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
Godfrey		Boy	Peace of God
Finch		Boy	Name of a bird; Songbird
Brynli		Girl	A victorious and praised woman
Camella		Girl	Camellia flower
Grier		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Azalee		Girl	Dry; Flower
Avana		Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Avira		Girl	Air; Atmosphere; Spirit; Treetop
Carlynn		Girl	Man; Army; Free man; Freeholder
Hawthorn		Boy	One who lives near the hawthorn hedges
Ayrah		Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Carmina-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Song; Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Mountain
Heinrich-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ruler of the home
Ayza		Unisex	Returning; Visitor; Moon; Gold
Graylen-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strong and noble
Carolyne		Girl	Free man; Man; Army; Song
Hopper		Boy	Acrobat; Jumper; Nervous; Restless
Casandra		Girl	Name of a prophetess; To excel; To shine
Hridhaan		Boy	Donated from the heart; Compassionate towards all
Charlea		Girl	Army; Man
Hughes		Boy	Fire; Inspiration
Circe		Girl	Sorceress; Bird; Hawk
Consuelo		Girl	Solace; Consolation
Bralynn		Girl	A glorious and wise person; Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Illias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Corynn		Girl	Maiden; Little one; Girl
Iyad:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	To support; To reinforce
Brixley-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-All-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Bright Meadow
Dalal-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Fondness; Patience; Liking; Partiality
Hux		Unisex	Hook; Of Hugh; Soul; Insult
Daphnie		Girl	Branch of a Laurel tree
Delana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	From the alder grove; From a humid place
Jairon		Boy	He shines; To sing
Izen-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Trends-&-Variations		Unisex	Chaste
Eleena		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Jarek-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Fierce; Strong
Jarius		Boy	One who gives light
Jamani-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Unisex	Collateral; Guarantor; Responsibility-bearer
Jashan		Boy	Celebration; Rejoice; Merriment; Gleeful
Corah		Unisex	Maiden; Heart
Dilynn		Boy	A loyal individual; An embodiment of mercy
Janoah		Unisex	Resting place; Rest
Elnora:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	The other Aenor; Light; Compassion
Diora		Boy	Golden
Elyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-To-Its-History		Girl	Torch; Corposant
Jedd		Boy	One who is loved by god
Jathan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Ellaina		Girl	Torch; Corposant
Jerel		Boy	Power of the spear
Jentzen		Girl	Jehovah has favored
Ellerie		Boy	Cheerful
Faelynn-Name-Meaning:-A-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Fairy; Magical; Enchanted
Fanny		Girl	A free girl; Crown
Josafat		Boy	God has judged
Jehiel		Unisex	God will live
Fatiha		Girl	To open; To conquer
Joshuah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Florencia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Ellise		Unisex	My God is an oath; God's promise; God has sworn; God's abundance
Francia		Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Justo		Boy	Fair; Just
Gauri		Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Kabeer-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Trends---Complete-Guide		Boy	Great; Powerful; Leader
Falon		Boy	Leader
Evani		Unisex	Goddess of forest; Yahweh is gracious; Thus; So; Life; Alive
Kavan		Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Joyner		Unisex	A name for a carpenter
Halina		Girl	Sunray; Serene; Shining light
Kawika:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-Traits		Boy	Beloved
Kaelum		Unisex	Sky; Heavenly
Kean-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Battle
Kelechi		Boy	Glorify God
Favour		Unisex	To favour
Kairon		Unisex	Black
Kemal		Boy	Perfection
Ikhlas		Girl	Purity; Devotion; Faithfulness; Sincerity
Ione-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Violet flower
Ita		Girl	Thirst
Hailyn		Girl	Hay clearing; Lake
Graceyn		Unisex	Son of the steward
Kentavious		Boy	Coastal district; Centaur; Bright one
Jeanna		Girl	God is gracious
Helaina		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Haizel		Unisex	Charming
Kemet		Unisex	The black land
Jenica-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom; Well-born
Johnnie		Girl	God is gracious
Kieren		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Josilyn		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful
Kieron		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Jozlyn		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful
Kiyansh		Boy	A person with all good qualities; One blessed with all good qualities
Kenyatta		Boy	Beaded belt; Musician
Hiyab		Unisex	Veil or Covering
Kordae		Boy	The name means means Coal Worker, Dark Skinned
Konor		Boy	One who loves hounds or wolves
Iya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Violet
Izamar		Unisex	God is my oath; Devoted to God; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Jaysa-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-More		Unisex	Honorable; Praiseworthy; Victorious
Karena		Girl	The pure one

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