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
Pamela		Girl	All honey; All sweetness
Jazelle		Girl	Pledge
Lyndon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Trends		Boy	From the linden tree hill
Reya		Girl	Graceful; Queen; To flow
Ismail		Unisex	God listens
Massimo		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Paramount; Maximum; Highest
Pepper-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Related to a spice; Berry
Laken		Unisex	One who's from the lake; Water
Rain		Unisex	Renewal
Vernon		Boy	Land of alder trees
Tamia		Girl	Date palm; Chipmunk; Many beautiful children
Arwen		Girl	Noble maiden; White; Blessed
Braeden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Charlize		Girl	Feminine form of Charles; Free woman
Jamila		Girl	Beautiful
Fynn		Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Alek		Boy	Defender of men; Black and white cow
Braiden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Elan		Boy	Oak tree; Torch; Light; Beautiful orchid
Siya		Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Lindsay-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Lincoln Island; Island of the linden trees; Pool island; Lake
Yakov		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Danika		Girl	Morning star; Venus
Yeshua		Unisex	Savior; God is salvation
Brendon		Boy	Prince; King
Larissa		Girl	Citadel
Symphony		Unisex	Concordant in sound
Carmine		Boy	Song; Garden; Crimson
Natalya		Girl	Birthday; Christmas; Birth of the Lord
Renesmee		Girl	Reborn; Loved; Esteemed
Emry-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-History-&-Nicknames		Boy	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Home; Friend; Brother
Cru		Unisex	Weir; Acollective group of individuals
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Caitlin		Girl	Pure; Chaste
Massiah-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Savior; Anointed one
Daenerys-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Lady of light; Lady of hope
Brinlee		Boy	Hill; Mound; Burned clearing
Donte-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Enduring; Hard
Katarina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Aizen		Unisex	Beloved; Affectionate; Virtuous
Kamiya		Boy	Wish; Desire; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; God; Valley
Katrina		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless; Each of the two
Ilyas		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ivaan		Boy	God is gracious; Ruler
Jovan		Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Sahara		Girl	Deserts
Linus		Boy	Flax; Flaxen-haired
Tania		Girl	Fairy queen
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Aanya		Girl	Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
Montana-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Mountainous
Siddharth-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Successful; Prosperous; One who has accomplished a goal or objective; Lord Shiva; White mustard; Fig tree
Janice		Girl	God is gracious
Blythe		Girl	Happy
Umar-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flourishing; Populous; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent
Sir		Unisex	Lord; Master; Sir
Janie		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Damarion		Boy	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Rebellious
Yerik		Boy	Freedom; Will
Humberto		Boy	Renowned warrior; Shining intellect
Kari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Happy; Blessed; Pure; Torture; Each of the two; Curly; Curved; A small island
Jarvis		Boy	Spear; With Honor
Marcela		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God Mars; Young warrior
Kaizer		Boy	Emperor; Hairy
Martina-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Abbigail		Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Myron		Boy	Myrrh; Sweet oil; Perfume
Teigan		Unisex	Darling; Beautiful; Pretty; Fair
Audra-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Noble strength; Storm
Emme		Girl	Whole; Great
Sheldon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Unisex	From the steep valley
Juana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Graced by Yahweh; God is gracious
Anas-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Friendliness
Kayleen		Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Esmae		Unisex	Esteemed; Loved
Lailani-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-More		Girl	Heavenly flowers; Heavenly garland of flowers; Royal child
Eitan		Boy	Enduring; Firm
Jalayah:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Trends		Unisex	Dwelling; Consciousness; Dew; Hoarfrost
Saniya		Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Second Child
Eiden		Unisex	Little fire
Ewan		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Asiya		Girl	Resurrection; Distressed; Grieved; Pensive; East
Jhett-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Nicknames,-And-Popularity		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Jariel		Unisex	God's strength; God sees
Zarah		Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Bright; Dawning; Shining; A speck
Beatriz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Bernadette-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave bear
Lux		Boy	Light; Famous warrior
Ranger		Boy	Forest guardian; Ward of the forest; To arrange or dispose; Curved; Army
Abdul		Boy	Servant of the God; Servant of the powerful
Austen		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Dayanna		Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Marion		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Brighton		Girl	Bright town; A place name in Britain
Mayra		Girl	Beloved; Star; Bitter
Kamren		Boy	Crooked nose
Haiden-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hay valley; Hay hill; Armor; Clothes; Hedged valley
Huxton-Baby-Name:-25-Insights-On-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Farmstead estate; Scorn; Insult; Clearing
Nestor-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-&-History		Boy	Returner; Homecomer
Izan		Unisex	Strong; Enduring; Obedient

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