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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | New; Mountain; Top | |
| |  Girl | Who is like God?; Victory of the people | |
| | Boy | Little; Slender; Spectator | |
| | Unisex | Light of God; Lamp of God | |
| | Girl | Germanic goddess of fertility and spring; East; Toward the sunrise | |
| | Girl | Army counsel; Water-born; Lotus; Water | |
| | Unisex | Ornamented; Nice; Little girl; Fire | |
| | Girl | The triumphant winner | |
| | Unisex | Christmas | |
| | Girl | Woman; Wife | |
| | Girl | Fourth; Springtime | |
| | Unisex | Marked; Rice field | |
| | Boy | Wealth | |
| | Girl | God has healed | |
| | Boy | Son of peace; Humble; The sea | |
| | Unisex | New | |
| | Girl | Traveller; Wayfarer; Pedestrian | |
| | Girl | Blood; Red | |
| | Girl | Sand; Grain of sand | |
| | Boy | Son of Patrick | |
| | Unisex | One who brings good things | |
| | Girl | Exhibit great joy or delight | |
| | Boy | Little rock | |
| | Boy | The son of Peter; Stone | |
| | Boy | A man of valor | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Lover; Friend; Partner | |
| | Boy | Wind; Style | |
| | Unisex | Vibrant red poppy flower | |
| | Boy | Pious; Dutiful | |
| | Boy | Kind; One of many names of Lord Shiva | |
| | Boy | A crafty, tricky person | |
| | Boy | Earth; Wide | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Foresight; Forethought | |
| | Girl | A magnificent queen | |
| | Boy | Fifth | |
| | Girl | Meaningful life; Great desire | |
| | Boy | Thunder; Honest; Bounteous; Wheel; Advice | |
| | Girl | A bright flower; Desert; Battlefield | |
| | Unisex | Door of a castle; Crown | |
| | Unisex | Fragrance; Triumph; Strength | |
| | Girl | A little saint | |
| | Girl | Queen; Pure; Plum; Cherry blossom; Apple tree; Little king; Reason; Garden; Park; Sound; Logic | |
| | Unisex | Peaceful; Flowing; Serene | |
| | Girl | Man; Army; Free man | |
| | Boy | The reasonable one | |
| | Girl | She who sings; Bright meadow | |
| | Boy | A little king; King's child | |
| | Girl | New victory | |
| | Boy | Power | |
| | Unisex | Kind; Gentle; Compassionate; Soft-hearted | |
| | Girl | A woman from Cynthus; Light | |
| | Unisex | To rise | |
| | Girl | Verse of a hymn | |
| | Boy | Son or descendant of a brave ruler; Son of Richard | |
| | Unisex | Companion in night conversation; Under God's rule; To talk in the evening; Battle; War; Enchanting; Early morning fragrance; Entertaining companion; Wind | |
| | Unisex | Light; Brightness; Intelligence | |
| | Boy | Stream; From the heart | |
| | Boy | Perfection | |
| | Boy | Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel | |
| | Girl | High above | |
| | Girl | A kind of a yellow flower that follows the Sun | |
| | Boy | Rose | |
| | Girl | Escape; Flight | |
| | Boy | Prince of Dragonstone | |
| | Unisex | Red; Reeds; Roe headland; Brushwood | |
| | Boy | Nature; Creation; Universe | |
| | Girl | High above | |
| | Unisex | Daydream; To dream; To rave | |
| | Girl | Beautiful water; My God is my oath | |
| | Boy | Witness; Martyr | |
| | Unisex | Sun | |
| | Boy | River swallowing rivers; Four; Walk; Poet | |
| | Unisex | Son of Ruadhagán | |
| | Girl | God's gift | |
| | Girl | Dew from God | |
| | Boy | Happy; Fortunate; To console | |
| | Girl | From the clan of Roman empire | |
| | Boy | Wealth; Fortune; Guard | |
| | Unisex | Chapter | |
| | Unisex | Wheel; Wheelwright | |
| | Boy | Ancient; One that will last forever | |
| | Girl | A Sabine | |
| | Unisex | Ruler; Rose; Dittany | |
| | Girl | Stone; Rock; Bright and clear day; Pure; Clean | |
| | Unisex | Golden dawn or morning sunlight | |
| | Girl | Goddess | |
| | Girl | Will helmet | |
| | Boy | Wise; Learned; Savior; To save; One who saves | |
| | Unisex | Day of rest; Saturday | |
| | Girl | Light; Luster; Splendor; Shining; Bright | |
| | Boy | A woodcutter; Carpenter | |
| | Boy | Leader; Commander | |
| | Boy | Sword of Religion | |
| | Boy | A seaman; Sea spear; Victory; Brave | |
| | Boy | From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted | |
| | Boy | Servant; To preserve; To keep safe | |
| | Boy | Falcon, Hawk | |
| | Girl | Battle; Bright | |
| | Boy | Warrior; Fighter | |
As the world continues to evolve, the trend in baby names also changes with time. The popular baby names of 2020 depict this dynamic change, highlighting the growing demand for baby names that carry deep meaning and historical significance. Most parents seemed to be drawn to distinctive names that reflected their individuality. These names also depicted their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. By exploring the names listed above, you can find a name that appeals to you and aligns with your vision for your child’s identity and future.
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
References
- Popular Names in 2019.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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