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
Evia		Girl	To live; To breathe; Beauty
Astin-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	God's helmet; Divine cauldron
Arshaan		Unisex	Brave; Hero; Courageous; Doer of good deeds
Erinn		Boy	Ireland; Green water
Artie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Stone; Bold
Fahima		Girl	Intelligent; Scholar
Emmalene		Unisex	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Ason		Unisex	Aythe's son; Noble title
Averett		Boy	One who is strong like a boar
Eyleen-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	One who belongs
Enaya		Unisex	Concern; Care
Atem		Unisex	Completion; Totality
Gargi		Girl	A learned woman
Genesee		Girl	A beautiful, open valley; Pleasant valley
Fiadh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wild; Wild animal; Deer; Wilderness; Respect
Ayad		Boy	Benefit; Blessing; Powerful
Aureus-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Golden; Gilded
Aymaan		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Auryn		Unisex	Gold; Golden haired; Golden one
Graziella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	Grace
Eylin		Unisex	Island; Flat land along a coast; Linen
Ayyash		Boy	Long-lived
Gionni		Boy	God is gracious
Halimah		Girl	Forbearing; Gentle; Mild-mannered
Haniyah-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pleasant; Lovely
Harriett		Girl	House owner; Lord of the manor; One who rules the home
Azi		Boy	Dragon; Serpent; An endeavor; Unending
Azarius		Boy	God has helped
Ayvan		Unisex	Palace; Veranda; Balcony; Portico; Yahweh is gracious
Ayzen		Unisex	Indigo; Blue; Color
Bence		Boy	To conquer
Bladen		Boy	From Blaydon
Azeil		Unisex	God sees; Reserved
Harbour		Unisex	Port; Refuge; Shelter
Bond		Boy	A peasant, farmer, or landowner
Inga		Girl	Ancestor; Ing is beautiful
Borna		Boy	Fight; Battle; Young
Blanton		Boy	Dweller at a homestead at the end or on a point
Heart-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Unisex	Heart
Bradon		Boy	From a broad meadow; Salmon
Bohden-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Gift from God
Bison		Unisex	Wild ox
Irhaa-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	To make calm; To tranquilize
Inayat-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Care; Concern
Honour		Unisex	Honour; Esteem; Dignity
Isolde		Girl	Ice; Battle; She who is looked upon
Ishita		Boy	Supremacy
Brinton		Boy	Settlement belonging to Brun; Fire; Flame
Brasen		Unisex	Brave; Bold
Jahaira		Girl	Jewel
Buchanan		Boy	House of the Canon
Isaura		Unisex	From Isauria
Janiece		Girl	God is merciful
Brighten-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Newborn		Unisex	To become or make bright or brighter; To become more cheerful
Jannelle		Girl	God is Gracious
Ivery		Unisex	White as elephant tusks; Pale white; Elf ruler; Elf counsel
Brinson		Unisex	Habitational name from Briençun
Cairon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	From Cairo
Jasmyne		Girl	Derived from Jessamine
Briston		Unisex	A settlement or farmstead near to a landslip
Caldwell		Boy	Cold stream
Jahara		Unisex	Shining; Precious
Careem		Boy	Generous; Noble
Cario		Boy	Strong; Victorious; Possessing goodness; Man
Buxton		Unisex	Farmstead or settlement of Buck's people; Bowing stones
Jazzmyn		Girl	Fragrant flower
Carroll		Boy	Pointed; Cutting
Jeanie		Girl	God is gracious
Carwyn		Boy	A blessed love; White
Caiman		Unisex	Crocodile
Caspar		Boy	Treasurer
Cayce		Boy	Descendant of Caomhán; Vigilant
Calcifer:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Unique-Baby-Name-Insights		Unisex	To calcify; Limestone; To bring
Jerika		Girl	Ever ruler
Chatham		Boy	Wood; Homestead; From the soldier's land
Jazarah		Unisex	Island; Land surrouded by water
Joannie		Girl	God is gracious
Cid		Boy	God; Wide island
Joselyne		Girl	Cheerful; Little Goths; Lord; Variant of Jocelyn
Clayten		Boy	Clay settlement
Johanny		Boy	God is gracious
Julieann		Girl	Young; Youthful; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Jerri		Unisex	Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name; Power of the spear
Julienne-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Chrystian		Girl	Anointed; Christ's follower
Justise		Girl	Judge; Officer of justice
Coltrane		Boy	Keeper of colts
Cori-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-Complete-Guide		Boy	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden
Cowen		Boy	Twins; Hillside indent; Born from the yew tree; Born lucky
Clayne		Unisex	A town situated near a place called Clayland
Kairy		Girl	Sea; Pure; Beloved
Curran		Boy	Little spear
Josi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God will increase
Coburn		Boy	From the Rooster Stream
Kaja		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Echo; Earth
Dagen		Boy	Small sword; Dagger; Someone who made rapiers; Warrior
Coley		Boy	Dark; Black bird; Victory of the people
Collen		Unisex	Hazel; Victory of the people
Croy		Boy	Son of Ruadh; The red one; Person from Croy
Kalissa		Girl	Noble one

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