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
Edmond		Boy	Rich protection
Tina		Girl	Christian; River
Bridgette		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Bodi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Bel protect the king; Fat; Messenger; Enlightenment in Buddhism
Gavriel		Boy	God is my strength; God is my strong man; God is my hero
Eleanore-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Girl	The other Aenor; Mercy and compassion; Gift from God
Alanah		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Precious; My child; Harmony; Elevated
Giorgio:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Flint		Girl	Flintstone; Hard quartz stone; Stream
Joanne		Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Iyanna		Girl	Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious
Divine-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Eternal; Heavenly; Holy; Godlike; Of A God
Kaedyn-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-What-You-Should-Know		Boy	A fighter; A companion
Kage		Boy	Shadow; Enclosed space
Konrad		Boy	Bold counselor
Maryann		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Kailany		Unisex	Sea and sky; Ocean and heaven
Leviathan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Garland; Wreath; Sea monster; Twisted; Coiled
Kinzlee		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal
Marcell		Boy	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Sama		Girl	Sky
Peighton-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble Women; Of noble birth; Pæga's town; Descendant of Peatán
Gracen		Boy	Son of the steward; Son of the gray-haired
Maximillian		Boy	The greatest
Samia		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted
Shaylee		Girl	Lovely eyes; Learned; Good; Favorable
Anissa		Girl	Friendly; Friend; Grace; Favor
Sonya		Unisex	Wisdom; Knowledge; Intelligent; Skillful; Wise
Taysom:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Boy	Village among the brushwood; Homestead
Rihaan		Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Treyvon-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-History,-Popularity		Boy	Three; Hope
Caleigh-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Slender; Fair; Beautiful; Laurel
Arayah		Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble; Respected; Lion
Nakoa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Warrior; Brave
Izabel		Girl	My God is an oath
Caliyah-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Aurelius		Boy	The golden one; Gilded
Emmersyn		Boy	Son of Emery; Whole; Great; Ruler
Ayub		Boy	Other name of Job; Persecuted; Hated
Jacklyn-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Kianna		Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Brennen		Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Laynie-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Torch; Corposcant
Azlan		Unisex	Lion
Jacey		Girl	Hyacinth flower; The moon; Jay; God is gracious
Liyana		Girl	It is raining; Soft; Delicate; Flax; Beautiful; Elegant; Graceful
Glen-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	From the valley
Deshaun		Boy	God is gracious
Copeland-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Bought land; One that is good at coping
Daryl		Boy	From Airelle; Darling
Hawkins		Boy	A person with a Hawk like appearance; Fierce; Hawk; Horsemen; Lord; Brown
Hyrum		Boy	My brother is exalted; High-Born
Brisa		Girl	Breeze
Zaniya		Girl	Corner; Forever
Kasper-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History		Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Manolo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Hailie-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Hay meadow
Kanaan		Boy	Low; Humble
Marlin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sea fort
Janiah		Girl	God is gracious
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Paris-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Karley		Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Ransom		Boy	Sum paid in exchange for the release of something or someone; Deliverance; Rescue
Karli		Girl	Little and womanly; Free woman
Shay		Boy	Fine; Favorable; Learned; Gift; Yahweh is salvation
Summit		Boy	Highest point of a mountain or a hill
Aiyanna		Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Ameerah		Girl	Princess; Commander
Aoife		Girl	Beautiful; Radiant
Trae-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Three
Audrianna		Girl	Noble strength
Yaneli		Girl	God is gracious
Riyan		Unisex	Little king
Alexandro-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Eila		Girl	Blessed; Holy
Kenslee-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal
Jahzara-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Princess; Blessed princess
Aribella		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful
Breck		Boy	Speckled; Spotted
Sylvester		Unisex	Man from the forest; Wild
Jailyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Beautiful jaybird; Calm
Lynn		Girl	Lake; Pond; Waterfall; Tender; Beautiful
Irelynn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Girl	Abundant land
Melinda		Girl	Beautiful honey; Sweet; Bee; Dark-skinned
Eldon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Mindy		Girl	Black; Dark; Bee; Sweet as honey; Honey
Esai		Boy	God is my salvation; Yahweh is salvation
Braylynn		Unisex	Descendant of Bradan; Primrose; Salmon
Rania		Girl	Looking at; Gazing; Heavenly; Winner; Successful
Everette-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Brave boar
Aiza		Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Herman-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Chayce		Unisex	A huntsman
Alayla		Girl	Night
Mohamad		Boy	A special loved one, always loving others
Arabelle		Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Muhammed		Boy	Praised; Praiseworthy; Commendable
Kayleb		Boy	Whole; All of; Heart; Dog
Issa		Unisex	God is salvation; God saves

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