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
Merida		Girl	Veterans of Augustus; Retired or veteran
Justyce		Unisex	Judge; Officer of justice
Ria		Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Abhiram		Boy	Lovely; Pleasing
Samarah		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God
Rayaan		Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's flower
Ahad		Boy	One; Unique; Matchless
Clive		Boy	Cliff
Xavien-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	The new house
Colston		Boy	Coal town
Stori		Unisex	Tale; Narrative; History
Devante-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Fighter of wrongs; To fight for justice
Taylin		Unisex	Slender and fair; Tailor
Dhruva		Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable
Zayna-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beauty and grace; Lovely
Ezio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Eagle
Aeris		Girl	Earth; Strife; Discord
Adleigh		Boy	Heather field
Jairus		Boy	He shines; God enlightens
Deklyn		Unisex	Man of prayer
Jamarcus		Boy	Mars; Male; God of War
Alyse		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable
Aubriana		Girl	Elf ruler; Powerful; Graceful
Ailany		Unisex	Chief
Jaysen		Boy	The Lord is my redemption
Auri		Girl	Breeze
Aliyana		Girl	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble
Jaylan		Boy	To rejoice; Calm; Healer; Jaybird
Joseluis		Boy	Raised
Carissa		Girl	Grace; Kindness
Catarina		Girl	Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Jru-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Deep; Boloven Plateau; Of Drew; Wise
Coco		Girl	Chocolate bean; Palm tree; Help
Lenin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who belongs to the river Lena
Kobi		Boy	Holder of the heel; May God protect; Born On Tuesday
Dianna		Girl	Divine; Like a goddess; Roman goddess of the moon
Desire		Unisex	To long for; To wish for; To desire; Desire for the Lord
Niles		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero
Lukah		Unisex	From Lucania
Raylon-Name-Meaning,-History-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Counselor; Mighty; Advisor
Miabella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Girl	My beauty; My God is an oath; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Mykel-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Who is like God?
Shiv		Boy	Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky
Niya		Girl	To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
Kiyah		Unisex	Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
Yonatan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Sidra		Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Rhyder		Unisex	Messenger; Mounted warrior
Aariz		Boy	Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader
Xayden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Aayden		Boy	Fire
Annamarie		Girl	Gracious; Beloved; Bitter grace
Aayush		Boy	Long Life; Good destiny
Yolanda		Girl	Violet; Violet flower
Rebel		Boy	Rebellious; Defiant person; Insurgent; Waging war again
Zuriel		Unisex	God is my rock
Allister-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Armin		Boy	Soldier; Protector; Guardian; Universal; Whole
Brea-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Asad		Boy	Lion; God's strength
Dafne		Girl	Laurel
Bracha		Boy	Blessing
Debora		Girl	Bee
Daemon-Name-Meaning:-7-Variant-Names-&-Mythological-Roots		Boy	Loyal; Godlike; Provider; Guardian spirit
Eryn		Girl	Ireland
Graeme		Boy	Gravelly homestead; Gray home
Eternity		Girl	Infinite time; Existence without end; Eternal
Hawk		Boy	Falcon; Bird of prey
Fitz		Girl	The son of
Kekoa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The warrior; Koa tree
Harmonee		Girl	Harmony
Eliette		Unisex	God is my salvation
Gavyn		Unisex	White falcon; White hawk
Emori-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Great ruler; Home ruler; Brave king
Mikhael		Boy	Who is like God?
Joana		Girl	God is gracious
Nivaan		Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Quill-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Shaft of feather; Pen made from a feather; Eagle
Minerva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Intellect
Greer-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Alert; Watchful
Marwa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Essential-Facts		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Ruhi		Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Shakur		Unisex	Thankful
Alastair		Boy	Defender of mankind; Protector of mankind
Aditi		Girl	Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Ani-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Favor; Grace
Akai		Unisex	Red; Affection; Sea; Clothing
Ariyanna		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Melody
Conway		Boy	Holy water
Bauer		Boy	Farmer; Pleasant; Maker of barrels
Brie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Aylan		Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Dempsey		Boy	Proud; Haughty
Edna		Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Fabio		Boy	Bean farmer
Charly		Boy	Free man; Army
Cree		Boy	First people; Name of a Native American tribe
Heston		Boy	One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement; Brushwood
Hennessy-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Variations		Boy	Descendant of Angus

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