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
Ezell		Boy	God will strengthen; God contends
Daley		Girl	An assembly
Daliya		Girl	Achieve; Arrive at; Intelligent; Chinese; Reason; Establish; Dawn; Capability; Elegant
Faraj		Boy	A cure for a problem; Comfort; Relief
Farrell		Boy	Descendant Of Fearghal
Farren-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	Iron grey
Fayez		Boy	One who is always a victor
Ethiel:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Variations		Unisex	God is with me
Filiberto		Boy	Much brightness; Illustrious
Cricket-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Origin-&-Symbolism		Unisex	A Christian
Finbarr		Boy	White-headed; Blessed
Daksha		Boy	Gift from God; Expert; Skillful; Honest one
Faizon		Boy	Successful
Fitzroy		Boy	Son of the king; Son of Roy
Deanne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Valley; Chief; Goddess-like
Florin		Boy	Flower
Forbes		Boy	Field or an arena; Name of a Scottish clan
Deeksha		Girl	To give; To consecrate; Sacrificing
Faelan-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Little wolf
Dejanae		Girl	Already seen
Fenyx-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Rising from the ashes; Dark red
Fraser-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland
Delma-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Girl	From the pond; Noble; Helmet; Father; Protection; Pomegranate
Frederico		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Dava-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Origins,-Numerology,-And-More		Boy	Beloved
Fuller		Boy	Cloth worker; A fuller of cloth
Fineas		Boy	Serpent's mouth; Nubian
Dallie		Unisex	Delicate; Weak; Valley house
Gad		Boy	Fortune; Luck
Daveena		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Gallagher		Boy	Son of Gallchobhair; Descendant of Gallchobhair.
Flash		Girl	Sudden burst of light; Person who lives near a pool
Fenway		Unisex	Through the fens; Through the marsh
Darly		Unisex	Darling; Dearly loved
Garv-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior
Fincher		Unisex	Craftsman or skilled worker
Garvey		Boy	Descendant of Gairbhith; Rugged peace
Gedaliah		Boy	Yahweh is great; Made great by God
Gedeon		Boy	Feller; Hewer
Gagan		Girl	The sky
Gershom		Boy	Exile; A stranger there
Gannicus		Girl	Warrior or Champion
Deia		Unisex	Slayer of man; Source of light
Gibbs		Boy	Bright pledge
Gildardo		Boy	Brave and sacrificing
Dhatri		Girl	Supporter; Creator
Gorden		Boy	One from a spacious fort
Dimitra-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-Popularity		Girl	Earth mother
Greggory		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Diyana		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Generous; Benevolent
Devlin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Descendant of Doibhilin; Fierce courage; Unlucky
Doba		Girl	Good
Grigor		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Dollie		Girl	Gift of God; Sorrows
Grisham		Boy	Grassland farm; From the grazing
Donia		Girl	World; Tough; Hard
Guido		Boy	Wood; Leader; Guide
Devani-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Unisex	Shining goddess
Guransh		Boy	Son of the gods
Giuliani-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Meaning		Boy	Downy-bearded; Sky father
Dory-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Gift of God; Dorian woman
Glynn		Girl	Valley
Dhyana-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Meditation
Gowtham		Girl	The best ox; The largest ox; The biggest ox
Eboni		Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Haines		Boy	Dweller by the enclosure
Halil-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intimate friend; Bosom friend
Hameed		Boy	Praiseworthy
Dilreet		Unisex	A lion; Hearty traditions
Elaria		Girl	Sweetly-speaking; Well-spoken
Harbin		Boy	Brilliant or illustrious warrior; Bright army
Dyuthi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Light; Brightness; Glow; Dignity
Greylyn		Unisex	Graceful grey
Elizabelle		Girl	My God is an oath; Beautiful
Elke		Girl	God has purchased; Nobility
Haydar-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Lion
Hayyan		Boy	Lively; Energetic
Halid		Boy	Eternal; Immortal; To last forever
Hadyn		Unisex	Hay valley; Hay hill
Elliauna		Girl	One who is born out of Sun
Helder		Boy	Hell's door
Elmira		Girl	Country or society; Commander; Famous and noble
Helio		Boy	Sun
Hajoon		Unisex	Summer; Great; Talented; Grand; Handsome
Elysse		Girl	My God is an oath; From the blessed Isles
Henric		Boy	Home ruler
Hernando		Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Emeria		Girl	Deserving; To fully deserve
Hesham		Boy	Generous
Hetansh		Boy	A part of love; Rising sun; Well-wisher
Harker		Unisex	Male deer; Marshland
Hetvik		Boy	Lord Shiva; Lord Hanuman
Heiden-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Heathen
Hein		Boy	Home ruler; Great; Grand; Large
Harvie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Battle worthy
Hiero		Boy	Priest; Sacred; Holy place
Helal-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Tulip; Crescent moon
Hilo-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Spin; Twist; Braid
Hossein		Boy	Handsome
Hud		Boy	Prophet of the tribe of ʿād

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