Gender-neutral baby names are on the rise.
The growth is part of a larger trend of defying traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
“They want their children to grow up and be themselves, free from stereotypes.”
These unique gender-neutral names are sure to make you fall in love.
Thanks to its association with Elvis, this gender-neutral baby name is a good choice for music lovers.
Rowan
In Norse mythology, it is thought that the first woman wasmade from a rowan tree.
In spite of this feminine association, the nameRowanis used for both baby boys and girls.
Emerson
Emersonis another given name that originated as a last name.
An English name meaning “son of Emery,” Emerson’s roots go back to the German nameEmmerich.
Ariel was long considered a masculine name.
It also has literary roots, appearing in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”
If you really want to get creative, you could also consider the alternate spelling ofCharley.
This is true only in the United States, though.
In England and Wales,Finleyis still considered to be a masculine name.
Zion is from a Hebrew name used to describe heaven, and is sometimes spelled as Tzion.
River
This modern name was only briefly popular as a single-gender name.
River started gaining traction as a male name in the mid-1990s.
But by 2009, the name had becomegender-neutral.
This can likely be attributed to the wild popularity of the comic book character Harley Quinn.
Rylan
The origins of the nameRylanare not completely certain.
It only beganemerging as a gender-neutral namein 2009, making it both modern and uncommon.
Ainsley
Ainsley is yet another gender-neutral name that originated as a last name.
The name is of British origin and is a popular surname in Wales.
For parents who want an uncommon name, Wynn is a great choice.
Since the early 1900s, the name has remained rare.
As of 2021, it sat at No.
4,001 for girls and No.
4,489 for boys, per the Social Security Administration (via The Bump).
Goats are said tosymbolizestrength, creative energy, tranquility, and aspiration, among other positive attributes.
The gender-neutral name has remained relatively uncommon; in 2021, it was still rather rare at No.
2,194 for boys and No.
2,892 for girls, per the Social Security Administration (via The Bump).
Another modern element of the name is that it’s gender-neutral.
It remains a very uncommon name, falling at No.
5,058 for girls and No.
6,928 for boys as of 2021, per the Social Security Administration (via The Bump).
Hollis
Hollis is another unisex baby name with British origins (viaThe Bump).
As of 2021, Hollis is still relatively uncommon, at No.
2,561 for girls and No.
2,282 for boys, per the Social Security Administration (via The Bump).
This means it’s a great option for any parents looking for a unique baby name.
Kit is also sometimes a nickname for girls named Katherine.
As far as popularity goes, Kit is an uncommon baby name.
As of 2021, it was ranked No.
1,915 (viaBabyCenter).
Xen
Want the chillest baby ever?
Maybe you should name them Xen, which means “meditation” (viaNameberry).
Dorian
Dorianis an uncommon gender-neutral baby name that is Greek in origin and means “gift.”
As of 2020, Dorian came in at No.
511, per the Social Security Administration (via Verywell Family).
This makes it a pretty unique choice.
Ellison is of British origin, and the Hebrew counterpart of Ellison is the name Elijah.
However, Ellison is a more unique choice than other -son names, coming in at No.
1,708 for girls and No.
Teagan
Move aside, Megan a cooler, unisex upgrade has arrived in the form of Teagan.
However, its rareness and the gender-neutral component are just a few great things about the name.
While this name is a pretty uncommon one, it has been used for a very long time.
According toNameberry,it has been used as a first name since the 17th century.
Sage
Another nature-inspired baby name,Sagerefers to the sagebrush plant.
This makes it a regal and honorable name for a newborn.
As of 2022, Sage ranks at No.
135 overall, perBabyCenter.
Dallas
Dallas is another uncommon gender-neutral baby name.
As of 2021, Dallas was ranked No.
504 for boys and No.
Clover is also quite uncommon, ranked at No.
According to mythology, the wren is the king of all birds as well as a bird of prophecy.
This unique name offers an interesting twist on the slightly more popular, similar-sounding names of Earl and Pearl.
27,787; for boys, the name ranked No.
10,144 in 2021, per The Bump.
Briar
Brians, Brysons, and Brinleys, look out Briar is in town.
This elegant, unisex baby name of English origin means “a thorny patch” (viaNameberry).
As for Lennon’s popularity, it is on the rise.
It was used only for boys until 1980, when the name became more popular for boys and girls.
As of 2021, Lennon ranked at No.
510 for girls and No.
Story
Storyis a cute, uncommon baby name that can be given to boys and girls.
As you could probably guess, the name Story means “story” or “tale.”
The name is rather rare, but it has been used more often in the last 20 years.
According toThe Bump, Story reached its peak in 2020 at No.
Though it’s not necessarily a popular name, this one has been on the rise since the mid-1990s.
Despite the popularity of the movie, the name Remy has stayed relatively rare, coming in at No.
715 for boys and No.
1,089 for girls as of 2021 (perThe Bump).
826 for boys and No.
2,136 for girls as of 2021.
Add it to your list of gender-neutral, nature-inspired baby names.
Despite its somewhat sad meaning, the moniker is an intriguing option that would certainly stand out.
According toThe Bump, it ranked No.
2,322 in 2021 for girls.
Since it is used less frequently for boys, little data is available on its usage each year.
As of 2021, the name ranked No.
3,126 for boys and No.
4,256 for girls, according toThe Bump, making it an uncommon choice.
Desi
Desi is a French and Spanish name that means “desired,” perNameberry.
It’s a gender-neutral name that is also said to come from the Latin and Italian name"Desiderio.
The name has stayed relatively uncommon over the years; according toThe Bump, it ranked at No.
5,183 in 2021 for boys.
As one could imagine, the popularity of the name Blue rose quite a bit afterBeyoncenamed her daughterBluein 2012.
However, the name has been used for boys and girls since the mid-1990s, viaThe Bump.
The name, which is Latin in origin, is the counterpart to the Roman god, Jupiter.
It’s also an uncommon name, coming inat No.
It’s also a way to honor the 1980s band, Journey, for those who are fans.
For boys, Journey is less common, ranking at No.
3,183, perThe Bump.
While Dakota is a somewhat popular name, Koda isrelatively rare, ranking at No.
5,055 for girls and No.
1,071 for boys, via The Bump.
This means parents looking for something different, but slightly familiar, will love this uncommon baby name.
