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
Rivka		Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Onyx-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Unisex	Claw; Nail; Fingernail; Gemstone
Brylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Unisex	Woodland or clearing
Guillermo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Will helmet; Desired protection
Clarissa		Girl	Bright; Clear
Wayne		Boy	Wagon builders
Cynthia		Girl	Moon; Woman from Cynthus
Eddie		Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Davina		Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Dash		Boy	To run or sprint; One from Chiel
Elisha		Boy	God provides salvation
Hassan-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautifier; Improver; Benefactor
Zaria		Girl	Blooming flower
Alonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Madisyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Child of a mighty warrior; Son of Maud; Matthew's son; Strength in battle
Aron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Paula		Girl	Small; Humble
Carl-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Free man; Army
Madalyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights-Into-Variations		Girl	Tower; Of Magdala
Kelvin		Boy	From the narrow river
Amelie		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Jaxxon		Boy	Son of Jack
Vienna		Girl	The capital of Austria; Forest stream
Jon		Boy	God is gracious
Haisley		Girl	Enclosure on the hill; Wet haylands; Forest clearing
Rohan		Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Journi		Girl	Of the day; Defined course of traveling
Melvin		Boy	Bad town
Oaklee		Unisex	Oak clearing; From the oak meadow
Kace-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Vigilant
Yousef		Boy	Jehovah increases
Ainhoa		Girl	Town of Virgin Mary
Aldo		Boy	Noble; Old; Wise
Livia		Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Larry-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	From Laurentum
Amaia		Girl	The ending; Final resolution; The beginning of the end
Miller		Boy	Mill, Mill keeper
Adele-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest; Just
Miley		Girl	Gracious; Soldier
Marcel		Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Jakob		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Princess-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Daughter of the monarch; Royal daughter
Vincenzo		Boy	To conquer
Yara-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lady of the lake; Friend; Helper; Small butterfly; Courage; Strength
Averi		Girl	Elf counsel; King
Kellan		Boy	Slender; Son of Alan; Beautiful; Little rock; Son of Colin; Young one
Kyleigh		Girl	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kellen		Boy	Strong; Bright-headed; Slender; Great warrior; Swampy area
Penny		Girl	A coin; Weaver; Duck
Amayah		Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley; Close to God; Night rain
Joey		Boy	God will increase; God will add; God is gracious
Emmeline-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Work
Kristopher-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bearing Christ
Lilyana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-16-Cultural-Variants		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Ernesto		Boy	Earnest; Serious; Sincere; Resolute
Linda		Girl	Beautiful; Soft; Flexible; Linden tree; to wait
Sariyah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Its-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is ruler
Crystal		Unisex	Crystal; Ice
Gary-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Trace		Boy	Domain or region belonging to Thracius; Warlike; Fighter
Keyla		Girl	Crown of laurels; Wreath; Pure; God-like
Clyde		Boy	Warm; Friendly; From the River Clyde
Noemi		Girl	Pleasantness; Delight
Isabela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is my oath
Fisher		Boy	Fisherman
Enoch		Boy	Dedicated; Disciplined; Trained
Aniya		Girl	God is gracious; God has shown meaning
Magnus-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Large; Great
Kallie		Girl	Man; Army; Most beautiful
Crosby-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Residing by the sign of the cross; Shrine of the cross
Marianna		Girl	Sea; Grace
Jaxx		Unisex	Son of Jack
Bronson		Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Chana		Girl	A favor from almighty God
Eugene-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Chanel		Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker
Jadiel		Boy	God is my fortune; To know God
Estella		Girl	Star
Lee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Clearing; Meadow
Alaiya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; High; Lofty
Jillian		Girl	Youthful; Sky father; Downy-bearded
Mordechai		Boy	A great soldier; One who worships Marduk; Servant of Marduk
Zora		Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Ellianna		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Madden		Unisex	Dog; Hound
Khari		Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Estelle		Girl	Star
Elsa:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	God is my oath
Atreus-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Fearless
Brecken		Boy	Freckled; Speckled
Itzayana		Girl	Itza people of Central America; Resin; Nectar
Caspian		Boy	White; Caspian sea
Raina		Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Westley-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	West woodland; West clearing
Sunny		Unisex	Sunshine; Cheerful temperament
Ishaan-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord; Guardian of the north-east direction; Lord Shiva
Kristian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Martha		Girl	Mistress; Lady
Musa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Maxine		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest

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