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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Angel of heaven | |
| |  Boy | Lion | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace; Noble strength | |
| | Unisex | To suppose; Think; Believe; Reckon; Speculate | |
| | Unisex | To weave; Winding stream | |
| | Unisex | To weave | |
| | Girl | Dawn | |
| | Boy | Wolf ruler | |
| | Girl | The new house | |
| | Boy | Supported; Inhabiting; Resorting to; Established; Dependent; Protected | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful peace | |
| | Unisex | Camp; Fortress; Favored; Chief place | |
| | Girl | One with a creative bend of mind; honest | |
| | Boy | Lives; Inhabits; Wealth; Ease | |
| | Unisex | East; Most holy; Favor; Grace | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful goddess | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel | |
| | Unisex | From Atticus | |
| | Girl | To live; To breathe; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Father is peace | |
| | Girl | Upright; One who lives forever | |
| | Unisex | Gift from God; Obtain | |
| | Girl | Little one; One who lives well; One who has a good life | |
| | Unisex | Born on Thursday; Jade; Mother of pearl; Friday | |
| | Unisex | Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May god protect | |
| | Unisex | From the Spanish town of Avila | |
| | Boy | Righteous boy | |
| | Unisex | Descend; Flow down | |
| | Unisex | Hazel; Bee | |
| | Girl | God is my father | |
| | Unisex | Calm; Peaceful; Swallow bird | |
| | Girl | Free; Noble; High-born | |
| | Unisex | Desired for | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | A rising star | |
| | Boy | Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant | |
| | Boy | Earthworker; Farmer | |
| | Boy | Beautiful; Brilliant | |
| | Girl | A worshiper of heavenly bodies | |
| | Boy | Pure; Innocent | |
| | Unisex | Again; Backwards | |
| | Unisex | Gift of God | |
| | Girl | Woodland clearing; Church | |
| | Boy | Yahweh remembers | |
| | Girl | A seller of spices; Balsam tree | |
| | Girl | Innocence | |
| | Unisex | Moonlight | |
| | Girl | Blessed | |
| | Boy | Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; Booming | |
| | Girl | Queen of Sheba | |
| | Boy | Purer | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Traveler | |
| | Girl | White; Pure | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Sharp-minded; Deep thinking; Sagacious; Clever | |
| | Girl | Sentimental; Emotional; Originating from emotions | |
| | Girl | Daughter; Girl | |
| | Boy | Bailiff | |
| | Girl | Blessing; Blessed; Lucky | |
| | Girl | God wishes; One who follows the will of God | |
| | Girl | Hill; High; Might | |
| | Unisex | Help; Support; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | One who stops, prevents | |
| | Boy | Devotion; Love; Attachment | |
| | Girl | Speckled | |
| | Girl | God is my strength | |
| | Girl | The exalted one | |
| | Boy | Unique; Powerful; Mysterious | |
| | Boy | Aztec word for quail | |
| | Girl | The basil plant; Fire; Torch; Sword | |
| | Unisex | God will strengthen | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Wise | |
| | Unisex | A person from Zell; Small room; Hermit's cell | |
| | Boy | Victory, protection | |
| | Unisex | Black wolf's meadow | |
| | Unisex | Possessor of Splendor; Moon; Magnificent; Brilliant | |
| | Unisex | Will; Purpose; Ambition; Wisdom | |
| | Girl | Armor | |
| | Unisex | Uncle | |
| | Girl | Each of the two; Pure; Far off; My consecration of your name | |
| | Unisex | Radiant; Illuminated | |
| | Girl | The most beautiful one | |
| | Girl | A woman who is very beautiful and gorgeous | |
| | Boy | Individual living near a brook; Woodland or clearing | |
| | Unisex | Very bright; Radiant | |
| | Girl | Playful; Whimsical | |
| | Girl | A free person | |
| | Girl | A genuine and pure woman; Each of the two | |
| | Unisex | Orchid; Saddle | |
| | Unisex | Nature; Natural | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace; Free man | |
| | Girl | Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Orchard | |
| | Girl | A dear, beloved lady; Friend; Darling | |
| | Girl | A pure and free man | |
| | Unisex | Rhythm; Flow | |
| | Girl | Blind | |
| | Unisex | To rejoice; Pure | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | From Hania; A city on the island of Crete | |
| | Girl | Grace; Kindness | |
| | Girl | Manly; Freeman; Army | |
As the world continues to evolve, the trend in baby names also changes with time. The popular baby names of 2020 depict this dynamic change, highlighting the growing demand for baby names that carry deep meaning and historical significance. Most parents seemed to be drawn to distinctive names that reflected their individuality. These names also depicted their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. By exploring the names listed above, you can find a name that appeals to you and aligns with your vision for your child’s identity and future.
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
References
- Popular Names in 2019.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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