what the most popular baby names of 2021 will be!

The info comes from parenting website the Bump who had their experts look into pop culture trends, current naming data, and the most searched monikers on their own site to predict this year’s top picks. The company shared their findings while launching a new baby n a ming hub — and some of their results might surprise you. For example, there seems to be an increasing popularity for gender-neutral and unisex baby names.

Their data showed that “71 percent of expecting parents would consider giving their new bundle of joy a gender-neutral name, while 59 percent prefer a more traditional ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ name.” As for more traditional monikers, 75 percent of parents said they would pick a family name while 65 percent said they would choose one that celebrates their or their partner’s culture.

Whether you’re welcoming a little one to your own family or know someone who is, don’t be surprised if you find their soon-to-be name among the popular selections this year. We might even see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle give one to the bundle of joy they’re expecting this summer!

The Bump broke their picks down into several categories. Take a look to see their baby name predictions for 2021:

Gender Neutral Names

Hunter
Parker
Skylar
Logan
Rowan

Grandma Names

Charlotte
Louise
Amelia
Ava
Adeline

Last Names as First Names

Braxton
Parker
Grayson
Harper
Hudson

Virtue Names

Liberty
Justice
Truth
Grace
Charity

Biblical Names

Zion
Ezra
Jude
Adonis
Ira

Around the World Names

Israel
Dakota
Savannah
Milan
Capri

Out of This World Names

Atlas
Skylar
Nova
Orion
Luna

‘X’ Factor Names

Max
Axel
Braxton
Ximena
Xyla

Action Star Names

Hunter
Archer
Ryder
Scout
Wilder

Protagonist Names

Flynn
Everett
August
Atticus
Ace

Bridgerton-Inspired Names

Duke
Lady
Lord
Daphne
Eloise

We can’t say we’re surprised to see names from the popular Netflix series Bridgerton make an appearance. It broke records all across the globe as the most viewed show ever on the streaming platform (and the steamy content might have inspired more than a few baby-making sessions…).

Of course, we have a long way to go before the year ends to see whether these predictions come true or not — but it’s still a lot of fun to think about in the meantime!