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
Akram		Boy	Generous; Noble
Riggins		Unisex	Son of Riagan; Little king
Berklee		Unisex	Birch tree meadow
Arlen		Boy	Pledge; Oath; Hare land
Tylen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Maker of tiles
Deja		Girl	Already seen; Remembrance
Carli-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Free man; Army
Haniya		Girl	Pleasant; Restfulness; Calm
Chancellor		Boy	Office holder; A gamble; Fortunate
Jenevieve		Girl	Woman; Family; Juniper tree
Danni		Girl	God is a judge
Alpha		Unisex	Name of the first letter in the Greek alphabet
Cristofer		Boy	Literally means 'with Christ inside"
Haziel		Boy	God sees
Laia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Well-spoken; Sweetly spoken
Broly		Boy	Powerful; Fierce; Unstoppable
Artist		Unisex	One who performs
Aziah		Unisex	Made by God; East
Hendrik-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rules the home
Malena		Girl	High tower; Of Magdala
Malika		Girl	Queen
Kenlee-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	King's meadow; Mud wood; Mud clearing
Jacques		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Rosalinda-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Sumaya		Girl	She who is high above
Abriella		Girl	Elf king or ruler; God is my strong man
Octavius:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eight or eighth
Orrin		Boy	Tan; Greyish brown
Annmarie		Girl	Beloved; God has favored me; Bitter grace
Asma		Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Penn-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Boy	Head; Top; Hill
Avaleigh		Girl	To Live; Breathe; Delicate; Meadow; Clearing
Quadir		Boy	Capable; Mighty; Powerful; One of the 99 names of Allah
Caia		Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Oziel-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	My power is Yahweh; Strength; Power; Salvation
Revan		Boy	Flowing; Horse rider
Theron		Boy	Hunt; Height
Eowyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Horse lover; Horse joy
Everlie		Unisex	Boar; Woodland clearing
Halima		Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Bently		Boy	Meadow with bent grass; Bent grass clearing
Kalliope-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Beautiful voice
Blayne		Boy	Yellow
Larkin		Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum; A songbird
Lotus-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-And-2025-Popularity		Girl	Lotus flower
Dave-Name-Origin-And-Meaning-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Primrose		Girl	The very first rose
Cai-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	People's victory; Hard spear; Horn; To rejoice
Dontae		Boy	Enduring; Everlasting
Shayna		Girl	Beautiful; Peace; Graced by God
Fulton-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bird hill; Settlement of the fowl (a bird); Affirmation; Testament
Adelia		Girl	Noble
Haze		Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Fire
Aleen		Girl	Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Alyanna-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Jahziel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	God is my maker; God apportions
Anisa		Girl	A friendly companion; Like love
Anabia		Girl	To turn; To return and repent to Allah
Marek-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Dawn		Girl	Daybreak
Maxson		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Emarie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Wish for a child
Ori-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	My light
Nour-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Light
Pax		Boy	Peace
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Suleiman-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Peace
Solana		Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Terra		Unisex	Elevated place; Earth
Abelardo		Boy	Noble; Strong; Generous; Noble strength; Resolute
Winry		Girl	White; Blessed; Friend of peace
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Yana		Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Tre-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Three
Yasmeen		Girl	Jasmine flower
Darrius		Boy	Possessing goodness
Andromeda-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Man; To be mindful of; To provide for; To protect; Ruler of men
Eliott		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Asiyah		Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Emile		Boy	Rival; Eager; Emulating
Aubreigh		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king
Eliora		Girl	My God is my light
Elysia		Girl	Blissful; Heavenly; Devoted to God
Jordon		Boy	To flow down; Descend
Keshawn		Girl	God is gracious
Finlee		Unisex	White warrior; Blessed warrior
Keyon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Homeland; To construct; Respect; Strong; God is gracious
Haizley-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Contemporary
Kipton-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who follows the rules; Knows right from wrong; Always pays attention to right and wrong; One from the king's fortress
Isela		Girl	Alone; Unique
Kolbe		Boy	Club; Mace
Jalaya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Water; Lit
Nahum-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Comforter; To comfort
Joie		Girl	Rejoicing; God is gracious; God will add
Jaylyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blue jay bird
Nikhil		Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Josey-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-In-2025:-Expert-Guide		Girl	He will add; Jehovah increases
Lua		Girl	Moon; Silk
Rickey		Boy	Brave 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