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
Thanvi		Unisex	Goddess Durga
Aqeel		Boy	Gifted; Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Arcadio		Boy	From the region of Arcadia
Ansen-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Son of Ann; God's gracious gift
Vana-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	God is gracious
Arek		Boy	Of Arcadia; Mountain of strength
Vashti-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Beautiful; Thread
Anu-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Atom; Molecule; Grace; Favor; Heaven; Sky; Mercy
Ariz		Boy	Lucky; Successful; Oak; Rain-bearing cloud
Viera		Unisex	Faithful; Truthful
Arlington		Boy	A place name; Arl's settlement
Wynona		Girl	Firstborn daughter
Yvaine		Girl	Evening star; Well born
Wrenn		Unisex	Small songbird
Aryav		Boy	Honest; Honorable; Virtuous; Noble; Wise; Knowledgeable
Yaiza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who equally shares; Little; Small; Young
Xavia-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	The new house; New home
Ashford		Boy	Enclosure full of ash trees; Ford of ash trees
Argenis		Girl	Silver
Yeva-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To breathe; To live
Avel		Boy	A fresh and refreshing breath of air
Yena		Unisex	Bright; Thriving; Graceful; Delicate; Because of
Zera		Girl	Dawn, Shining
Artemus-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Follower of the goddess Artemis; Safe
Zita		Girl	Little girl; Good luck; Fortune; Master; Lord; Saint; Hunter
Zarianna		Girl	Golden; Dawn; Star
Arnell		Unisex	Eagle power
Aadvika		Girl	Unique; Unparalleled; Unrivalled; Exquisite
Barnes		Boy	One who lived or worked in a barn; Barley dwelling
Zeplyn		Unisex	From the town of Zepelin
Aamani		Girl	Peace; Wishes
Basim		Boy	Smiling
Aamirah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Princess; Commander; High born; Treetop
Beni		Boy	Blessed; Son; Crimson
Zuleika		Girl	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair
Zeya		Unisex	Success; Victory; Fate; Destiny;
Aaradhana		Girl	Worship; Reverence
Aarika		Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Blain		Boy	Yellow
Zyasia		Girl	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Aashna		Girl	Familiar; Friend
Ayash		Unisex	Long-lived; One who has a good life
Abcde		Girl	First five letters of the English alphabet
Bracken		Boy	Descendant of Breacán; Spotted; Speckled
Abbi		Boy	My father is joy
Bohan		Boy	Victorious
Breckan		Boy	Freckled; Spotted face
Addaline		Girl	Noble
Bowe-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Victorious; Bow; Bowman; To bend; Arch
Ahmya		Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Adiya		Boy	Normal; Regular; Ornament of God
Addley		Unisex	From the meadow; Heather field
Adelai-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Noble; Noble kind
Brookson		Boy	Son of Brooke
Aika		Girl	Love song; Time; Thank you; Work; Visitor; Alive
Braun		Boy	Brown-haired or brown-skinned
Aishwarya		Girl	Prosperity; Wealth
Akane:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Explained		Girl	Deep red; Red dye
Breydon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A little Bree; Salmon;
Ainoa		Girl	A town in southwestern France
Candon		Boy	Canon; Wolf cub
Carlitos		Boy	Manly
Alira		Girl	A daughter; Clear quartz crystal; Niece
Caige-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Keeper of a cage; Enclosed space; Hollow place; An enclosure for animals; Coop; Hive; Stall; Seats in a theater
Alis-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Christophe		Boy	Bearing Christ
Akyli-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Cornelio		Boy	Horn
Aleesia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The noble kind; Nobility
Akyra		Unisex	Strong-willed and determined
Allayna		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Alaijah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variants		Unisex	Loyal; Noble
Calel-Baby-Name-In-2025:-Meaning,-Numerology-&-Popularity		Unisex	Friend
Camp		Unisex	Crooked mouth
Allayah		Girl	High; Exalted; Sublime
Ambria		Girl	Strength and resilience; A precious jewel
Chaise		Boy	An efficient hunter; Chase; Hunt
Amerah		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl; Leader
Amalya		Girl	Labour of Yahweh; Vigorous; Brave
Allora		Unisex	Now; Then; Allure
Danish		Boy	Learning; Knowledge
Cub		Unisex	Round object; To bend
Daken-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-&-More		Boy	Bastard dog; Mongrel
Darragh		Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Ameli		Unisex	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Spring; Fountain
Anastasija		Girl	Resurrection
Damond		Boy	To tame
Amma		Boy	Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword
Amily		Unisex	Brave; Rival
Amorette-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little love
Anica		Girl	Favored grace
Danger		Boy	Ability to harm; Power; Lord
Amorie-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Industrious
Annelie-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Graceful Meadow
Anaid		Unisex	Undefiled; Pure
Anouk		Girl	Favor; Grace
Analyse		Unisex	Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Darel-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Mother of pearl and God; Person from Airelle, France
Apolonia		Girl	From Apollo; Strength
Dartanian		Boy	From Artagnan

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