Top Baby Names For 2020

Reflecting the hopes and dreams of parents.

The popular baby names of 2020 primarily depicted a desire for resilience, hope, and a deep connection to the past. These names represented the belief in timeless traditions and the need to adopt contemporary trends. However, most parents gravitated towards names that held deep meaning and a sense of continuity. They preferred names that seamlessly connected the past with the present. Classic names continued to dominate the charts, but modern names also made their mark, capturing the hearts of parents all over the country.

For girls, the classic favorites Sophia (wisdom), Evelyn (desired), and Abigail (father’s joy) remained steadfast at the top of the charts, with interesting names like Kamryn (bent nose, Holly (the Holly tree), and Poppy (the red-flowering plant) also received much love from parents. On the boys’ side, while traditional names such as Oliver (olive tree planter), James (supplanter), and Ethan (strong) continued to hold strong, modern names like Kian (ancient), Rhys (fiery warrior), and Niko (victory of the people) also emerged as popular choices, adding a contemporary flair to the list. Discover more cool and trendy names on our list below. These are names listed as the most popular baby name choices in the US by the SSA (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Abram-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Boy	High father; Exalted father; Father of multitudes; Father of nations; Crossing; Passage
Zachariah		Boy	God remembers; Yahweh remembers
Emory		Boy	Faith and sweet; Home strength; Industrious
Zariah		Girl	Shining; Radiance; Blooming flower; God is ruler
Enrique		Boy	Ruler of an estate; Home ruler
Alijah		Boy	The Lord is my God
Kathryn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent
Francis		Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Frank
Macie		Girl	Of Massy; Weapon; Gift of God
Holly		Unisex	Holly tree
Leonidas		Boy	Lion-like; Son of a lion; Lion
Eve-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To live; To breathe
Landen-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From the long hill
Wilder		Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Renata		Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Kayleigh		Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Santino		Boy	Little saint
Emmy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Apollo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Greek Sun God; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Francesca		Girl	French; Free one
Pierce		Boy	Rock; Stone; Son of Piers
Celine		Girl	Heavenly
Corey		Boy	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden
Fernanda		Girl	Peace; Bold journey; Daring
Forrest-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Forest; Woodlands; Outside
April-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To open
Keiran		Boy	Black; Black-haired; Army's edge
Derrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Shelby		Unisex	From the willow farm
Poppy		Girl	Red flowering plant
Isaias		Boy	God saves; Yahweh is salvation
Nia		Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose; Bright; Female champion; Priceless; Luck
Kaison		Boy	Calf; Pollen; Warrior
Rocco		Boy	Rest; Repose; Rook; Crow; Battle cry; Roar
Sierra-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Unisex	Mountain range
Colette		Girl	Victory of the people
Gunnar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Bold warrior
Meadow		Girl	Grassy field; Meadow; A mown field
Arjun-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity---Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	White; Clear; Made of silver; Lustrous; Dazzling
Cheyenne		Girl	Red speakers; Seizing by the heel; Supplanting
Emmitt		Boy	Whole; Great; Universal
Edith		Girl	Prosperous in war; Fortunate battle
Maximilian		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mikayla		Girl	Who is like God
Abdiel		Boy	Servant of God; One who serves God
Kennedi		Girl	Helmeted chieftain
Braylen-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Broad valley; Salmon; Marsh
Oaklynn-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-2025-Guide-For-New-Parents		Girl	Oak clearing
Phillip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Horse lover
Abby		Girl	My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices
Asa-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Parents		Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
Jazlyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Danna		Girl	God is a judge
Benson		Boy	Son of Benedict; Blessed
Alondra		Girl	Lark; Helper; Defender of mankind
Cannon		Boy	A church official; Reed
Alessia		Girl	Helper; Defender
Deacon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Servant; Messenger
Addilyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble
Dorian		Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Leona		Girl	Brave lioness
Jayson		Unisex	Healer
Moses-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
McKinley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Learned ruler; Son of the white or blessed warrior
Sylvia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-5-Essential-Facts		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Ayaan		Boy	Natural disposition; Path; Precession; Unmoving; Watchful; Seeing; Good luck
Moshe		Boy	Savior; Draw out of water; Son; Deliver
Maren		Girl	Of the sea; Star of the sea; True love; Ocean loving
Briggs		Boy	Bridge
Astrid		Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Raul		Boy	Counsel; Advice; Wolf
Alejandra		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Adrianna-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; Dark
Cassius		Boy	Empty; Vain; Hollow
Drew		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Ariya		Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Nikolai		Boy	Victory; People
Charli		Girl	One with a free spirit
Armando		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Imani		Girl	Faith; Belief
Rodrigo		Boy	Famous ruler
Maryam-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Beloved
Danny		Boy	God is my judge
Christina-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ
Raphael		Boy	God heals
Conrad-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave counsel
Maia		Girl	Mother; Greater; Dame; Foster mother
Zyaire		Boy	River swallowing rivers; Congo river
Adelina		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Dream-Baby-Name:-Complete-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Aspiration; Imagination; Possibility; Hope; Wish; Imaginary events seen in the mid while sleeping
Ronald		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Azalea		Girl	Dry
Callan		Boy	Battle; Rock; Battle rule; War-like
Casey		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Jalen		Boy	Supplanter; Brave lion
Aisha		Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Alanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Scott		Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Itzel		Girl	Rainbow lady; Resin; Nectar; Extraordinary; Shadow; Protection

Infographic: Trendy Short Names Of 2020

Short names are simple and often easy to remember. In 2020, there was a rise in the preference for short names. These versatile names are adapted easily across languages while maintaining a modern, sleek appeal. Explore the infographic below to discover the top short names of 2020 and their meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team