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
Nyomi		Unisex	Pleasantness
Craig		Boy	Rock; Rocky; A steep rocky cliff; Crag; Outcrop
Etta		Girl	Home ruler
Aspyn		Unisex	Deciduous trees
Kadence-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flow; Rhythm
Davian		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Duncan-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brown battle
Yasir		Boy	To be rich; To become easy
Immanuel		Boy	God is with us
Carla		Girl	Free man; Army
Leif-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A descendant; Heir
Honesty		Girl	Truthfulness; Someone who is truthful and Honest
Azaria-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	One who is helped by God; Yahweh has helped
Mccoy		Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Loretta-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Laurel grove
Osiris-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-11-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	Mighty eye; God of fertility, agriculture, and the afterlife
Eason		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Violette		Girl	Violet; Purple flower
Ralph-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wolf counsel
Cara		Girl	Friend; Beloved
Majesty-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Greatness; Grandeur; Nobility; Great; Large
Ulysses		Unisex	To hate; To be angry
Joselyn		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Cristiano		Boy	Follower of Christ; Clever and judicious person
Lillianna		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Eliezer		Boy	My God is help
Ayva		Girl	To breathe; To live
Jaylene		Unisex	Beautiful jaybird
Harris:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Cherish-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	To treasure
Rashad		Boy	To be on the right path; Good sense; Good guidance
Shepard		Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Aadhya		Girl	Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
Shmuel		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Arely-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Lion of God; Hero; Gilded; Golden; God's voice
Draven		Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven
Emilie		Girl	Rival; Industrious; Hardworking
Ila		Girl	Earth; Speech; Companion; Associate; Torch; Island
Zamir		Boy	Conscience; Mind; Heart; Good voice; Singer
Nori		Girl	Rites; Ceremony; Seaweed; Ocean moss
Marleigh		Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Exalted; From the Meadow
Coen		Boy	Brave counsel; Advice
Yamileth		Girl	Beautiful
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Evalyn		Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake
Kolt:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Young male horse
Greysen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of steward; Son of the bailiff
Kailyn		Girl	Pure; Lake; Valley; Clean
Karlie:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Pharaoh		Boy	Great house
Micaela		Girl	Who is like God?
Bishop-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Overseer
Saanvi		Girl	Follower of Goddess Lakshmi; Peak; Ridge
Decker		Boy	One who works as a roofer; Covering
Dalia		Girl	Dahlia flower; Valley flower; Flowering branch
Abril		Unisex	To open
Rogelio		Boy	Famous spear; To ask; To request
Scout		Girl	To listen; One who gathers information covertly
Khalani		Unisex	Sea and sky; Earth
Meir		Boy	Bright one; Giving light
Seamus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Lizbeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Shlomo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	One who is peaceful; Friend of God
Kaelyn		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Kenley-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-History		Unisex	Woodland clearing
Avi		Boy	Father; My God; Sun; Air
Torin-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Boy	Chief; Holding fast
Kaylynn-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Pool; Waterfall; Rejoicer; Pure; Pure lake
Agustin-Name-Meaning:-Origin-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Exalted; To increase
Angelique		Girl	Angel; Messenger
Iyla		Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Everest-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Expert-Guide		Boy	The tallest mountain in the world; One who resides along the Eure river
Claudia		Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Gus		Boy	Exalted; Majestic; Great; Venerable
Erica		Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Reagan		Boy	Little king
Kassandra		Girl	Shining on men; To excel on men
Adler		Boy	Eagle
Sarahi		Girl	Princess
Marlowe		Boy	Remnants of a lake
Justus		Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Susan		Girl	Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose
Ramiro		Boy	Great judge; Law; Wedge; Famous
Rio		Boy	River; White jasmine; Village; Center; Thread; Cherry blossom
Carina		Girl	Beloved; Pure; Each of the two
Kaisen		Unisex	Continuous improvement
Zev		Boy	Wolf
Everley		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Ernest		Boy	Earnest; Warrior; Serious
Loyalty		Girl	Loyal; Legal
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Desiree-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Desired; Wished
Lamar		Boy	Of the sea; Liquid gold
Raya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Moms		Boy	Warrior; Happy; Queen; Fragrance; Night orchid; Wife or beloved; Celebration
Marceline-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Aminah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Honesty; Trustworthy; Truthful
Shaun		Unisex	God is gracious
Brynleigh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Jana		Girl	God is gracious; To Earn; To Reap; Creature; Living being
Kyzer-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Unisex	Emperor; King; Leader

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