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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Browse Top Baby Names by Gender
Browse Top Baby Names by Year
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | Bold as a bear | |
| | Boy | Member of the Church; Young wolf; Wise | |
| |  Unisex | Dear; Gracious; Rival | |
| | Unisex | Long-lived; To live long | |
| | Unisex | Land of the Irish; Abundant land | |
| | Girl | The month of May | |
| | Boy | Man of prayer; Full of goodness | |
| | Boy | Royal chieftain; Edge; Royal town or settlement | |
| | Unisex | Heavenly flowers; Royal child | |
| | Boy | Black or dark | |
| | Boy | Ewe; Female sheep; Son of Rath; Grace | |
| | Unisex | Sea; Sky | |
| | Boy | Pilgrim; Palm tree | |
| | Girl | Pure; Clear; Chaste | |
| | Boy | Of Zeus; God of Nysa; Alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | To admire; Wonder; God has spoken | |
| | Boy | One who can heal or a healing power | |
| | Girl | Christmas day; Born on Christmas day | |
| | Boy | One who is born out of fire; The Sun God; From the moon | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful jaybird; Lake | |
| | Boy | Fifth | |
| | Girl | Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day | |
| | Unisex | Lord have mercy | |
| | Boy | Son of the South; Son Of the Right Hand; Blessed | |
| | Girl | To excel; To shine; Clever; Curly-haired | |
| | Boy | An arrow | |
| | Boy | He shines | |
| | Girl | Plain land; A fertile plain; From the land of Sharon | |
| | Girl | Gazelle | |
| | Unisex | Woodland clearing | |
| | Unisex | London; Capital city of England | |
| | Boy | Rich protection | |
| | Girl | Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is my God | |
| | Unisex | Cheerful; Alder tree | |
| | Girl | Brier clearing; Brier woodland; Thorny or prickly plants | |
| | Unisex | White phantom; White ghost; White enchantress | |
| | Boy | Always; Boar | |
| | Girl | Our Lady of Mercy; Gifts | |
| | Boy | God is my fortune; God is my good luck | |
| | Boy | Farm bailiff; Share-cropper; Market-gardener | |
| | Girl | Horse; Soft; Flexible; Rose | |
| | Girl | Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God | |
| | Unisex | To know; Understand | |
| | Girl | Town of Anis; Chaste | |
| | Boy | The person who comes along from northern part | |
| | Boy | Powerful God; Divine ruler; God's spear | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect | |
| | Boy | Black; Pale | |
| | Unisex | Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal | |
| | Girl | Princess; Chief; Month of May | |
| | Boy | Treasurer | |
| | Boy | Yellow; Fair-haired | |
| | Girl | Singer; Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Son of Col; Victory of the people | |
| | Girl | Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Girl | Noble; Gentle; Serene | |
| | Unisex | Blind; Grey-eyed; Prayed for; From the fairy palace; Honest; Sincere | |
| | Unisex | Elm grove | |
| | Unisex | Crown; Wreath; Victorious | |
| | Boy | Land of Eoghan | |
| | Girl | Jagged mountain | |
| | Boy | God is my help | |
| | Girl | Manly; Masculine; Man | |
| | Boy | Stream; To tie | |
| | Boy | Yahweh has built | |
| | Boy | Sky; Shine; Greek God of wine | |
| | Boy | Toward the tide or flow | |
| | Girl | Friend of peace; Blessed reconcile | |
| | Boy | A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Full of life | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is salvation | |
| | Girl | Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest | |
| | Unisex | Songbird | |
| | Girl | Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist | |
| | Boy | A person living on the ridge | |
| | Girl | Torch; Corposant; Moon; Shining | |
| | Boy | Fox | |
| | Unisex | Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty | |
| | Girl | Play; Amusement; Princess of darkness | |
| | Boy | Friend; Fighter | |
| | Unisex | Grey | |
| | Boy | Little bald one | |
| | Unisex | Life; Visible; To see; Intelligent; Property; Wealth | |
| | Boy | Second son; Strong; Healthy | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Full of life | |
| | Girl | Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun | |
| | Boy | God is a judge | |
| | Girl | Glowing ashes; Low flame; Lake | |
| | Boy | Rich protector | |
| | Girl | Honorable; Noble; Respectable; Another name of Goddess Parvati | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Son of Adam | |
| | Boy | Rival | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | A hostile; War-like man | |
| | Boy | Gift of Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided | |
| | Boy | Famous wolf | |
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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