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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Browse Top Baby Names by Gender

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Browse Top Baby Names by Year

Name		Gender	Meaning
Prentice		Boy	A pupil; A learner of the trade
Qadir		Boy	A powerful and capable person; One of the 99 names of Allah
Quint		Boy	Fifth
Auna		Unisex	Grace; Favor
Race		Boy	Competition; Ardor
Bryna		Girl	Strong
Avianah		Unisex	To breathe; To live; Bird; Related to birds; Bird-like
Ranvir-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Bailei		Boy	A warrant officer of a judge
Oluwatobi		Unisex	God is great
Rashod		Boy	One who has good guidance
Aviyana		Unisex	Bird-like; To breathe; To live; God is gracious
Rasmus		Boy	Beloved
Calise		Girl	Pure and sincere; Gorgeous woman
Camara		Girl	Courtier; Chamber
Rayn		Boy	Gate of heaven; Queen; Pure
Azani		Unisex	God has heard
Camillia		Girl	Flowering shrub; Complete
Rayner		Boy	Army counsel
Cassi		Girl	To excel; To shine; Vigilant
Raza-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-&-Popularity		Boy	Contentment; Satisfaction
Cece		Girl	Blind
Redd		Boy	Red; Clearing
Ramiel-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Thunder of God
Christen		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Rennick		Boy	A dwelling place; A village; A farm
Ravon		Girl	Bird; Delight
Briel		Unisex	God is my strong man
Brilyn-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Strength; Ambition; Independence
Claribel		Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Roarke-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous ruler; Mighty; Kingly; Champion
Roby		Boy	Bright fame
Ronav		Boy	A person who is an embodiment of charm and grace; Handsome
Corabelle		Girl	Beautiful maiden
Rori		Boy	He who is a red king; Government official's road
Cady-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Trends		Girl	Pure; Rhythm; Flow; Falling; Talkative
Cristiana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Christian; Followers of Christ
Saber		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Sahmir		Boy	An evening companion; Air
Daisie		Girl	Day's eye
Samaj-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To bring or collect together; To subdue; To animate
Renan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Little seal; Seal
Sasuke		Boy	A helper; Assistant; Shellfish; Concern oneself with
Dally		Girl	To delay
Savian		Boy	New House; Bright; Savior; A genus of daisy flower
Dannah		Girl	God is a judge
Seif		Boy	Sword
Reon		Unisex	Tinkling; Clever; Smart; Lotus; Pure; Upright; Good; Fine; Thanks; Gratitude
Chaney		Boy	Oak tree; Oak; Strong-hearted
Darcey		Girl	Someone from Arcy; Dark
Severus		Boy	Stern
Shahmeer		Boy	One who is very handsome; King-like; Beauty; End of a rope
Sho-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Soar; Prize
Siddarth		Boy	Successful; Prosperous; One who has accomplished a goal or objective; Lord Shiva; White mustard; Fig tree
Simba-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Power; Strength; Lion
Cobie-Baby-Name-Meaning:-2025-Popularity-Trends-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Supplanter
Saire		Unisex	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Skylor		Boy	Scholar; Pupil
Dhara-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Girl	Earth; A holy place; Stream
Dionna		Girl	Divine Goddess; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Stevan		Boy	An individual who is crowned
Suhail-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Level; Even; A bright star
Dalaney-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Challenger's descendant; Offspring
Donatella-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-History		Girl	Gift of God; To give; Gift
Suleman		Boy	Peaceful man
Dyani:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A deer; Goddess; Divine
Swayze-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-2025-Popularity		Boy	To burn; Swiss
Symon		Boy	To hear; To listen
Siddhant		Boy	Principle; Theory; Rule
Declyn		Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Elea		Girl	The other Aenor; Bright as the Sun; Bright and shining
Szymon		Boy	To hear; To listen
Taft		Boy	Homestead; One from
Ellina-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Torch; Shining light; My God has answered
Taggart		Boy	Son of a priest
Devika		Girl	Little goddess; Little princess; The divine one
Ellyn		Girl	Torch; Artfulness
Emmary		Girl	Whole; Great; Brave; Ruler; King; A person who has faith; Trustworthy
Sovereign-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Unisex	One with supreme power; Superior; Chief
Epiphany-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Sudden appearance or manifestation of a divine being
Thurston		Boy	Stone of Thor
Donya		Girl	World; To be satisfied; Good
Timo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To honor God; To esteem; Famous people
Flavia		Girl	Golden; Yellow-haired
Divisha		Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Elona		Boy	Oak tree
Edelyn		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Small noble one
Taurean		Unisex	Of taurus
Hartleigh		Girl	Deer clearing; Hart woodland
Trustin		Boy	Trustworthy
Terell		Unisex	Thunder ruler
Ibtisam:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Smile
Trigger		Boy	Trigger of a gun
Graycie		Girl	Graceful
Fendi		Unisex	Lord; Master; Sir
Tray		Unisex	Three
Isidora		Girl	Gift of Isis
Viraat		Girl	Huge; Grand; Magnificent
Wally		Boy	Ruler of the army; Foreigner; Welshman
Hemen		Boy	God is faithful; Moon

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