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Top Baby Names for 2021

Names.org released predictions for the most popular baby names of 2021.  New entries in the top 10 for boys this year includes Henry and Alexander, while Mila cracked the top 10 for girls.
The rankings were determined by analyzing the most recent data from the Social Security Administration, trends from the past five years, and current user interest from millions of visitors to the site.

Top 10 Boy Names for 2020

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Elijah
5. Lucas
6. James
7. William
8. Benjamin
9. Henry
10. Matteo

Just Outside the Top 10: 
Sebastian, Theodore and Levi are just outside the top 10, rising in popularity and expected to make the list in the coming years. Ethan, Alexander, and Jackson also fall just short of the top 10, but are declining in popularity.

Fastest Growing Names: 
Miles, Luca, Theodore, Leo, and Maverick.

Top 10 Girl Names for 2020

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Amelia
4. Charlotte
5. Ava
6. Sophia
7. Isabella
8. Mia
9. Evelyn
10. Harper

Just Outside the Top 10: 
Luna, Camila, Penelope, and Aria are just outside the top 10, rising in popularity and expected to make the list in the coming years.  Ella and Abigail also fall just short of the top 10, but are declining in popularity. 

Fastest Growing Names: 
Luna, Emilia, Willow, Isla, and Violet.