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
Striker		Unisex	Aggressive
Suede-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A type of soft, velvety leather; Gloves from Sweden
Ruah		Unisex	Breath; Spirit
Sun-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-5-Key-Insights		Unisex	Grandchild; Descendant; Goodness
Rubani		Unisex	A pilot
Thadeus		Boy	Heart
Tan		Boy	New; Flat; Smooth; Morning; Dawn; Pale; Deep pool; Lake; Quiet; Tranquil; Resist; Withstand
Taiven		Unisex	Peace; Tranquility
Sibley		Girl	Prophetess
Thorn		Boy	Town of thorns
Taiyo		Unisex	Sun; Strong sunlight; Ocean
Sidratul		Girl	Cedar of the farthest point
Thornton		Boy	A thorn town
Safari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	A journey; An expedition
Tam		Unisex	Honest; Innocent; Twin; Date palm; Heart; Three
Sinead		Girl	God is gracious; God gratified
Tavius-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Eighth
Toran		Boy	Holding fast; Festoon; Archway
Sefora		Girl	Bird
Saje-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Herb; Wise sage
Seraiah-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Yahweh is ruler
Sneha-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights-For-New-Moms		Girl	Love; Affection; Devotion
Trayton		Boy	Tree town
Sanaiya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Solomiya:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Peace
Treven		Boy	A fair town near homestead
Trumaine		Boy	One who has a great influence on many
Sharvi		Boy	Divine
Theoren		Boy	Godly; Strong; Powerful
Shilah-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	He who is a brother; Conduct; Character; Daughter of the mountain
Tex-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Someone from Texas
Suhaila		Girl	Level; Even; A bright star
Shahad		Unisex	Pure honey
Shamiya		Unisex	Pretty; Polite
Tanaya		Girl	Daughter; Belonging to one's family; This child of mine
Taqwa		Girl	Piety; Devotion
Siomara-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	War; Battle; Famous
Thoryn		Unisex	From above; God of thunder
Tayana		Girl	Follower of Christ; A Christian; Tailor
Teah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Goddess; Godly
Vaibhav		Boy	Glory; Might; Power
Shylynn		Unisex	Majestic; Courteous; Waterfall; Admirable
Siani-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is gracious
Tres-Name-Key-Insights:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Third born
Tiegan		Girl	Darling; Pretty; Descendant of Tadhgán
Spruha		Boy	Wish; Desire; Longing; A request
Tiffani		Girl	Manifestation of the God
Trystin		Unisex	Noisy; Full of sorrow
Tove		Girl	Beautiful Thor, Thunder; Beloved
Synthia		Girl	Woman from Cynthus
Umer		Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Life
Tyde-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Inflow of sea; Interpret; Decipher
Valerio		Boy	To be strong
Varad		Boy	Boon; God of fire
Vasilios		Boy	Royal; King
Sua		Unisex	Fire; To count; Very beautiful; Big needle
Tzipporah		Girl	Bird
Vayu		Boy	Wind; Breath
Teuila		Girl	Flower of Samoa
Veeraj		Boy	Sovereign; Mighty ruler
Vijay		Unisex	Victorious or triumphant
Wolfram		Boy	Wolf raven
Vedanshi		Girl	A part of Vedas
Vic		Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Vinnie		Unisex	To conquer; Elf friend
Vision		Unisex	Sight; To see
Yamato		Boy	Great harmony
Valeri		Boy	To be strong
Westbrook		Unisex	Stream in the west
Whitton		Unisex	White village or settlement
Wyndham		Boy	Village near a winding path; Wigmund's home
Winfield		Unisex	Field; Meadow
Vickie		Girl	Victory; Conqueror
Worth		Unisex	Value; Enclosure
Zaha		Girl	Clear; Pure; Bright; Shining
Yordan		Boy	Descent; Flow down
Varenya		Unisex	Desirable; Excellent
Wrangler		Unisex	Tough; To wrestle
Zahirah		Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Helper; Supporter
Yaphet		Boy	Enlarged
Varshini		Unisex	Rain; Rainy season
Yasiin		Girl	36th chapter of the Quran
Velvet		Unisex	A soft-napped fabric
Yassen		Boy	Ash tree; Clear; Serene
Yazir-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Strong; Powerful
Wisteria		Unisex	Flowers
Wrynn-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strength and leadership
Yoona		Girl	Allow; Consent; Soft; Sleek
Xinyi-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Happy; Heart; Harmony
Yoav		Boy	Yahweh is father
Xya		Unisex	Mysterious; Intriguing
Zafir		Boy	Victorious
Yasira		Unisex	To be rich; To become easy
Zissel		Girl	Sweet
Zahria		Girl	Scattering wind
Zowie		Girl	Life
Zakari		Boy	God remembers
Yuli		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Zuly-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Usage-|-Complete-Guide		Girl	Downy-bearded; Healthy; Vigorous
Zalena		Girl	Sunshine; Bright light

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