Unisex Baby Names

Names that work for any gender. Some are traditional (Jordan, Morgan, Casey) and some are newer arrivals. All are in active use for both boys and girls based on SSA birth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a baby name unisex?

A name is classified as unisex when the SSA records significant usage for both boys and girls — typically when neither gender makes up more than 90% of uses. Names like Riley and Avery have tracked as unisex for decades.

Are unisex names more popular than they used to be?

Yes. Names like River, Sage, and Quinn have climbed steadily as parents move away from strictly gendered names. Traditionally male names crossing over to girls (like Elliot, Charlie) is an older pattern that's accelerated in the last 20 years.

Do unisex names cause confusion?

In practice, not much. People adjust quickly. The names that cause the most confusion are ones that are unisex in one country but strongly gendered in another — worth checking if you have international family.

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