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
Brayley		Girl	Woodland; Clearing; Briar meadow
Olly		Unisex	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Carlina		Girl	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Ozymandias		Boy	Ancient Egyptian regnal name or title of Pharaoh Ramesses II
Parin		Boy	Lord Ganesha
Park		Boy	One who lives near park; Nobleman; Stone; Plain
Cerys		Girl	A lovely individual
Peniel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Face of God; Vision of God; One who sees God
Charissa-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Grace; Beloved; Kind
Philipp		Boy	Lover of horses; Friend of horses; Horse lover
Onix		Unisex	Claw; Nail; Gemstone
Pragyan		Boy	One who posesseses the greater knowledge
Oshen-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ocean, vastness, tranquility
Christella-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Christ follower and believer; Ice
Pratyush		Boy	Dawn; To appear; To rise
Christin		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ
Priam		Boy	Redeemed; Beloved
Ozil		Unisex	Core of a city; Heart of a city; Essence of a city
Ciela-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sky; Heaven
Chidinma		Girl	God is good
Ceanna		Unisex	Favor; Grace
Clemence		Girl	Merciful; Gentle
Paxten		Unisex	One from the peaceful farm
Chrystal		Boy	Crystal; Colourless glass; Ice
Rafferty		Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Quantez-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Powerful; Unique; Leader
Power		Unisex	A source or means of supplying energy
Ralston		Boy	From Ralston; A town in Scotland; Counsel; Enclosure
Ramin		Boy	Peace; Joy
Quinnton		Boy	Fifth
Danah		Girl	The one from Denmark; Wise; God is my judge
Raees-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Leader; Chief; Master; Head; Boss
Deetya		Girl	Given
Raeden		Boy	Thunder God; Lightning; Beam of light; Protection
Dalya		Unisex	Hanging branch
Riordan		Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Roane		Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree
Rojelio		Boy	Famous spear; Request; Entreaty
Dela		Boy	God; Deity; Complete; Satisfied; Savior; Noble
Elen		Girl	Torch; Shining light; Nymph
Ronal		Boy	Ruler's counsel
Reyn		Unisex	Rain; Advise; Counsel
Eleora		Girl	God is the ultimate light
Ruthvik		Boy	Saint; Truth
Diara-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Lion
Rilan		Unisex	Rye land
Ellenora		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Elynn		Girl	Torch; Moon; Light; Warming
Sabri		Boy	Patient
Efrata		Unisex	Fruitful place
Rito		Unisex	Pearl; Reasonable person
Romulo-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Fun-Facts		Boy	From Rome
Eilyn		Unisex	Little bird; Strength; Wished for
Rodriquez		Unisex	Son of Rodrigo; Famous power
Elika		Boy	A blooming, fruitful tree; Bright; Noble; My God is an oath
Elany		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Rolen		Unisex	Fame; Land; Brave
Sanders		Boy	Defending men
Rutvik		Boy	Holy life; Goodness of life; Sage; Priest; Scholar; One who seeks enlightenment; One who meditates on the Lord's name
Sandy		Boy	Defending men
Emilija		Girl	Rival
Sava		Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Elilah		Unisex	God is my strength
Sager		Boy	Sea spear; Brave victory
Senan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little old one
Emila		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Enora		Girl	Honor; Dignity
Severiano		Boy	He who is stern
Emiline		Girl	Rival; Industrious; Peaceful home
Sahaan-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Patience and perseverance
Estrellita		Girl	Star
Emie-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Great; Rival
Sahal		Unisex	Easy; Without trouble; Without difficulty; Uncomplicated; Plain; A mostly flat area of land that doesn't have many trees
Shamus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Shan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Pride or prestige; Stony; Old and wise
Sharbel		Boy	God's story
Shashank		Boy	Moon; Hare-marked
Evony-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Yew tree
Sheikh		Boy	Elder; Tribe's leader; Islamic scholar
Eugenie		Boy	Well-born; Noble
Emonie		Unisex	Faith
Sherwin		Boy	Swift runner; To shear wind
Shoaib		Boy	Midianite prophet in Quran; Abundance
Fara		Girl	Joyful; Happiness; To travel; Family
Shomari-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Personality		Boy	One with a forceful personality
Shreyash		Boy	Superior; Best
Shaka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Brave warrior; Leader; Power; Pretty
Shakai		Unisex	God; One of the names of Jesus
Francheska		Girl	Frenchman; Frenchwoman
Shyheim		Boy	A gift of Jehovah
Eveleigh		Unisex	Boar; Woodland; Clearing
Fajr		Unisex	Dawn; Beginning
Sharav		Unisex	Pure; Innocent
Silvano		Boy	Of the woods
Shivan		Boy	Auspicious; Pure
Sinai		Boy	Mount Sinai; From the desert of clay
Eztli		Unisex	Blood
Fabeha:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Origin-&-Personality-Insights		Unisex	Fortunate
Glorianna		Girl	Glory; Grace; Favor; Praise
Greisy		Girl	Graceful

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