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
Eivan		Unisex	Shining; Lustrous
Macarena		Girl	The blessed one; Happy
Farris		Boy	One with vigor
Feliks		Boy	A lucky and successful man
Maegan		Girl	A pearl
Elysian		Girl	Blissful; Elysian fields
Magdalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-5-Cute-Nicknames		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; From the town on the coast of the sea of Galilee
Fredric		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fuad		Boy	Heart; Soul
Mailee		Girl	Apricot; Beautiful dawn; Clearing; Vine
Gable		Boy	God is my strength; A triangular-shaped hill; God is bright
Liel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	My God
Endy		Unisex	Mysterious; Compelling
Gaetano		Boy	From Caieta; From Southern Italy
Fitzpatrick		Girl	Son of Patrick; Son of the nobleman
Lindley		Unisex	Lime tree clearing; Flax wood; Glade; Limewood
Georgio		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Guhan		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Muruga
Ezel		Unisex	Past eternity; Departure
Malin		Girl	One from Magdala; Tower
Maryellen		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Hades-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Boy	Unseen; God of the underworld
Maryrose		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous type
Harrington		Boy	Stony town; Haefer's town
Haseeb		Boy	Noble; Respected; Reckoner; A variant of Hasib
Finan		Unisex	Descendant of Fionnán; Fair; White; Blessed
Medha		Girl	One of great wisdom and intellect
Hasnain		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Fine
Mellie		Girl	Black; Dark; Honey; Bee; Sweet
Makennah		Girl	Respect; Esteem; Affection; Be born; Come into being; Fire
Macyn		Girl	Mason; Stone worker; Maker
Hiroshi		Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Maelys		Unisex	Chief; Princess
Menucha		Girl	Peaceful; Restful
Mahealani		Unisex	Heavenly haze
Merry-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-A-Delightful-Name		Girl	Lighthearted; Happy; Mirth
Hridaan		Boy	Donated from the heart; Compassionate
Minnah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Love; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Gift from Allah
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Mckinnley		Boy	One that follows orders
Hawke		Girl	Hawk; Predatory bird
Naidelyn-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	A modern English name
Malayla		Unisex	Exotic; Mysterious; Strong
Iyaan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Downy-bearded
Merliah		Girl	Sea; Meadow; Clearing
Havoc-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity		Unisex	Widespread destruction; Chaos
Mylene		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Beloved; Torch; Moon
Raphaella		Girl	God heals; God has healed
Jahi		Boy	Dignity; Worthy
Millee		Unisex	Gracious; Kind; Compassionate
Ilay		Unisex	Supreme; High; Prettiest girl of the town
Raylene		Girl	Ewe; Wise; Counsel
Nisha		Boy	Night; Women; Dream
Rebeka		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Mumtaz		Unisex	Excellence; Distinguished
Rhianna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Girl	Great queen; Goddess
Ithiel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is with me
Rhonda		Girl	Noisy; Good lance
Rifka		Girl	Snare; Tie; Join
Nayra		Unisex	Eye; Early; Black; Dark; To guide; Bright; Radiant
Riyanshi		Girl	Cheerful
Railee		Girl	Joyful; Radiant; Lively
Izyan		Unisex	Wise
Oriah		Unisex	Golden
Ruthann		Girl	Friend; Grace
Jeno-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Well-born; Noble
Jacobie		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jaelin		Unisex	Most precious; God may protect
Jermain		Boy	Brother
Rosalin		Girl	Rose; Graceful; Beautiful
Seher		Girl	Early morning; Dawn; Intelligence; Beauty; Lake; Seer; Visionary
Jujhar		Boy	Firefly; Radiant personality
Julez		Boy	A variation of Jules; Youthful.
Jayco		Unisex	Unique and modern
Juvenal		Boy	Youthful
Jaydee-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Precious stone Jade
Shreeya		Girl	Best; Superior
Juventino		Boy	Youth
Shylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Tranquil; Blind
Jeramie		Unisex	Yahweh will exalt
Kagan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	Priest; King; Ruler
Salice		Unisex	Ladder; Flight of steps
Spring		Girl	To leap; To jump; To burst forth
Stefani-Name-in-2025:-27-Key-Insights-Into-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Samone		Unisex	She who hears; Hearing; Listening
Sanvika		Unisex	Goddess Lakshmi
Kaleem		Boy	Speaker
Satori		Unisex	Sand; Capital; Village; Awakening; Comprehension; Understanding
Teryn		Girl	Land of Eoghan; Summer
Kaedin		Girl	Pure sound
Sayra		Unisex	Traveler; Walking around for amusement; Stroll; Outing; Excursion; Without restraint
Joven		Unisex	Youthful; Young
Shanna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Lily; Old wise river; Wisdom; God is gracious
Shine-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful; Attractive
Tyonna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ruler; Disciple or devotee of Jesus Christ
Kahiau		Unisex	Selfless generosity
Vanity-Baby-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Pride
Kaian		Unisex	Leader; Victory of peace
Taj		Boy	Crown; Exalted
Kaii-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Chief; Leader; An ancient tribe in southwest China; East Asian foreigner

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