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
Amando		Boy	Lovable; Worthy of love
Annalena		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Grace
Amunet		Unisex	The hidden one
Ambrosio		Boy	Divine being; Immortal
Amitai		Boy	Prophet Jonah's father; My truth; True
Amram		Boy	Exalated one
Alakay		Unisex	One who brings joy
Ananth		Boy	Endless; Infinite; Eternal; Forever; Immortal
Arlena		Girl	Pledge; Oath; Promise
Angelito		Boy	Little messenger of God
Arshiya		Girl	Heavenly; Worthy of a throne; Abode of Allah
Alhaji		Boy	An honorific title of a pilgrim
Anir		Boy	Spiritual warrior; Angel; Sound; Echo; News
Asenath		Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Annais		Girl	Grace; Favor; Pure
Areeb		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Clever
Arick		Boy	Ever-ruling; Powerful ruler; Holy ruler
Arjuna		Boy	White; Silver; Clear
Avynn-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Beauty; Blessed; Beginning
Armstrong		Boy	Strong arm; Strong fighter; Son of a strong man
Arcadius:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Of Arcadia
Ayse		Girl	Living; Alive; Moon-like; Happy
Arne		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler
Arpan		Boy	Offering to the Lord; Worship; Submission; Surrender
Ardi-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Heron; Descent; Land; Earth; Soil
Arran-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Notorious; High mountain; Name of an island
Azrah		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; Support; Help; Protection
Arsal		Boy	One who was sent; To send
Arhaam		Boy	Compassionate and merciful
Aubreyanna		Girl	Elf ruler; Favor; Grace
Arora-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	More; Dawn
Belicia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble and beautiful
Ashvika		Unisex	Satiety; Satisfaction; Little mare
Aslynn		Unisex	Ash tree clearing
Asahi		Boy	Morning sun
Arjay		Unisex	Powerful; Complete
Bettie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-History,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Girl	Pledged to God; God's promise; God is my oath
Beyonce		Girl	Beyond others
Arlis		Boy	Pledge
Atli		Boy	Little father
Augusta		Boy	Venerable; Exalted; Magnificent
Bailyn		Boy	One who was a bailiff
Auren		Boy	Heard; Laurel; Mountain of strength
Avaiya		Unisex	Unique; Mystical; Ethereal
Avier		Boy	The new house
Bellanie		Girl	Beautiful friend; Gift of God; Grace
Arvik		Unisex	Independent; Universal
Brionna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Aryen-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Noble, strong, and brave
Blaike		Boy	Light
Bronwen		Girl	White Raven; Blessed breast
Awad		Boy	Reward; Compensation; Compassionate
Aurel		Girl	Golden; Gilded; Fair-haired; Light of God
Athens		Unisex	Of Athena; Wisdom and courage
Cadie		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Rhythm; Flow; Talkative; Falling
Caelia		Girl	Heaven
Audemar-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Wealth and fame
Azarel		Boy	One who is helped by God
Breleigh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Briar clearing; Meadow
Caoimhe		Girl	Beautiful; Dear; Beloved; Gentle
Caralyn		Girl	Free man; Beloved; Friend
Carolin		Girl	Man; Army
Bakr		Boy	A baby camel
Avyansh		Boy	Divine part; Indestructible part; Part of indestructible
Blyss		Girl	Gladness; Joy; Cheerful person
Catelynn		Girl	Each of the two; Pure
Catharine		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture; My consecration of your name
Avriel		Girl	To open; Opening buds of spring; Name of an angel
Axis		Unisex	An imaginary or real line around which an object rotates; A central theme
Christabella		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; Beautiful
Carolann		Boy	Little champion
Benno		Boy	Bear
Beowulf		Boy	Bee wolf; Bear; Battle wolf
Claudette		Girl	Lame; Disabled
Bergen		Boy	Mountain; Hill dweller; Accurate
Clementina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Merciful; Gentle
Azario		Unisex	Unexpected; Creative; Dreamer
Bilaal		Boy	Moistening; Full moon; Victorious
Birk		Boy	Fortress; Hard; Brave; Firm
Chassity		Girl	Purity; Virtue; Modesty; Pure
Cressida		Girl	Golden
Bomani		Boy	Warrior
Bam		Unisex	Slam; Loud thud
Bonifacio		Boy	One with good fate
Chevi		Boy	Personification of music
Daina-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Song; Hymn
Brace		Boy	Arms
Daja		Girl	Day
Brahim-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Father of many; Mercy
Danay		Girl	From Denmark
Dannia		Girl	God is my judge
Dannika		Girl	Lord is supreme; Morning star
Brenn		Boy	Prince; King; Raindrop; Fire; Sword
Blayde		Boy	Leaf of a plant; Cutting edge; Sword; To rule; Glory
Breyer		Boy	One who brews
Cayenne-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Hot pepper
Davinah		Girl	Beloved
Damiana		Boy	The one who tames
Ciani-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Happy; Lucky; Light; Bright; Manly
Burhan		Boy	Proof; An epithet of Prophet Muhammad

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