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
Hawwa-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	To breathe; To live
Hayah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Life
Hayla-Baby-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Hay Clearing; Hay meadow; A variant spelling of Hayley
Denari		Girl	Religion; Currency
Dieter		Boy	Warrior; Ruler of the people
Gissel		Unisex	Pledge; Promise; Hostage
Diogo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Hamdi		Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Divij-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Pronunciation		Boy	One who appeared from heaven; Dearly loved
Desiderio		Boy	Desire; Longing
Gracelin-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Graceful; Charming; Elegant
Hiya		Girl	Heart full of happiness and joy
Ilma		Girl	Knowledge; Air
Devaj		Unisex	Born of the gods
Doron-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Fun-Facts		Boy	Gift
Intisar-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Triumph; Victory; Revenge
Dewitt		Unisex	The white one
Isabelly		Girl	A variant of Isabella; God is my oath
Durant		Boy	Enduring
Durell		Boy	From Airelle, France
Duy-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Dimension
Ileen		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Dillian		Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea; Sea God
Happy		Boy	Delighted; Pleased; Glad; Chance; Luck
Dyllon		Boy	To tide; To flow
Illyana		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Early		Boy	Noble; Early rising; Eagle clearing
Donelle		Girl	Ruler of the world
Jadie-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Girl	Green gemstone; Jade
Divith		Unisex	Going to the sky or heaven
Dravin		Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Ehab-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Gift
Dray-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Expert-Guide		Boy	Masculine; Man
Isobella-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	My God is an oath
Hiromi		Unisex	Generous; Abundant; Prosperous; Vast
Eito		Boy	Glorious person; Honorable scholar
Elend-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Sun's first ray
Iliyah-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Dupree		Unisex	From the meadow
Elior		Boy	My God is my light
Inori-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Prayer
Janah		Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Eliu		Boy	He is my God; Sun
Edilberto		Boy	Noble; Bright
Janani		Girl	Mother; Giver of life
Elkanah		Boy	God has purchased
Elkin		Boy	God has purchased
Ivelle		Unisex	Fork in a river
Elston		Boy	Name of a town; Son of Ellis; Noble; Settlement
Eliano		Boy	Sun
Eirik		Unisex	Ever ruler
Jaiah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Victory
Enzio-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A ruler at home
Ephrem		Boy	Fruitful
Jaisa		Unisex	God makes
Jeneen		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Jeneva		Girl	Family; Woman; Clan
Jasia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-History-&-Pronunciation		Boy	God is gracious
Jennika		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennyfer		Girl	Beautiful and easy-going individual
Jerusha		Girl	Possession; Inheritance; Legacy
Jesica		Girl	To behold
Elroi		Unisex	God is my shepherd; God who sees me; King
Jenavie		Girl	Family; Kin; Woman, wife
Eymen-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	More fortunate; Lucky; Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed
Jani-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious; Woman
Ezechiel		Boy	God will strengthen
Jaslin		Unisex	Jasmine; Gift from God
Joelene		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Fabiano		Boy	Bean farmer
Enlil		Unisex	God of wind and storms
Facundo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Expert-Guide		Boy	Eloquent
Jones		Girl	Son of John; Yahweh is gracious
Fadil		Boy	Virtuous; Generous
Esmael		Boy	God hears
Jetzabel		Girl	To exalt; To dwell
Jonna		Girl	God is gracious; God has given
Jeannine		Unisex	God is gracious
Fatih		Boy	Conqueror
Escanor		Unisex	North shine
Jovita		Girl	Father of the sky; Jupiter
Feivel-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Bright; Pure
Juhi		Girl	Jasmine flower
Fenwick		Boy	Swamp; Bog; Village; Town; One who lives near a dairy farm
Joannah		Girl	God is gracious
Esper		Unisex	Hopeful; God's warrior
Ezaan		Boy	Obedience; Submission
Flynt		Boy	Stream; Rock
Ezan		Girl	Call to worship
Euro		Unisex	Gold
Forrester		Boy	Keeper of the woods; Timber grower; Woodland
Exton		Unisex	One who comes from the town Exton
Franck		Boy	Frank; Frenchman; Spear
Freyr		Boy	Norse God of weather; Lord
Gadi		Boy	Lucky; Fortunate
Fahed		Boy	Panther; Leopard
Gahan		Boy	Son of Eachán; Descendant of Gaoithín; Wise; Wind
Jina		Unisex	To walk; Precious child; Intelligence; Elegance
Kalai		Girl	Peace; Tranquility
Gamal		Boy	Beauty; Old

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