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
Teo		Boy	Gift of God
Angeline		Girl	Messenger of God; Angelic
Asia		Girl	East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men
Leeland-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Fallow land
Kalina		Girl	Flower; Viburnum tree
Aryeh		Boy	Lion; Lion of God; Greatest achievement
Litzy		Girl	Nobility; God is my oath; Joy
Brayleigh		Unisex	Briar clearing; Hill clearing
Dov		Boy	A bear; Mighty
Rebeca		Girl	To tie; To bind
Kartier		Unisex	Person who uses a cart to transport goods
Tilly		Girl	Strength in battle
Keon		Girl	King; Ancient; God is gracious; Son of Eoghan; Son of John; Strong; Respect
Nikola-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Victory of the people
Roderick-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Famous ruler
Alton:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Old town; From the town at the source of the river
Kalia		Boy	Flower wreath; Waited for; Beloved; One who is blackish; Beautiful
Rita		Girl	Pearl; Daisy; True; Enlightened; Luminous; Righteous; Free
Madyson		Boy	Strength in battle
Aston		Boy	East town; Noble stone; Ash tree town
Darryl-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Person from Airelle in France
Jael		Boy	Mountain goat; Climber
Elliette		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God is my salvation
Jarrett		Boy	Spear brave
Althea		Girl	Healing; Someone with the power of healing
Beverly		Girl	Beaver stream
Ross		Boy	Peninsula; Headland; Upland; Horse
Dailyn		Girl	Valley; Pretty flower
Wylder		Unisex	Wild animal
Annaleigh		Girl	Favo; Grace; Clearing
Cassian-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hollow; Empty
Jazzlyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Jazz lake
Kilian		Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell
Anyla-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Wind; Messenger
German		Unisex	A person who hails from Germany; A language
Kyrin		Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Emi		Girl	Favour; Benefit; Picture; Painting; Beautiful
Ozias		Boy	My power is Yahweh; Strength; Power; Salvation
Gwyneth		Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors; Happiness
Riaan		Boy	Descendant of Rian; Little King; From Hadria
Katerina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Roan-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree
Kysen-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Meaning		Unisex	Son of Kyle; Narrows; Channel; Straight
Leilah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Night beauty
Atreyu		Boy	Son of all; Great warrior
Ariela-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lioness of God
Brenden		Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Aryana		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Crue		Boy	Weir; Crew
Carlie		Boy	Free man
Jamar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beauty; The pool
Karmen-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-More		Girl	Fruitful orchard; Garden; Song; Charm; Voice like soft music
Jamarion		Boy	Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Nyra		Girl	Wetland; Ionian; Plowed field
Serafina-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; Thrice holy; Ardent
Truett		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend
Ayman		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Zahara		Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Skylah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Scholar
Demarcus:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Of Mars
Belinda-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beautiful Serpent; Soft and flexible
Aleia		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Calista-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Most beautiful; Fairest
Davon		Unisex	Beloved; Favorite
Henri		Boy	Home ruler
Darla:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Jakobi-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Malek		Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Denim-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strong cloth
Isha-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Master; Lord
Karleigh-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Free woman; Protected; Champion
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Osvaldo		Boy	God's power
Anabelle-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Lovable; Favor; Gracious beauty
Renzo		Boy	The third son in the family
Eleni		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Zack		Boy	Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Goldie		Girl	A person with blonde hair; Gold
Armaan		Boy	Desire; Wish; Strong desire
Audriana-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble strength
Gian		Boy	God is gracious
Ashtyn		Boy	Ash tree town; From the ash tree farm
Betty		Girl	Oath of God
Diya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor
Rishi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Elinor		Girl	The other Aenor
Jakobe		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Alessio		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Amarion		Boy	Flourishing; To live long; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Inaaya		Girl	Care; Concern
Heather-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Evergreen flowering plant 30
Canon-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	A church official; Measuring rod; Generally accepted rule
Coy-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-Origins,-History-&-More		Unisex	Quiet; Shy; Coy
Rosalynn		Girl	Gentle horse; Rose lake
Marlie-Name-Meaning:-3-Key-Insights-Into-Its-Origin-And-History		Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Mary of Magdala
Zella		Girl	Lacking nothing; Young warrior; Blessed; Happy
Luther-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Army of the people
Jaydon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Zhuri		Girl	Beautiful
Kanan		Unisex	Grove; Forest

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