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
Anastassia		Girl	Estonian form of Anastasia; Resurrection
Anuar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Brighter; More luminous
Allyana-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Torch; Moon; Noble; Favor; Grace
Arif		Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Arber-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Field; Cropland; Croft
Aristeo		Boy	Best
Arth		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Strong; Stone; Sense; Wealth; To desire
Anmol		Unisex	One who is invaluable
Ashir		Boy	Fire; Sun; Diamond; Consumer of sacrifices; Indestructible; Friendly
Arieanna		Girl	Most holy; Sacred
Ashwath		Boy	Sacred fig tree; Pipal tree; Banyan tree; Tree of knowledge
Ammy-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Dearly loved
Ariellah		Girl	Lioness of God
Ariez		Boy	Ram
Astor-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Hawk
Andraya		Girl	Strong and courageous
Atif		Boy	Affection; Kindness; Compassion
Avyay		Boy	Indestructible; Immutable; Imperishable
Arayna-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Queen; Peace
Anel		Unisex	An angel; Finger ring; Torch; Favor; Song; People; Nation; Country; Moon
Avelino:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	To perceive; To see; Birdlike
Areen		Boy	People who belong to the arid region of Persia; High mountain; Exalted
Avaline		Girl	Bird; Hazelnut; Little Eve; Life
Apollonia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Essential-Guide		Unisex	Strength; Father lion; Father light
Avant		Unisex	Before; Front
Bader		Boy	Bath attendant; Full moon
Bartolo		Boy	Son of Talmai; Farmer
Axcel-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	My father is peace
Azia		Girl	From the East; Rising
Basilio		Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Aydeen		Unisex	Bright; Clear
Bani		Girl	Goddess Saraswati; Eloquence; Wise speech; Hero
Batya		Girl	Daughter of God
Azreal		Unisex	My help is God
Beauty		Girl	Beautiful
Bassel-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Valiant
Avanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Gracious; Gift of God
Baine		Unisex	White; Fair
Benjamen		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Auriel		Unisex	Golden; God is my light; Fire-strife
Beren		Boy	Strong; Smart
Aviya		Boy	My father is Yahweh
Boyan		Boy	Battle; Beautiful wave
Branton		Boy	A settlement where broom grows; Fire
Averey		Unisex	Elf ruler; Elf counsel
Britany		Girl	From Brittany
Bretton		Boy	From Brittany or Britain
Breyson		Boy	Son of Bryce
Brion-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Boy	Height; Hill; Ruler
Bristol		Boy	The site of the bridge; Settlement
Camber		Girl	One who hails from Cambria
Brydon		Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Brezlyn		Unisex	Descendant of Breisleán; Strife
Chantelle		Girl	Song; Stone
Bridge		Unisex	A person who lived near or worked on a bridge; The exalted one
Caiya-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Cherie-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Darling; Beloved
Carlson		Boy	Son of Carl; Free man; Army
Bronn		Unisex	Son of the brown-haired one
Cana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	Reeds
Calynn		Unisex	Rock; Slender; White; Blessed
Corra		Girl	Brave counsel; Maiden
Chael-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-History-And-Popularity		Boy	The one who resembles God
Chanoch		Boy	Educated; Dedicated
Caisyn-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Charlton		Boy	Settlement of free man
Calyx		Boy	Most beautiful; Chalice
Daisha		Girl	Already seen
Chavez		Boy	Golden; Yellow-haired
Carder-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	One who uses a cart
Danitza		Girl	God is my judge
Chloie		Girl	Blooming; Green shoot
Daviana		Girl	A beloved person; Uncle
Christoph:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Bearer of Christ
Caspen		Unisex	Treasurer; Ancient Caspi tribe
Deliah		Girl	From the island of Delos
Cipriano		Boy	From Cyprus
Chi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Branch; God; Spiritual being; Will
Dianne-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-And-History		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Clayson		Boy	Son of Nicholas; Victory of the people
China		Unisex	Qin's kingdom
Dominica-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Of the Lord
Clovis-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous battle; Glorious war
Dovie		Girl	A beautiful Dove; Peace; Bee; Beloved; Bear
Eilidh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Torch or corposant; Moon; Radiant one
Daily		Unisex	Beauty; Assembly; Meeting
Eirene		Girl	Peace
Daevon		Boy	Descendant of Damhan; Divine; Fortune teller
Dalida		Unisex	Delicate; Weak; Languishing
Eline		Girl	One who shares light and brightness
Dain		Boy	Valley; Dew
Elinore		Girl	The other Aenor
Dallan		Boy	Blind individual
Daviel		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Elisabet		Girl	Devoted to God; My God is an oath
Davison		Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Coyote		Unisex	Small dog-like animal
Cruise		Boy	Brave; Fierce
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired or dark-skinned
Daxter-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	One who dyes; Right-handed; Skilled

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