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
Laden		Boy	Invite the guest; Heavily loaded
Jenika-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Graceful; Light; God's gracious gift
Jazzy		Girl	Jasmine (yas flower); Music genre Jazz; Energetic
Josseline		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe
Jeanelle		Unisex	God is gracious
Judi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Variations		Girl	Jewish woman; Praised; A mountain mentioned in the Quran
Larsen		Boy	Son of Lars; From Laurentum
Kuiper		Unisex	Cooper; Barrel maker
Juliany		Girl	Great listener; Counselor
Lavar		Boy	An African American name
Lemar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sea; Land famous
Lennie		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Kailie		Girl	Slender; Fair; Pure; Who is like God
Jinan		Unisex	Paradise; Garden; Gold; Money; Peace; Quiet
Leto-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wife; Hidden; Forgotten; Happy; Joyful
Lamin		Unisex	Firstborn boy; Trustworthy
Kallista		Girl	Most beautiful
Linton		Boy	Flax town; Linden tree town or enclosure
Layland		Boy	One who lived by the unseeded land
Lionell		Boy	Little lion
Llewellyn-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Karelyn		Girl	A Dominic Republic variation of Caroline; Free man
Lui		Boy	Light; From Lucania; Famous warrior; Thunder
Karyna		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Dear; Beloved; Friend; Darling; Loved one
Lyman		Boy	From the meadow; Beloved man; Living by River Leine
Macklyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins,-And-Popularity		Boy	The son of Flann
Kathlyn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variants		Girl	Pure and simple; Clear; Each of the two
Kathrynn		Girl	Pure
Kaiana		Unisex	Element of Earth; Divine
Levian		Unisex	Lion-like; Brave; Dear friend
Kalyssa-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Most beautiful
Lewi		Unisex	Joined; Attached
Lewyn		Unisex	Dear friend
Loay		Boy	Wild ox; To be slow
Kaisha		Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kaleiah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Jehovah's light
Maico		Boy	One who is strong; Strength
Kelsee		Girl	The brave one
Karri		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Free man; Army
Malhar		Boy	Giver of Rain; One of the Ragas; A Raga Used in Indian Music
Kanari		Unisex	Excellent; Beautiful; Flower; Dignity; Love; Grant
Malvin		Boy	One who likes to be in charge; A chief; Bad settlement; Council friend
Macson-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Strong; Courageous.
Maclane		Unisex	Son of the servant of Saint John; God is gracious
Kimberlin		Girl	Cyneburg's field
Karys		Unisex	Love
Keerat		Boy	Fame; Distinction; Recognition; Eminence; Sing God's praises or glory
Magizhan		Unisex	Charismatic; Happiness; Joy
Kirpa		Girl	Mercy; Blessing
Katriel		Girl	My crown of God; The crowned Lord; Crown of God
Klea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Glory of the father
Marven		Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Kayal		Unisex	Lake; Fish
Makoto		Unisex	Sincerity; Honesty
Keala-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Astrology		Unisex	The path; The road
Mateen		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Kealohilani		Unisex	The shine of the heaven
Mattson		Boy	Son of Matthew
Mayank-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-Expectant-Parents		Boy	Moon; Beautiful
Manveer-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Kemara		Unisex	Fiery leader
Kortney		Girl	Short nose
Melchor		Boy	God is king; City of the king
Merick		Boy	A dark-skinned person; A swarthy; A moor
Kimara		Unisex	Rare beauty; Precious
Micael		Boy	Who is like Yaweh?
Kohana		Boy	Small flower; Little flower; Love flower; Child; Offspring; Young; Flower; Small; Tiny; Little; Wave; Billow; Surge; Vegetable; Greens; Swift; Speedy; Rapid
Kindle		Girl	Valley on the River Kent; Set fire
Kymberly		Girl	From Cyneburg's field; Royal fortress; Bold; Brave
Mihailo		Boy	Who is like God
Korea		Girl	From the name of the Asian country
Massai		Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Millard		Boy	A guardian or care-taker of the mill
Menelik-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of the wise man
Miraj-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The ascent; The inclined path to God; Place of ascent
Mccarthy		Unisex	Loving
Mohan		Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
Krissy		Boy	Follower of Christ; A Christian
Mclaren		Unisex	Son of Labhrann
Mohsin		Boy	Beneficient
Krithika		Girl	Pleiades star cluster
Lavanya		Girl	Beauty; Good-looking; Grace
Moroni-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Nephite prophet; Son of Mormon; Lord; Master; My beloved; I was beloved
Mikias		Boy	Who is like God
Mounir		Boy	A bright, shining person
Moustafa		Boy	the chosen one
Mico		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Modesto		Girl	Moderate; Restrained
Milam		Unisex	From the house situated near the mill
Lamiah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Shining; Radiant
Leyanna		Girl	Combination of Ley and Anne
Naaman		Boy	Pleasantness; Pleasant; Beautiful; Agreeable; Delightful
Lilja		Girl	Lily flower; Symbol of purity
Nadal		Boy	Christmas; Christmas day; Day of the Lord
Linnaea		Girl	A small bluish flower type; A twinflower
Nader		Boy	Rare
Lasya		Girl	Goddess Parvati's graceful dance
Latifah-Baby-Name-Guide:-23-Essential-Insights		Boy	Gentle; Kind
Morgen		Unisex	Born of the sea
Lisanna		Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace

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