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
Indigo-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	The dye from India
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Zephyr		Boy	West wind; Greek god of the west wind
Diamond		Girl	Of high value; Brilliance; Unconquerable; Unbreakable
Aurelio		Boy	Golden; The golden one
Jaylynn		Unisex	Jaybird; Victory; Lake
Tahj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Crown
Janae		Girl	God is gracious
Kruz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-History		Boy	Cross
Kymani		Boy	Adventurous traveler
Zia-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Sweat; Swelling; Shine; Splendor; Light; Glow
Campbell:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	One who has a crooked mouth
Karma		Girl	Fate; Destiny; Action; Deed; Fate; Performance
Makhi		Boy	Battle; Sea; Who is like God
Cartier-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	One who transports goods
Clifford		Boy	Ford near a slope
Marian		Girl	Male; Warlike; Beloved
Khai		Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Amethyst-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Not intoxicated or drunk; Name of a gemstone
Adilene		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Kolby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Coal town; Dark town
Lyam		Boy	A determined protector
Bilal		Boy	The Prophet's person; Calling prayer; Winner; Full moon; Water; Victorious
Keren		Unisex	Horn; Ray of light; Each of the two
Gino-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious
Courtney-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-History		Girl	Short; Short nose
Ailyn		Girl	Of Aileen; Bright
Jaylon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who remains calm
Guinevere		Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen
Viktor-Name-Meaning:-5-Key-Facts-You-Should-Know		Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Kamille-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Helper to the priest; Perfect
Cristopher		Boy	Bearing Christ
Truman		Unisex	Faithful man; Trustworthy man
Mariyah		Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Roslyn		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Jethro		Boy	Eminent; Excellence; Abundance
Tallulah		Girl	Leaping water; Town by the river; Rock
Link-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Maelyn		Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft
Youssef		Boy	God will add
Rhiannon-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Jessa		Unisex	To behold; God beholds
TRUE		Unisex	Faithful; Trustworthy; Honest
Bayleigh		Girl	Bailiff; Administrator
Zayan		Boy	Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Bright
Brenton		Boy	A hilltop or the top of a mountain
Kaira		Girl	Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
Jordyn-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Flow down; Descend
Rayleigh		Girl	Red clearing; Roe deer meadow; Bright clearing
Rubi		Girl	Ruby; Red stone; Lapis lazuli
Gentry		Unisex	Noble by birth; A person of education and good breeding; Courtesy; Civility; Complaisance
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Loki:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	To lock; The Trickster God
Rosalind		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Khaza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Treasure; Gift from above; God's gift
Milton-Name-Meaning:-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-(2025)		Boy	Who is from the town of mills; A mill-town
Ayanna-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flower; Silent
Charity		Girl	The one who gives donation
Brynley		Unisex	Burned clearing; Hill; Mound
Dania		Girl	God is my judge; Near
Stephan		Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Carlo		Boy	Free man; Army
Nayla		Girl	Attainer; I love you
Elio		Boy	The sun
Samiyah		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted
Finnian		Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Jahmir		Boy	Beautiful
Annelise		Girl	Grace; Favor; My God is an oath
Theresa		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Kaycen		Unisex	Enclosure; Yard; Town; Calf
Khamari-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Moon
Smith		Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Dina		Girl	Judged; Religion
Ida		Girl	Hardworking; Industrious person; Battle
Koen		Boy	Brave counsel; Brave advisor
Jasmin		Girl	Jasmine flower; God's gift
Laine		Boy	Wave; Torch
Kyndall		Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Ollie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Olive; Olive tree; All guard
Ruger		Boy	Famous spear
Aimee		Girl	Dearly loved; Beloved
Aksel		Boy	My father is peace
Carlee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Free man
Coral-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Underwater limestone skeleton; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Cortez		Boy	Courteous; Polite; Well-behaved and respectful
Emberlee		Girl	Spark; Burning coal; Clearing
Waylen		Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Gilberto		Boy	Bright pledge
Katelynn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two
Pierson		Boy	Rock; Son of Peter
Axle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Unisex	My father is peace
Khalia		Girl	Solitary; One who is alone by herself; That which has passed; Empty
Cambria-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	The people; Wales
Ryden-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Horseman; Woodland clearing; From the rye hill
Silvia:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Unisex	Wooded; Forest
Rayyan		Unisex	Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's flower; Luxuriant
Wolfgang-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Wolf; Path; Way
Malka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Queen; Princess blessed by God
Aleksander-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of mankind

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