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
Cian		Boy	Ancient; Enduring one
Amberly-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	Amber; A precious jewel; Orange-yellow field
Alba-Name-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Sunrise; White; Dawn
Damion		Boy	One who tames
Zen-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-New-Parents		Unisex	Absorption; Meditative state
Aryah		Unisex	Song; Melody
Darnell-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hidden nook; A type of grass
Denise		Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius
Dovid		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Ashanti		Girl	Warlike; Gratitude
Imogen-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Maiden; Beloved child
Glenn		Girl	Valley
Macey-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Person from Massy, France
Jiraiya		Girl	Young thunder
Kain		Unisex	Spear; Acquired; Archaic; Clear water
Maizie-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Girl	Pearl
Niam		Boy	Radiant; Bright; Law; Given by God
Sally-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Deegan		Boy	A black-haired person
Jasiel		Boy	God is my maker; God's strength
Raleigh		Boy	From the deer meadow; Red clearing; Roe deer clearing
Tyrell		Unisex	To pull
Stacy		Unisex	Resurrection; Good ear of corn; Fruitful; Well-built
Kenton		Boy	Royal town; Town on the river Kenn
Geneva		Girl	Juniper tree; Woman of the clan or family
Tala		Boy	Gold; Star; Birth; Story
Kalea		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Nadine		Girl	Hope; Showerer of blessings; Messenger
Carver		Boy	A wood carver
Syed		Unisex	Leader
Clinton		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Elyas-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord is my God
Cecily		Girl	Blind of beauty; Heaven
Oren		Boy	Pine tree; Ash tree
Marlene		Girl	Drop of the sea; From Magdala
Ruthie		Girl	Friend; Companion
Geovanni		Girl	God is gracious
Kodi		Boy	Helpful; Beneficial; Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo
Sherlyn		Girl	Famous lake; Beloved
Tia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Aunt; Goddess of light
Azai		Unisex	Strength
Rian		Boy	King; Little king; Descendant of Rían; Little red one
Stormy-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pop-Culture-&-More		Girl	Impetuous by nature
Yalitza-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-In-2025		Girl	Being; Essence
Kallen		Girl	Mighty in battle; Ruler
Ariadna		Girl	Most holy
America		Boy	Of aimery; Home ruler
Grecia		Girl	Graceful; Gracious
Brynnlee		Boy	Clearing on a hill; Burned clearing
Huck		Boy	Resembling the fruit
Avyaan		Boy	Beginning; Perfect; Faultless
Adolfo		Unisex	Noble wolf; Majestic wolf
Lorraine		Girl	Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Journie		Unisex	Of the day
Tess		Girl	Harvester; Late summer
Kasey		Boy	Vigilant; Observant
Kyan		Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Inaya-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Concern; Care
Kyron		Boy	Hands; Skilled with the hands; Black; Black-haired
Ilan		Unisex	Tree
Quinten		Boy	Fifth
Janiya		Girl	God's grace; Beloved
Thorin		Boy	Thunder
Keelan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Slender; Narrow; Fine
Kross-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ceramic pitcher or container; One who makes jugs; Cross symbol; Crossroads
Jersey-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Grassy island; Geirr's island
Yasin		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Yuna		Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Denis		Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Bryanna-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Girl	Exalted one; Eminence; Might; Strength; Power
Isadora-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gift of Isis
Gonzalo-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Battle; Battle soul; Saved from battle; Battle elf
Zaylen		Unisex	Strong; Unique
Marin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Of the sea
Hans		Boy	God is gracious; Swan
Jahir		Boy	He shines
Shanaya		Girl	First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent
Aubri		Girl	Elf ruler's grace; Elf ruler's favor
Elara		Girl	Spear-shaft; Hazelnut; Ruler of all
Johnathon		Boy	Yahweh has given; Gift of God
Jiovanni-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Nicknames		Boy	God is gracious
Anayah		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God has answered
Emmalee		Girl	Rival; Hardworking; Woodland; Clearing
Journey-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	A long trip; Day
Kenai		Girl	Flat meadow; Black bear; Clean water
Empress-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-And-3-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Consort of an emperor; Female ruler of an empire
Taya		Girl	Bandage
Kent-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Coastal district
Temperance		Girl	Restraint; Moderation
Neo		Unisex	New; Gift; Peak of love
Yasmine		Girl	Jasmine flower
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Sami-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted; Name of God
Yuliana		Girl	Downy bearded
Zaya		Boy	Fate; Destiny
Braxtyn-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Bracca's town
Braylin		Girl	Hill; Lake; A person belonging to the hillside
Aadya		Girl	First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga
Edson		Boy	Fortunate warrior; Isthmus
Ameera		Girl	Princess; Commander

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