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
Laya		Boy	Sweetly speaking; Rest; Dissolution; Extinction; Tempo; Rhythm; Supreme being
Cheyanne-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Red speakers
Tamir		Boy	Date palm; Tall
Constance-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-5-Variations		Girl	Steadfast; Constant
Tobin		Unisex	Yahweh is good
Emmerson		Boy	Son of Emery; Whole; Great; Ruler
Gwenyth		Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Caelum		Boy	Heaven; Sky; Atmosphere
Izzabella		Girl	God is my oath
Caine		Boy	To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior
Arin		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Jaina		Boy	God is gracious; Victorious
Dashawn		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Estevan		Boy	Crown; Wreath; That which surrounds
Jalani-Baby-Name:-Meaning-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; To live
Jaron		Boy	To sing; To shout
Leigha		Girl	Weary; Cow
Melodie		Girl	Melody; Song
Kaylen		Unisex	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Naveah		Girl	Heaven
Sloan		Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider
Navya		Girl	To be praised, laudable
Iverson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Son of Iver; Yew tree; Bow; Army; Warrior
Safiya		Girl	Pure; Friend
Wendell-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	A Vandal; Name of a Germanic tribe
Lexington-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Defending men; Belonging to; Settlement; Town of the new law
Riot		Unisex	Dispute; Quarrel; Chatter; Argue; Uproar; Tumult; Unrestrained behaviour
Ajay		Boy	Unconquerable
Bellarose-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-Traits		Unisex	Beautiful rose; Famous type
Iva		Girl	God is gracious; Willow tree; Yew
Tytus		Boy	Title of honor
Juno		Girl	Young; Queen of the Heavens
Cordell-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Maker and seller of strings and cords
Karly-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Womanly; Free woman
Woodrow		Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Kinleigh-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	White warrior; All good; King's meadow
Devan		Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Navi		Girl	Young; Recent; Wonder; New
Dwight-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Tree of Zeus
Rilee		Girl	Rye clearing
Floyd		Boy	Gray-haired
Azaiah		Unisex	My strength is Yahweh
Hansel		Boy	Little Hans; God is gracious
Taliah		Girl	Dew from God
Jamel		Boy	To be beautiful; He who possesses great looks
Adilyn		Girl	Noble
Jayven		Boy	Ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica
Amila		Girl	Valuable; Priceless; Brave; Soft; Clean; Smart; Work
Aislynn		Girl	Dream; Vision
Anjali-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Maddex		Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good
Avalee		Girl	Strength; Bird; Voice; Life; Clearing
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Roscoe		Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Samarth		Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
Milly-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Gentle strength
Nechama		Girl	Comfort; Consolation
Makiyah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Mylee		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Yash-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Glory; Fame; Success
Yoselin		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe
Terence		Unisex	Soft; Smooth; Heart
Yazan		Boy	A determined man; A Himyarite king
Adalia		Girl	Noble one; Kind; Yahweh is my refuge; God is my refuge
Ahaan		Boy	Dawn; First ray of light
Xavi-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	The new house
Arnav		Boy	Ocean; Sea
Alanis		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Benji		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Audree		Girl	Noble strength
Dora		Girl	God's gift; Hand; Gift
Demarion		Boy	Son of Mario; Of Mars; Male; Of the sea
Kyndal		Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Kirk:-Origin,-Meaning,-&-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Of the Lord; Church
Marli		Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Damoni-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	To tame
Mendel		Boy	Comforter; Person; Man
Nate		Boy	God has given; He gave
Mileena-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Eidan		Unisex	Little fire
Orin		Boy	Fair; Pine tree; Lights
Avani-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Taelyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Large claw of a bird of prey
Kaylyn		Girl	Pure; Slender; Lake
Misha		Unisex	Who is like God; Smile
Riverlyn		Girl	One who is like a river
Stephon		Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Xavian		Boy	The new house
Agastya		Boy	Name of an influential Hindu sage; The Canopus star
Yousif		Boy	God will add
Abdullahi		Boy	Servant of Allah
Willem		Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Branden-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hill covered with broom
Liya		Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God
Finleigh		Unisex	White warrior
Daylan		Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Mayah		Girl	Close to God; Illusion
Zabdiel		Unisex	Let the people return
Domingo-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Belonging to God
Perry-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Traveler; Pilgrim; Foreigner; Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler

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