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
Sohail		Boy	Level; Even; Star
Sivansh-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Boy	A portion of Lord Shiv
Siyaan		Girl	Silk; Fine thread; Charming; Fascinating
Calysta		Unisex	Cup; Fairest; Most beautiful
Spence		Boy	Dispenser of provisions; To disperse; Administer
Spike		Boy	Long nail
Stanford		Boy	One who comes from the hardy stone ford
Siyan		Unisex	Beautiful as silk; Best; Clever
Stanislaw		Boy	He is going to become glorious
Sobhan		Boy	Prosperity, happiness, charm
Snyder		Unisex	To cut; Tailor
Stevon		Boy	One who is crowned with a wreath
Chayla		Girl	Man; Army
Sufian		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Chaylee		Girl	Alive; to maintain
Soma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Lunar nectar; Dogwood; Cornel tree
Suhaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-More:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Sosa		Unisex	Salty; Rocks
Svojas		Boy	He who is very strong and powerful
Chrissa		Girl	Golden flower; Follower of Christ
Celes-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heavenly; Of the sky
Clarisse		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous; Shining
Cereza		Unisex	Cherry
Stellar-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Heavenly; Exceptionally good
Clarita-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variants		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Sufyaan		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Chisom		Boy	God goes with me
Tadeusz		Boy	Heart; Gift of God
Suyog-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-Expert-Insights		Boy	Auspicious time; Good opportunity; Favorable juncture
Tadgh		Boy	A poet; Honored by God
Tae		Boy	Great; Exalted; Superior; Glory; Peaceful; Good; Very; Extreme; Many crystals
Crista		Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Tag-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Son of a priest
Taimoor		Boy	Lion; Self-respecting; Self-reliant; Strong
Sway-Name:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Move slowly; Rule
Syd		Unisex	Wide island
Sye-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Blind; Dry
Corryn		Boy	Beautiful maiden; Gray
Dalena		Girl	Small valley; Tower
Talus		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring; Unhappy
Tamer		Boy	Date palm; Competent soldier; Man of good qualities
Dahlila		Girl	Delicate, captivating, graceful
Connelly		Unisex	Descendant of Conghalach; Valiant
Danella		Girl	God is my judge; Fairy maiden; Goddess
Taison		Boy	Firebrand; Free-spirited
Danette		Girl	God is my judge
Taro		Boy	Great son; King; Hero
Talion		Boy	Vengeance; Retribution; Eye for an eye
Tallis		Girl	Forehead
Dailin		Unisex	Industrious; Noble
Tedrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Daiya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Big; Great; Diamond
Deandra-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong
Temidayo		Boy	Mine has turned into joy
Dalana		Unisex	Broad; Free; Spacious;Achieve; Intelligent; Elegant; Orchid; Mountain; Mist
Demitra		Girl	Goddess of harvest and fertility
Teofilo		Boy	One who is loved by god
Dalynn-Name-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Valley of the waterfall
Dillyn		Girl	One with the flow
Telvin-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Bald; Narrow water
Terrian		Girl	Innocent
Dorthy		Girl	God's gift
Timon-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	To honor; To esteem
Deya		Boy	Granting a boon; Offering; Light; Lamp; Illumination
Daylynn		Unisex	One living near a valley
Drucilla		Girl	Strong
Toma		Boy	Date palm; Twin
Dutchess		Girl	Leader
Thackery		Boy	A nook or corner with thatching
Demiya		Unisex	Good mother; Dame
Eeva		Girl	To breathe; To live
Thanh		Girl	Sound; Voice; Green; Young
Tha		Unisex	Good; Well; Moon
Effy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To use words of good omen; Fruitful; Fruitful place
Tharun		Boy	Young; Gentle; Connection
Tiras		Boy	Corn
Duru-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity		Girl	Clear; Lucid; Life; To stand; Ruler; Leader; Hero; Warrior
Tison		Boy	Firebrand; Son of Dye
Elexia		Girl	They defend; One who helps others
Troi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Soldier; A foot soldier
Domino:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Of the Lord; Child born on Sunday
Tron		Boy	To grow; To prosper
Trygve		Boy	Trustworthy; True
Traven		Unisex	Meeting of streams
Eleia		Girl	My God has answered
Eimi-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Beloved; Reliant; Occupation; Flourish; Laugh; Deep; Truth; Reflection; Heart; Spirit
Elihana		Girl	God is gracious
Emiliya		Girl	Rival; Eager
Turki		Boy	Turk; Turkish
Ellary-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Alder tree; Cheerful
Vaayu		Boy	Breeze
Emmanuela		Girl	God is with us
Valiant		Boy	Courageous; Strong; Worthy
Ugochukwu-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Eagle of God
Uilliam		Boy	Will helmet
Elliona		Unisex	Unique and ethereal
Utah		Girl	People of the mountains
Elsey		Unisex	My God is an oath
Estera		Girl	Star; Evening star
Vahan		Boy	Shield

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