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
Saia		Unisex	Peaceful; Merciful; Shadow; Shelter
Shelbie		Girl	Willow farm; From the estate of the slope
Shelley		Girl	Clearing on a bank; Meadow's edge
Chai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Chan		Boy	Exhibit; Old; Ancient; Display
Caid		Unisex	Round
Sita		Girl	Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama
Caulder-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Hard water stream; A person from Calder in Midlothian and Caithness, or Cawdor in Nairnshire
Sargun		Unisex	Blessed with many virtues; All good things
Sola		Girl	To err; To go astray; Sky; Sun
Cartel-Baby-Name:-29-Insights-From-Pronunciation-To-Numerology		Unisex	Poster; Placard; Page
Christien-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Nicknames		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Supriya		Girl	The good woman who is beloved
Christo-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Follower of Christ; The anointed
Surina		Girl	Goddess
Chuck		Boy	Free man; Army
Caven		Unisex	Hollow
Susanne		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Coal		Boy	A rocky type material used as a fuel; Coal black; One with swarthy skin
Caylor		Unisex	Charcoal burner; Charcoal seller
Suzana		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Coe		Boy	Jackdaw
Shyra		Unisex	Song
Takara-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Jewel; Treasure
Takiyah-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pious; Righteous
Chasten		Unisex	Someone who lived near the chestnut tree; Chestnut
Talisa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-4-Famous-Namesakes		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Luck; Fortune
Tamaya-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who is the center of everything
Costa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Boy	Stable; Steadfast; Firm; Secure; Rib
Chidubem		Unisex	The one repaired by the Almighty
Tamina		Girl	Lord; Master; Thought
Smaya		Unisex	Astonishment; Pride; Gentle smile
Tarynn		Girl	Land of Eoghan
Teanna-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	A Christian; To anoint
Czar		Boy	Hairy; Long-haired
Tehya		Girl	Bandage; Precious
Dacian		Boy	The region encompassing Romania and Moldova
Sumeya		Unisex	High above
Teia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Goddess; Compose; Bind; Love; Affection
Tallula		Girl	Leaping water
Daler		Boy	Courage; Valiant; Brave
Thara		Girl	Stream; Water; Wealth
Tigerlily-Name-Popularity-And-Meaning-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A tiger lily flower
Dallon		Boy	The blind man
Conlee		Unisex	Valiant; Descendant of Conghalach
Cortney		Boy	Short; Short nose; From the court
Timberly		Girl	Timber clearing
Damaris		Boy	Calf; Girl; Gentle; Heifer
Tiya		Girl	Flame; Aunt
Corwyn		Boy	Heart's delight; Leather
Darek		Boy	A gifted ruler; Power of a tribe
Tarryn		Unisex	Rocky hill; Earth
Darick		Boy	Strong person; Ruler of the people
Triana		Girl	Three rivers; A famous emperor; A person from Triana in Seville
Daud-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Trixie		Girl	Voyager; Traveler
Temari-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Handball; Sky; Heaven
Vianca-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	White; Fair-colored
Tenleigh:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Tine clearing
Delvon		Boy	Godly friend; Bright friend; Proud friend
Tonya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Unisex	Priceless; Praiseworthy ; Flourishing
Vika		Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Davier-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Beloved
Viona		Girl	White; Blessed
Umi		Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Mother
Dione:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Goddess; Sky; Shine; Of Zeus
Desmon		Boy	Man from South Munster
Vihaana		Unisex	Morning; Dawn
Dionisio		Boy	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Divyam		Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Waniya-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Soft, gentle breeze
Devron		Boy	Divine
Vincenza		Unisex	To conquer; Prevailing
Vyla		Unisex	Island; Night; Gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero
Donn		Boy	Chief; Noble; Brown; Ruler of the world
Dhanush		Boy	Bow; Armed with a bow
Waleska		Unisex	Strong
Dimitris		Girl	Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Destry		Unisex	War horse
Zakia		Girl	Pure; Intelligent
Xiadani		Unisex	The flower that arrived
Zandra		Girl	Defender of humankind
Yelina		Boy	Tender; Delicate
Yliana		Girl	God is my light; My God is Yahweh
Xola		Unisex	Calm; To be at peace; To forgive
Zawadi		Girl	Gift
Zacari		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Duran		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Durrell		Boy	From Airelle, France
Dwaine		Boy	Little dark one
Doran		Boy	Stranger; Wanderer; Grandson
Eashan		Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva; Sun; Lord or master
Zayana		Boy	Adorned; Beautiful; Radiant
Edge		Boy	An end of surface; A ridge; Someone who lives near a prominent ridge or hillside
Zamani-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Time; Eternity
Abbigale		Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Ediz		Boy	High
Abiha		Girl	Her father; Father of her
Efrem		Boy	Fruitful
Zannah		Unisex	Quick; Merry; Alert; Hospitable

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