2021 in Names

Adele surged +301% in search interest following the announcement and broadcast of 'Adele: One Night Only' on CBS in November 2021, marking the singer's highly anticipated return to performing and public prominence.

Chi spiked 138% in September 2021 following the release of Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' which introduced the MCU's first Asian superhero lead to mainstream audiences.

Cicely surged 1,197% in January 2021 following the death of legendary actress Cicely Tyson, who passed away at age 96, sparking widespread tributes and renewed interest in her iconic legacy.

Dexter surged +160% in November 2021 after Showtime's 'Dexter: New Blood' premiered, reviving the hit crime thriller series and bringing the iconic character back to screens after 8 years.

Dune surged +558% in October 2021 following the massive pre-release buzz and premiere of Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster sci-fi adaptation 'Dune: Part One.'

Ginny surged +1031% in March 2021 following the Netflix debut of 'Ginny & Georgia', a hit comedy-drama series featuring the titular character Ginny Miller.

Loki surged +1000% in June 2021 following the premiere of Marvel Studios' Loki series on Disney+, which brought renewed mainstream attention to the character.

Search interest in Ahmaud spiked in November 2021 following the release of documentaries about the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a young man whose murder became a widely-covered news story and national conversation about racial justice.

Searches for 'Gabby' spiked dramatically in September 2021 following the high-profile case of missing travel vlogger Gabby Petito, whose story dominated national media coverage.

Giannis surged +179% in search interest in July 2021 after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to win the NBA Championship, bringing prominence to the Greek basketball superstar's name.

Luca surged 797% in search interest around June 2021 following Pixar's release of the animated film 'Luca,' which introduced audiences to the charming sea monster protagonist and sparked renewed interest in the Italian name among parents.

Maguire surged +293% in December 2021 following the massive pre-release hype and theatrical debut of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which brought Tobey Maguire back as the original Spider-Man.

Alec surged in search interest in October 2021 following the on-set shooting incident involving actor Alec Baldwin, which dominated international headlines.

The name 'Armie' spiked dramatically in January 2021 following high-profile allegations against actor Armie Hammer, driving widespread searches for information about the scandal.

Baldwin search interest spiked in October 2021 following the tragic shooting incident on the set of the film 'Rust' involving actor Alec Baldwin, which generated intense media coverage and public discussion.

Betty surged in December 2021 following the death of legendary actress Betty White, sparking renewed interest in the classic name she made iconic across her seven-decade career.

Brady surged in 2021 following Tom Brady's seventh Super Bowl victory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in February, reigniting interest in the sports-inspired name among parents.

Cecil Hotel became a trending search topic in early 2021 following the Netflix release of 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,' a documentary about a mysterious disappearance at the historic Los Angeles hotel.

Colin surged +100% in October 2021 following Netflix's release of 'Colin in Black & White,' Ava DuVernay's limited series about Colin Kaepernick's formative years.

The name Daunte saw a dramatic spike in search interest in April 2021 following the fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Minnesota, which became a major national news story.

The name 'Demon' surged 133% in early 2021 following the premiere of the massively popular anime series 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' on January 22, 2021.

Eren surged in 2021 following the premiere of Attack on Titan's Final Season, as the anime's global fanbase drove searches for the protagonist's name during intense plot developments.

Branson surged in June 2021 as billionaire Richard Branson prepared for his historic Virgin Galactic spaceflight, bringing the adventurer's name into the spotlight as a potential baby name choice.

Brees spiked in early 2021 as discussions intensified around Drew Brees's potential retirement from the NFL, with the legendary quarterback eventually announcing his departure after 20 seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

Deshaun spiked in search interest in early 2021, though likely due to high-profile news coverage rather than the typical factors that drive baby name popularity.

Furious spiked in June 2021 around the theatrical release of Fast & Furious 9, as the franchise's iconic branding drove internet searches and parent interest in the bold action-movie name.

Garfield searches surged in late 2021 as Sony Pictures Animation promoted its upcoming animated film adaptation of the classic comic strip character, sparking renewed interest in the iconic orange tabby cat.

Halo surged in search interest in November 2021 following the launch of Halo Infinite's multiplayer beta and the game's approaching full release, bringing increased cultural visibility to the name.

Kamal searches spiked in November 2021, likely driven by increased media coverage and public interest in Vice President Kamala Harris and her name.

Dustin spiked in early 2021 as Stranger Things fans anticipated Season 4 production updates and news about beloved character Dustin Henderson.

Edmond gained search interest following the Season 3 finale of HBO's 'Succession' in late October 2021, as viewers engaged with the show's complex characters and storylines.

Logan surged in June 2021 as search interest built around Ryan Reynolds' film Free Guy, featuring a protagonist named Logan set to release that summer.

Jan surged in early 2021 as The Office gained renewed popularity on Netflix, introducing new audiences to the character Jan Levinson from the beloved comedy series.

June saw a 79% search spike in June 2021, likely coinciding with the release and expanding availability of the Australian drama film 'June Again.'

Ludwig surged in 2021 as the gaming streamer Ludwig Ahgren gained prominence through Twitch and YouTube, introducing the name to younger audiences interested in gaming content.