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
Deyan-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Deed; Action; To do; Heart; Mind; Swallow
Avishka		Unisex	God gifted; Invention
Azaliyah-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Azalea flower; Dry; Eternal; Everlasting
Devian-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Rebellious; Defiant; Unconventional
Beza		Girl	Payment; Redemption
Dionis		Boy	One from Zeus
Bhuvi		Girl	Heaven
Dhanvin		Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Bia		Girl	Voyager; Traveller
Dishan		Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Devonne		Unisex	Divine; Dark
Djimon		Boy	One who has strong blood; Powerful person
Dhruvah		Boy	Steadfast; Immovable; Unshakeable
Blayre		Girl	Battlefield
Azal		Unisex	Eternal; Since the beginning of time
Azelle		Unisex	Reserved
Azena-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Obedient; Righteous; One who is in charge; Ruler
Azmina		Unisex	Noble; Intelligent; Graceful
Donaldo		Boy	Ruler of the world
Bahati-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-More		Unisex	Good fortune; Lucky
Dontaye		Boy	Enduring
Bianey		Girl	White; Fair colored; Alive
Briannah		Girl	Strong; High; Hill
Briauna		Girl	High might
Brida		Girl	The exalted one
Breeana		Girl	Hill; High
Djoser		Unisex	Splendour; Glory
Brita		Girl	The exalted one; From Britain
Brena-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	King; Prince; Raven
Birdee		Unisex	Birdlike; A child's term for a bird; A score of one stroke under par at a hole in golf
Druv		Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Eternal; A star; North pole star
Dryden		Boy	Dry valley
Bryony-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	To swell
Eaton:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Riverside village
Brinsley		Boy	Brun's clearing; Brown clearing
Brene		Unisex	Born again
Brisha		Boy	Breeze; Strong; Excessive
Caledonia		Girl	Tough person; Possessing hard feet; Hard
Ebubechukwu		Boy	The glory and greatness of God
Edoardo		Boy	Rich guard
Duan		Girl	Paragraph; Segment; Song; Poem
Edsel		Boy	Little father
Carine		Girl	Beloved; Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Ekansh		Boy	Whole; Complete; Entire; Absolute
Cabrini		Boy	An Italian surname; Sailor
Eker		Boy	A barren land; root strong
Driver		Unisex	A driver of horses or oxen attached to a cart
Bronte		Girl	Generous; Kind; Thunder
Carlyle		Girl	From a walled city; Fort; From a place name
Brya-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Anagrams,-Nicknames,-And-More		Unisex	Thorny bushes
Eldan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	One who resides in the valley of the elves
Bryella		Unisex	God is my strong man
Catherina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture; My consecration of your name
Cathleen		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
East		Unisex	Toward the sunrise
Eliodoro		Boy	Sun; Gift
Ebin		Unisex	Helping stone
Ebon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Foundation stone; Black wood from ebony tree
Elpidio		Boy	Hope
Elye-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is my God; The Lord is my God
Charlianne		Girl	Army; Man
Edrei-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Might; Strong; Powerful
Carrera-Name-Key-Insights:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Someone living by a main road, carrera; Thoroughfare; Cart
Ehren		Unisex	Honor; Protection; Exalted; High mountain
Charline		Girl	The one who is born free
Cardi		Unisex	Thistle
Eizan		Unisex	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Chaselynn		Girl	Chase, Hunt; Beautiful; Gentle
Enes		Boy	Friendly
Chastity		Girl	One filled with purity
Carisma		Unisex	Charismatic; Kind; Personal magnetism
Ekin		Unisex	Harvest; Culture; Swan; Yak; Hog plum; Tamarind; Simple; Single
Chavi		Girl	Saviour
Cheri		Girl	Darling; Beloved
Enis-Baby-Name:-3-Origins,-Meanings,-And-2-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	One who is friendly
Elom-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God loves me; Beloved by God
Elbin-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Old or Noble friend
Chisimdi		Girl	God says I shall live
Ennis		Boy	Island; One strength
Chynna		Girl	Derived from the country China
Epifanio		Boy	Appearance; Manifestation
Cicilia		Girl	Blind; Sixth born
Cielle		Girl	Sky; Heaven
Cinderella		Girl	Little ashes
Celest-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Heavenly; Of the sky
Cira		Girl	The sun; Young; Lord
Chaithra		Unisex	First lunar month of Hindu year
Esco		Boy	God's cauldron; God's helmet
Chanley-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Graceful; Wise; Elegant
Esmond		Boy	Grace protection; Blessed peace
Enok-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-25-Essential-Insights		Boy	Dedicated
Erfan		Boy	Knowledge; Awareness; Learning
Cinthya		Girl	Goddess of the moon; Woman from Cynthus
Enki		Unisex	Lord of the Earth
Ettore		Boy	Holding fast
Chesley		Boy	Camp meadow
Cristi		Girl	Follower of Christ
Cloey		Girl	Green shoot; Blooming; Verdant; Greenish-yellow color
Czarina		Girl	Hairy; Hairlocks
Daciana		Girl	The region encompassing Romania and Moldova; Wolf; Dagger

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