Girls vs. boys: Popularity of unisex names

Many unisex baby names, such as Logan, Jayden or Cameron, are great names for both boys and girls, however it is interesting to note whether they are given more to girls or boys.

 We have rounded up the most popular unisex names and ranked them according to popularity for girls versus boys, according to the Social Security Administration’s most popular baby name lists. Check out our findings below!

• Cameron: Cameron Diaz is one of the most popular actresses, but it is interesting to note that this name is much more popular for boys than girls. It is ranked number 53 for girls and number 442 for girls.
• Taylor: From Taylor Swift to Twilight’s Taylor Lautner, this is one buzz-worthy baby name! You may be surprised it is ranked number 44 for girls and number 337 for boys.
• Hayden:  Actress Hayden Panettiere and Star Wars hunk Hayden Christensen both share this cool name, but where does it stack up? It ranks number 90 for boys and 185 for girls.
• Logan:  This unisex name is number 20 for boys and number 524 for girls.
• Kendall:  Girls win this battle, as it is ranked number 123 and number 606 for boys.
• Jayden: Ranked number 4 for boys, number 292 for girls.
• Emerson: Ranked 276 for girls, 387 for boys.
• Peyton: Ranked 52 for girls and 166 for boys.
• Quinn: Ranked 188 for girls and 297 for boys.
• Reese: Ranked 188 for girls and 543 for boys.
• Devin: Ranked 157 for boys and904 for girls.
• Jamie: Ranked 437 for girls and 801 for boys.
• Piper: Ranked 110 for girls and not ranked in the top 1000 for boys.
• Jordan: Ranked 46 for boys and 146 for girls.

You can make a baby name more feminine or more masculine by switching up the spelling. For example, Billie for girls and Billy for boys or Logan for boys and Logann for girls.

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