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
Arieana		Girl	Silver
Anhar		Unisex	Lighten; Rivers
Ariza		Girl	Cedar panels; Possessing a seat; Oak
Armina-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Warrior maiden; Soldier; Whole
Diallo-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hoe; A hand tool for removing weeds
Degan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Day; Free man; Warrior; Someone in the service of a dean; A person from city of Ghent (Gand) in Belgium
Diyari		Boy	A gift sent from God; Blessing
Dejour		Unisex	Of the day
Delfino		Boy	Of Delphi; Womb
Del		Boy	Of the; Pretty; He give
Ashira		Girl	Wealthy; I will sing
Ashleen-Name-Meaning:-27-Essential-Insights-For-Parents		Girl	Dream; Vision
Arnika		Unisex	Eagle battle; Leopard's bane
Dudley		Boy	Dudda's clearing
Athea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Flower marsh
Diante		Unisex	Diané clan of the Soninke people; Whip
Dyami		Boy	Eagle
Athira		Girl	One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling
Eduin		Boy	Wealthy friend
Athziri		Girl	Flower water
Eilan		Boy	An oak tree; Tree
Eldin-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Wise guardian; Faith; Religion
Avea-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	My father is Yahweh
Dominion		Unisex	Supreme authority; Sovereignty
Ayzel		Unisex	One who brings good fortune; Fragrance; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
Bethanie		Girl	House of figs
Azarie		Unisex	God has helped
Eoghan		Boy	Good; Born from the yew tree; Well-born
Binta		Girl	Daughter
Bertie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Noble and bright; Bright army; Bright
Baylei		Girl	Bailiff; Administrator
Eizen		Unisex	Glory; Prosperity; Eternity; Wisdom; Goodness; Virtue; Whole; Complete
Beckley		Unisex	From Beckley; Woodland clearing; Brook
Eryk		Boy	Ever ruler
Elek		Unisex	To defend; To help; Defender
Beya-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	They go
Elius-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Ancestral
Breena		Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Ezri		Boy	My helper
Bitania		Unisex	House of figs; House of affliction
Brinn		Girl	Hill; Mound; High
Eon-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious;
Filipe		Boy	A person who loves horses
Erdem-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Virtue; Knowledge; Wisdom
Fitzwilliam		Boy	Son of William; Desire; Protection
Esias		Boy	God is salvation
Cammie		Girl	Religious attendant; Noble; Bent nose
Florencio		Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous
Carlene		Girl	A free man
Breslin		Boy	A gift to the Earth; Powerful; Intelligent
Fouad		Boy	Heart; Soul
Franciszek		Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Carolena		Girl	Man; Army; Free woman; Song
Frantz		Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Caley		Boy	Jackdaw clearing; Son of Amhalghaidh
Gabriele		Boy	God is my strong man; Messenger of God
Feras		Boy	Ferocious as a lion; Perceptive
Garvin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Friend in battle; Rough or cruel fate
Carmelina		Girl	Garden
Chrisette		Girl	Bearer of Lord Jesus, the son of God
Clary		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Charlise-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Armyman
Coretta		Girl	An unmarried, young woman; A maiden
Gehrig		Boy	Spear
Gerrard		Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Ghazi		Boy	A heroic person; A warrior; A conqueror
Cristy		Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Giani-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God is gracious; God is kind; God is courteous
Chidera		Unisex	God is here
Corley		Boy	Name of a parish; Anxiety-free; Unconcerned; Small hill
Daleah		Girl	Branch; Gentle; Flower
Grantley		Boy	Big; Tall; Large fields
Gregor		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Daliana-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	The dahlia flower
Gates		Boy	Gatekeeper; A person who lived near the town gates
Gatsby		Unisex	Spike settlement; From Gaddesby
Gustave		Boy	Staff of the Geats
Haidar		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Gleb:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God's inheritance; God's legacy
Davia-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	From the street; Beloved
Hamish		Boy	Supplanter
Danyelle		Boy	A true ruler; judge
Harfateh		Boy	Always victorious; Conquering everything
Damaria		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Harshil		Boy	Joyful
Gotti		Unisex	God-like
Haskell		Boy	God strengthens; God's helmet
Danisha		Unisex	Knowledge; Learning
Denia		Girl	Valley; Divine; Avenged; Of Diana
Hassaan		Boy	The beauty; Beautiful
Graylin		Boy	Gray-haired person
Hazaiah		Boy	God Sees; God has seen; Seeing the Lord; God sees;
Domenica		Girl	One who belongs to God
Griffon		Unisex	Curved, hooked nose; Claw
Hercules		Boy	Glory of heroism; Glory of Hera
Gurman-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Hairy; Gourmet; Heart of the Guru
Dyana		Girl	Goddess; Divine
Eda		Girl	Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
Ihan		Boy	God is gracious; Full moon
Despina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Mistress; Lady

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