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
Emmalynn		Girl	Great; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Reuben		Boy	Behold a son
Blessing-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Consecration
Ronnie		Boy	Rule's advice; Ruler's counsel; True image; Bringer of victory
Hadlee		Unisex	Field of heather
Aubrielle		Girl	Elf ruler; God is my strength
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Paloma:-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Dove
Jakari		Unisex	Supplanter; Cauldron; Hollow
Landry		Unisex	Land ruler
Remi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Oarsman; Rower; Lord consoles in me; Heaven; Sky
Egypt		Girl	The house of the soul of Ptah
Genesis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Origin; Birth
Novah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	New
Arian		Boy	Noble; Educated; Golden life; Ram
Banks-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	One who lives at the edge of a river or hillside; Bench; Table
Anders-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave
Salma		Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Adalee		Girl	God is my refuge; Nobility; Ornament; Adornment
Wesson		Boy	West town
Ayleen		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Malayah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity-And-Unique-Name-Variations		Unisex	Free; Independent
Calum-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Key-Insights		Boy	Dove
Emmaline-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Emir-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Prince; Commander; Immortal
Myah		Girl	Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage
Dayton		Unisex	Ditch town
Kylen-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Zoie		Girl	Life
Malakhi		Boy	Angel or messenger of God
Elina		Girl	Bright light
Dangelo		Boy	Divine messenger
Joyce		Girl	Lord; Rejoice
Salem-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variations		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Persephone		Girl	To destroy; To kill
Christine		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Jaelynn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Boden		Boy	Messenger; Bottom; Small hut; Descendant of Buadan; One who takes shelter
Kylo		Boy	Sky
India-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Country originating in river Indus; Body of trembling water, river
Tru-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	True; Faith
Noor-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Divine light
Henrik-Name-Meaning-&-Origins:-A-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler 80
Paola		Girl	Small; Humble
Harleigh		Boy	Rock meadow; Hare meadow
Kalel		Boy	The voice of God
Rosalee		Girl	Rose
Kolten		Boy	Coal town
Barbara		Girl	Stranger; Foreigner
Aries		Boy	Ram
Marcellus:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Florence		Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Zahir		Boy	Clear; Manifest; To shine; Helper; Supporter
Luella-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Famous warrior
Dario		Boy	Possessing goodness
Madalynn		Girl	A woman who is from a tower; Of Magdala
Lyle		Boy	Island; One from the island
Maliah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Rene		Boy	Reborn
Carolyn		Girl	Free man; Man; Army
Patricia		Girl	Noble
Xzavier-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	New house; Bright
Whitley		Girl	From the white field
Terrance-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Variations-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Smooth; Soft
Alfonso		Boy	Noble; Ready
Darian		Boy	Possessing goodness
Flora		Boy	Flower; Bloom
Kathleen		Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Kylian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kiana		Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Maison		Boy	Stoneworker; Home
Alyson-Name-Meaning:-History,-Origin,-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Keily		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Mylo		Unisex	Merciful; Soldier; Gracious
Foster		Boy	Foster parent; Nurse; Forester; Maker of scissors
Keenan		Boy	Ancient; The descendant of Cianán
Tenley		Girl	Burner clearing; Forest clearing
Yahya		Boy	God is gracious; Manly
Bexley-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Wood land clearing surrounded by box trees
Dana		Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow
Jericho-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Fame		Unisex	Moon; Fragrant
Arden		Girl	Great forest; Garden of Eden; High valley
Tatiana		Girl	Fairy queen
Yasmin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Jasmine
Aziel		Boy	God is my strength; God is my power
Azrael-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Variations		Unisex	Name of an angel; My help is God
Sevyn		Unisex	The number seven
Javion		Boy	Greece; Noah's grandson; Young
Heath		Boy	Someone who lived on or near a moor or heath
Aubriella		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king
Toby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-4-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	Yahweh is good
Bode		Boy	Order; Command
Emani		Unisex	Faith; Firm conviction in unseen
Darwin		Boy	Dear friend
Lindsey		Girl	Island of linden trees; Lincoln's Island; Lake colony
Lisa		Girl	My God is an oath
Marquis		Boy	March; Borderland
Ambrose		Boy	Immortal; Divine
Hailee:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Hay clearing
Anakin		Boy	Warrior

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