Top Baby Names by Year

The top names of The Bump are in! For the parent keeping baby’s sex a surprise or choosing a name that fits baby no matter who they grow up to be, gender-neutral names continue to skyrocket to the top of the charts! From Kai to Quinn, the top baby names are gender-neutral with a unique feeling to boot. But if you’re looking for a trendsetter within a specific gender, gorgeous selections like Eliana and Finn are baby girl, and boy names are topping the charts, too.

The new millennium is in full swing, and it’s never been easier to find a name that honors tradition while also being fit for the future. With 1000 gender-neutral and unique names to choose from, as well as the SSA’s top 200, baby is sure to stand out from the crowd.

If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for all the best in baby names, welcome! Here you’ll find everything from Maeve to Mia, and Kailani to Khadijah. The world is your oyster with names that are sure to guide baby through life, safe in the knowledge that they are sincerely loved.

The top names of 2020 are a lot more fun than the year itself! Channel John Green’s Paper Towns with baby Margot, or honor the memory of Alex Trebek with little Alexander. With 400 names to choose from, you’re sure to find one that sparks joy.

2019 was a great year for names. Let baby channel the energy you felt when they captured the first image of a black hole with names that spark adventure and curiosity. Baby Luca might shed light on new discoveries, while little Nova is sure to shine like a star.

Celebrate this ever-changing modern world by choosing a 21st century name for baby. Whether you select a gender-neutral name or a fresh take on an old classic, there are plenty of unique options on this list of contemporary names.

Millennials are known as the people born between 1981 to 1996. Whether you’re looking for some 80s- and 90s-inspired selections or what millennials are choosing now, millennial baby names are celebrated right here!

No matter what your brand of vintage is, this list has trends spanning a century. All the way from the greatest generation to millennials, popular names from the 1900s are a snapshot of history in just a few letters.

If you’re an Anglophile and find yourself craving some of those sweet, sweet Victorian baby names, then this list of popular baby names from the 1800s could be exactly what you’re looking for. But even if you don’t have a surprising allegiance to the British crown, these names are rife with 1800s high society spirit.

Are you yearning for the energy that came with the cusp of the new millennium? If the 2000s were your favorite years, you could celebrate their quintessential glam by giving a piece of it to baby with their name.

Victorian baby names come from an age where western society was deciding on its most-posh identity. If you're on the search for a vintage name, a Victorian baby name should do just the trick.

We’ve entered the new ‘20s, old sport, and these vintage names are quickly becoming the cat’s pajamas! Baby Lucy or Santiago is sure to dance a Charleston or two when they see how much love you’ve put into finding their perfect name.