Baby Names that Dropped in Popularity the most in 2021

Like all fads, the popularity of certain baby names changes. What was all the rage during your parents’ generation will not necessarily be popular today. In 1990, Jessica topped the list as the most popular female baby name. In 2021, the name Jessica dropped in popularity to #481.

Stacker ranked the top 50 baby names that dropped in popularity in 2021, using data from the Social Security Administration. Many of the names that decreased in popularity are considered gender-neutral.

– 2021 rank: 981 – 2020 rank: 835 – Change: 146

Kyleigh (girl)

– 2021 rank: 1000 – 2020 rank: 851 – Change: 149

Annabella (girl)

Kellan (boy)

– 2021 rank: 835 – 2020 rank: 688 – Change: 147

– 2021 rank: 869 – 2020 rank: 719 – Change: 150

Elyse

– 2021 rank: 1056 – 2020 rank: 854 – Change: 202

Tristen (boy)

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