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
Tillie-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Strength in battle
Kenzlee		Unisex	Royal; Cyne's clearing
Masiah		Unisex	Savior; Anointed one
Adalina		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Gentle; Soft
Sebastien		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Shaan		Boy	Dignity; Dignified; Pride; Honor; Rank; Purpose
Tom		Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Karolina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Stryker		Unisex	Stretcher; A string player
Lakyn		Girl	Lake; One who lives near the lake
Wolf		Unisex	Wolf; Path of the wolf
Abbas		Boy	Austere; Lion
Lavender-Baby-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	A purple-colored aromatic flower; To wash
Braulio		Boy	Bright; Radiant; Sword
Daylin		Unisex	Beautiful day; A small valley; A person residing in a valley
Maritza		Girl	Beloved; Loving; Star of the sea
Davi		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Lynlee		Boy	Lake meadow; Lake clearing
Kiley		Unisex	Beautiful; Descendant of the graceful one
Moira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Fate
Diesel		Boy	People; Gift of God
Nariah-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Lamp of Yahweh; Beloved; Affection; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Drayden-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Farmstead near a portage or slope used for dragging downloads
Story		Girl	History
Efren		Boy	Fruitful
Giuseppe-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God will add
Holt		Boy	Forest; A small wood or grove of trees; Forested land
Alya		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Loftiness; To ascend
Hoyt		Boy	Someone who lives high or on a hill; Stick
Ashly-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Of the Ash-tree meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Ivar		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Xyla		Unisex	Wood; The Cross
Blanca		Girl	White; Fair-colored
Jamil		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful
Zaynab		Unisex	A fragrant tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Daria		Girl	To possess; One who keeps things well
Leyton-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	A town with a leek garden
Markel		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Denisse		Girl	The alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius; Of Zeus
Donna		Girl	Lady; Woman
Simcha		Unisex	Joy; Happiness
Triston		Unisex	Tumult; Sad; Sorrowful; Noise
Grayden-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	Gray valley; Gray settlement
Jakayla-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Crown; Laurel
Jennings		Boy	God is gracious
Fredy		Boy	Wise counsel; Peaceful ruler
Oakland		Boy	Oak land; Someone who lived by an oak land
Havana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Capital city of Cuba; Hanging basket
Lillith		Girl	Belonging to the night; Demon; Spirit
Mari		Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village; Reason; Logi
Shamar		Boy	Ready for battle; Fennel; The pool; Beauty; To watch; To guard
Jaeden		Unisex	Thankful; He will judge
Theia:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-This-Divine-Name		Girl	She who is like a goddess; Divine
Shia		Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Verity		Girl	Truth
Yvonne-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yew tree; Archer
Theodor-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	A gift of god
Yunus-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dove; Peaceful being; God's gift; Accomplishment
Angus		Boy	One force; One strength
Unique		Unisex	Incomparable; Something one of a kind; Unequalled or unparalleled
Anaisha		Boy	Day; Nightless; Sleepless
Claira-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Variants-And-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Famous; clear; Appealing
Jaslyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Germanic tribe Geats
Constantine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Steadfast; Firm
Carol		Unisex	Hymn; Song; Free person; Woman; Army
Kacie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Vigilant; Watchful
Koby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Graycen		Girl	Son of the steward
Indiana		Unisex	Land of the Indians
Katia		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two; Hundred; Far off
Tiberius		Boy	Of the Tiber
Lillyana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Abdirahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Emeri		Boy	Brave; Powerful; Ruler
Maryn		Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Calder		Boy	Rocky water; Wild or rough stream
Brogan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Little shoe; Strong; Son of Brogan
Hendrick-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rules his household
Zadie		Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Fischer		Unisex	Fisherman; One who catches fish
Hussein		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Raeleigh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Meadow for deer; Red clearing; Beam of light
Calla		Girl	Beauty; Lily; Type of plants
Skylee		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar; Boomerang; Narrows
Xochitl-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-History-&-Variants		Boy	Flower
Venus		Unisex	Love; Sexual desire
Harmonie		Girl	Harmony; In agreement
Isael		Boy	God strives; God's soldier; God contends
Jiya		Girl	Living or lived; Sweetheart
Ishan-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Master; Lord; Shiva
Korey-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	In a cauldron or hollow
Jaceon		Boy	Healer; One who brings healing
Kaidence		Girl	Flow; Rhythm
Kris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearing Christ; Anointed
Kaitlynn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Lake
Rigoberto-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Powerful king; Mighty king; Bright
Kamdyn		Girl	Enclosed valley; Camper's valley
Ronaldo		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Glory-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Renown; Honor; Magnificence
Liz		Girl	My God is an oath

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