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
Rawson		Boy	The son of a famous wolf
Racer		Unisex	Current; Rapid forward movement; Contest of speed; Channel; Path
Rage-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-to-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Madness
Reginal		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Authority
Annorah		Girl	Graceful; Full of light
Remo		Boy	Twin; A habitational name for someone from the city of Rheims; Oarsman
Ralo		Unisex	Warrior; Attractive
Ananiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Cloud of the Lord; Protected by God
Aseneth		Girl	Belonging to the Goddess Neith
Anicia		Unisex	Of noble kind
Ashlen		Girl	Dream; Vision; Ash meadow; Meadow of ash trees
Reddick		Boy	Reddish outlying settlement
Astara		Girl	Star
Riyon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pear; World; Vegetables; Compose poetry; Chant; Recite
Anori		Unisex	Wind; Love; Affection; Village
Real		Unisex	Royal; Encampment; Rural property; Farmhouse cabin
Athanasia:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Immortal; Eternal life
Robertson		Boy	Son of Robert; Bright fame
Atzi-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Rain
Robson		Boy	Son of a bright and famous person
Aryaa		Girl	Noble
Rhonan		Boy	Little seal
Relic		Unisex	Remains; Relics
Roddy		Boy	Descendant of Rodach; Spirited; Lively; Strong
Anyia		Unisex	Variant of Aniya
Rody		Boy	Famous ruler; Hroda's island; Renown
Auriah		Girl	Divine light
Rollie		Boy	Famous land
Rhysand-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Enthusiasm
Romain		Boy	A Roman man
Rhye-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	At the island; At the river; A rye farmer or merchant
Ronel-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Joy of the Lord; God's joy; Song of God; Ruler's counselor
Arjana		Unisex	Heaven; Paradise; One with magical and manlike features
Aruvi-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Small waterfall
Rosco		Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Royston		Boy	Town of Royse; Rose; Vigorous; Estate
Rudolf		Boy	Famous wolf
Russo		Boy	A red-haired person
Aysa		Girl	Moon-like; Beautiful; Radiant; Living; Alive
Avaleen-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More-|-2025-Guide		Girl	Graceful; Beautiful
Ashvi		Unisex	Little mare; Keeper of horses
Ayshe		Girl	Living; Alive
Avanelle		Girl	To breathe; To live; Torch; Corposant
Rorick		Boy	Famous ruler; Red king
Ayline		Girl	Of the moon; Moon halo
Atziry-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Maiden of the moon
Safeer		Boy	A mediating person; An ambassador
Safir		Boy	Mediator; Ambassador; Sapphire
Auset-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Unique-Nicknames		Unisex	Throne; Woman of the throne
Saheim-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	A warrior
Rushton		Unisex	Rush estate; Rush farmstead
Sajjad-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Kneeling in prayer; Prostration
Sal		Boy	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; Savior
Berta		Girl	Bright
Salif		Boy	Preceding; Previous
Samer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To chat at night; Companion in evening talk
Saarth		Unisex	Caravan; Significant; A troop
Samil-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Comprehensive; Universal
Bana		Boy	Slayer; Arrow; To build
Saketh		Boy	Having the same intentions; Lord Krishna
Saiyr:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Origins,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Carpenter
Sang		Boy	Common; Frequent; Regular; Morning; Bright
Sankalp		Boy	Will; Determination; Vow; Oath; Promise
Satya		Boy	Pure; Virtuous; Truthful
Bhumi		Boy	Earth; Soil
Baily		Girl	Bailiff; Porter
Bloom		Boy	To bloom; Flower; To thrive; Of iron; Ironworker
Bambi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Young girl
Sayeed		Boy	The master; To be happy; Blessed
Samiullah		Boy	To listen to God
Baran		Boy	Noble warrior; Ram; Rain
Samin		Unisex	Valuable; Precious
Senay		Boy	A moon of happiness; Merry moon
Brigette		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Shaarav-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Honest; Straight; Upright
Caitriona		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Shah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Monarch; King; Sovereign of Iran; Gentleman; Merchant
Savva		Boy	Wise; Old man; Grandfather
Sariel		Unisex	Command of God; God is my ruler
Saviour-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Rescuer; Deliverer; Savior; One who rescues from danger
Breonna		Girl	Hill; High; Might; Power
Caliope		Girl	A woman with a beautiful voice
Shoma		Boy	A boz who is alwazs reaching for the truth in life
Selman-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Safe; To be safe
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Siddiq		Boy	Truthful; Honest
Cammy-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Girl	Religious attendant; Noble; Bent nose
Sinclair-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Clear; Bright; Famous
Breezy		Unisex	A light and gentle wind
Brenly		Unisex	Hill; Mound; Burned clearing; Burned meadow
Shivin		Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Shady-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Dweller in the shade
Skip-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Boatman; Bargeman; Sea captain
Carah		Girl	Friend; Beloved
Carisa		Girl	Grace; Kindness
Carmelita		Girl	Garden
Calea		Unisex	Crown; Laurel; Beloved; Slender; Regal one; Joy; Happiness
Cashlynn		Girl	A vain girl
Sofian		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Cassady		Girl	Curly-haired; Clever

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