Most Popular Baby Names in Germany 2021 – Inspiration for Your Baby's Name

Emilia, Sophie, and Mila for girls, Finn, Elias, and Levi for boys, as well as Luca, Lou, and Charlie as unisex names are among the most popular names in Germany in 2021.

We analyzed 2.8 billion name ratings from expecting parents in Germany to bring you the top names of 2021.

Choosing a name for your baby is something truly special – it will accompany your child for a lifetime. Get inspired by the most popular names and find the one that’s perfect for your little miracle.

The Favorite Baby Names in Germany 2021

The 50 Most Popular Girl Names – These Names Are The Most Popular Choices in 2021

Emilia, Sophie, Mila, Sophia, and Emma lead the list of most popular girl names in 2021. These melodious, classic names have captured the hearts of many parents and are timelessly beautiful.

1. Emilia
2. Sophie (Sofie)
3. Mila
4. Sophia (Sofia)
5. Emma
6. Mia
7. Ella
8. Hannah (Hanna)
9. Emily (Emilie)
10. Lilly (Lilli)
11. Lia (Liah, Liya)
12. Maya (Maja)
13. Amelie
14. Clara (Klara)
15. Leni
16. Charlotte
17. Isabella
18. Lina
19. Malia
20. Amelia
21. Frida (Frieda)
22. Mathilda
23. Luna
24. Nora
25. Ida
26. Lea
27. Anna
28. Greta
29. Thea
30. Luisa (Louisa)
31. Elli
32. Leonie
33. Elena
34. Carla
35. Ava
36. Mina
37. Emmy (Emmi)
38. Thalia
39. Zoe
40. Sarah
41. Juna
42. Johanna
43. Elina
44. Linnea
45. Elisa
46. Lotta
47. Carlotta
48. Lilith
49. Alessia
50. Karlie

The 50 Most Popular Boy Names – These Boy Names Are Highly Favored in 2021

Among boy names, Finn, Elias, Levi, Liam, and Mats are at the top. Whether short, modern, or classic, these names combine tradition with a fresh touch.

1. Finn
2. Elias
3. Levi
4. Liam
5. Mats
6. Jakob (Jacob)
7. Lucas (Lukas)
8. Ben
9. Oskar (Oscar)
10. Louis (Luis)
11. Alexander
12. Theo
13. Linus
14. Julian
15. Milo
16. Anton
17. Joris
18. Jannis
19. Lias
20. Noah
21. Emil
22. Jonas
23. Matteo (Mattheo)
24. Milan
25. Leon
26. Felix
27. Jonathan
28. Joshua
29. William
30. Henri (Henry)
31. Niklas
32. Jonah
33. Phil
34. Maximilian
35. Nathan
36. Paul
37. Jannes
38. Levin
39. Janosch
40. Mathis
41. Philip (Philipp)
42. Konstantin
43. Max
44. Aaron
45. Samuel
46. Valentin
47. Leonard
48. Raphael (Rafael)
49. Lenny
50. Vincent

The 50 Most Popular Unisex Names – Names That Stand Out in 2021

Unisex names are still very trendy! Luca, Lou, Charlie, Romy, and Jona are not only timeless but also unique and modern – perfect for both boys and girls.

1. Luca (Luka)
2. Lou
3. Charlie
4. Romy
5. Jona
6. Mika
7. Arya (Aria)
8. Mattis
9. Leo
10. Lynn
11. Elia
12. Lian
13. Robin
14. Conny
15. Toni
16. Jannik
17. Nala
18. Sascha
19. Tom
20. Kaya
21. Merle
22. Marlo
23. Naomi
24. Tristan
25. Alva
26. Jan
27. Fredi
28. Hedi
29. Sam
30. Malin
31. Jule
32. Ari
33. Elin
34. Jonne
35. Noel
36. Junis
37. Arin
38. Nino
39. Kai (Kay)
40. Chris
41. Vivien
42. Quinn
43. Mio
44. Juri
45. Noa
46. Marian
47. Bela
48. Sina
49. Janis
50. Laurin

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Rising Names of 2021 – Fresh Favorites for Little Wonders

In 2021, the following unique names have gained popularity and entered the top 100. Among the top risers are rare and modern names.

Trending Girl Names of 2021 – Beautiful Names for Little Heroines

Lara (+2)
Luana (+89)
Madita (+4)
Karlie (+131)
Alessia (+56)
Lilith (+76)
Frieda (+6)
Elisa (+9)
Linnea (+180)
Louisa (+2)
Juna (+6)
Zoe (+21)
Emilie (+10)
Emmy (+14)
Mina (+26)
Klara (+28)
Carla (+32)
Elena (+2)
Leonie (+9)
Elli (+3)
Luisa (+7)
Thea (+45)
Greta (+8)
Maja (+1)
Liya (+240)

Trending Boy Names of 2021 – Strong Names for Little Heroes

Tommy (+179)
Rafael (+3)
Louie (+22)
Till (+42)
Carlo (+15)
Johann (+3)
Raphael (+10)
Valentin (+10)
Samuel (+3)
Aaron (+7)
Max (+7)
Konstantin (+22)
Philip (+30)
Janosch (+89)
Paul (+4)
Phil (+92)
Luis (+4)
Niklas (+22)
William (+89)
Felix (+14)
Leon (+14)
Milan (+6)
Oscar (+6)
Emil (+4)
Noah (+4)

Trending Unisex Names of 2021 – Perfect for Any Gender

Marlin (+11)
Devin (+20)
Florin (+13)
Juno (+6)
Kay (+1)
Avi (+7)
Marian (+30)
Noa (+13)
Juri (+6)
Chris (+40)
Arin (+28)
Junis (+2)
Jonne (+47)
Elin (+18)
Ari (+4)
Jule (+4)
Hedi (+40)
Fredi (+2)
Jan (+6)
Alva (+5)
Marlo (+4)
Merle (+2)
Kaya (+32)
Tom (+2)
Nala (+5)

Top Baby Names Worldwide in 2021

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The Most Popular Names of the Last Decade in Germany

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