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
Shritha		Unisex	Goddess Lakshmi; Beauty
Atiq		Boy	Ancient; Old; Archaic; Independent
Attila-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Little father
Sugey		Girl	Level; Even
Atwood		Boy	Lives in the forest; Someone who lives by the wood
Smyra-Name-Complete-Profile:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Obscure; Unknown
Sukhmani		Girl	Jewel of peace and prosperity
Sinclaire		Unisex	Holy; Clear; Saint Clair
Arshak		Unisex	Hero
Sulema		Girl	Peace
Audel		Boy	Old Friend; Honest; Just; Noble
Skya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Cloud; Sky
Audun		Boy	Wealth; Fortune
Sohana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Graceful; Beautiful
Suzan		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose; Burning
Augustas		Boy	Exalted, Venerable, To increase
Sole		Unisex	Sun; Solitude
Aurelien		Boy	Golden-haired; Golden
Soriah		Unisex	From Soria
Sparkle		Unisex	Shining brightly; Glittering
Asrith		Unisex	Dependent; Sheltered; Protected
Avish		Boy	Ocean; One whose emotions are deep like the ocean; God's follower
Assiah		Unisex	World of action
Taliana		Girl	Goddess of beauty
Tamyra		Girl	Date palm
Tanishka		Girl	Diamond
Tansy		Girl	Immortal
Awn		Boy	A helper; Supporter; Friend; Aid
Ax		Boy	My father is peace
Suzu		Boy	Bell; Long-lived; Star
Tatem-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	A joyful girl
Sylvanas		Boy	From the woods
Sunjai		Unisex	Victorious
Suriyah		Unisex	Sun; Sunshine
Ayaaz		Boy	Cool breeze; Night breeze
Aukai		Unisex	Seafarer
Tiah		Girl	God has helped
Auley-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Insights		Unisex	Ancestor's descendant
Aymeric		Boy	Home ruler
Avyaansh		Boy	Indestructible part; Part of indestructible
Autry		Boy	Noble strength
Tifa		Girl	Manifestation of the God
Tiona		Girl	Follower of Christ
Tahiri-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Pure; Clean
Avander-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Good man; Bow Warrior
Takira-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Radiant; Of the Lord
Avid		Boy	Keen; Eager; Wisdom; Sense
Toriana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Victory; Favor; Grace
Aviyan-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Bird-like
Baba		Boy	Father; Wise old man
Bach		Boy	One who lives by the stream; Slope or hillside
Valentyna		Girl	Vigorous; Strong; Healthy; Brave
Balen		Boy	Mill
Axen		Unisex	Fruiting body of a grain plant; Ash-colored; To acquire knowledge
Theory		Unisex	Idea; Speculation; Abstract or generalizing thinking
Baris-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peaceful; Calm; Paris
Tianah		Unisex	Princess; Christian
Ayin		Unisex	Eye
Barlow		Boy	Barley hill; Barley clearing; Barn hill; Boar clearing
Tiani-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Follower of Christ
Barney		Boy	Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation; A strong and brave bear
Bart		Boy	Son of Talmai; Bright
Bashar		Boy	Bringer of good news
Bassem		Boy	Smiling
Bair		Boy	Joy; Happiness
Tonia		Unisex	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Azair		Unisex	God has helped
Bates		Boy	Boatman; One who lives near lush pasture; Son of Talmai
Trinidy		Unisex	Christian concept of the Holy Trinity
Azon		Unisex	Strength; Power
Azriah		Unisex	God is my helper, God has helped
Vanshika		Girl	Lineage; Flute; Forest
Vedhika		Girl	Knowledge seeker; Platform
Venessa-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Butterfly-like; Name of a butterfly genus
Vallery		Unisex	To be strong
Beltran		Boy	Bright Raven; Bright rim of a shield
Bannon		Unisex	White
Benigno		Boy	Kind; Friendly
Bar		Boy	Son; Child; Cereal or grain; Gate; Barrier
Warda-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Rose; Guardian
Benjimen		Boy	Son of the right-hand
Vicki		Girl	Conqueror; Victory
Venecia		Unisex	Kinfolk; Friendly; Band of warriors; Irish people
Benjy		Boy	Son of the south; Son of the right hand
Veya		Unisex	To be woven; Something that is given as a gift or donation
Bentlie		Boy	From the Meadow with Coarse Grass
Vi		Unisex	Short form of Violet; Violet flower
Berend		Boy	Brave bear
Vianne		Unisex	Alive; Favor; Grace; Violet
Bertin		Boy	Noble and bright
Beto		Boy	Noble; Bright; Bright fame; Blessed
Vitalina-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Personality		Girl	Vital; Of life
Bhavik		Boy	Devoted; Emotional; Virtuous; Happy
Vitoria		Girl	Victory
Videlle		Unisex	Vineyard; Vine
Vienne		Unisex	Forest stream
Yalina		Girl	One who is soft and delicate; Elegant; Beautiful; Graceful
Vina		Unisex	Lute; To conquer; One who understands everything
Vira		Unisex	Strong and powerful; Faith; Friendly; Agreeable
Bayden		Unisex	Aqua

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