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
Daksh-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Brahma
Emeric		Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Delani-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshlaine
Fritz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Ivette		Girl	Yew
Jayne		Girl	God is gracious
Joi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy
Jakoby		Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Kamaria-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Girl	Moon
Keandre-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancient; Man; Manly; Masculine
Mariel		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Harlen-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Meadow of the hares
Leviticus		Boy	Of the Levites; The tribe of Levi; Joined; Attached
Nyasia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	East; Purpose or aim; Merciful; Kind-hearted
Jayvian		Unisex	Invented name
Mace		Boy	Gift of God; A medieval weapon; Twin
Raelee		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing; Red clearing
Masyn		Boy	Stone worker
Adore-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	Adore; Adoration; To worship
Lyan		Unisex	Soft; Gentle
Agatha		Girl	Good
Vania-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Alyana		Girl	Great; High in status; Princess
Zaden-Name-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase
Aulani		Girl	King's messenger; Messenger of a chief; Royal messenger
Oaklen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Oak land
Abdallah		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Adriano		Boy	From Hadria
Syre		Unisex	Sire; Senior
Artem		Boy	Safe; A butcher
Elyza		Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Aylani		Unisex	Chief; Orange tree
Augustin		Boy	Magnificient; Respected; Venerable; Exalted
Henrietta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Juanita		Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Carsten		Boy	Man from karst; Son of Carsten; Christian; To anoint
Kyrah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-6-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Bayron-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Place of the cow sheds
Conley		Boy	Constant fire
Beauden		Boy	Beautiful
Daquan		Boy	Intelligent; Big army
Lexa		Girl	The defender of mankind
Kiari		Unisex	Bright; Black
Lucianna		Girl	Light
Johnson		Boy	Son of John; Yahweh is gracious
Marguerite		Girl	Pearl
Marianne-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Rebellious
Maelee-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	May; Goddess of growth; Beloved; Wished-for child
Kaito		Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Mirabelle-Name-Meaning-And-History:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Wonderful; Wondrous beauty; To admire
Daylon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Kamran-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Prosperous
Ofelia		Girl	Help; Advantage
Keion-Baby-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lion; Of Zeus; The homeland; To construct; Strong; Respect
Marius		Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Rocio:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Girl	Dew
Sahasra		Girl	Thousand; Infinite
Renley-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Man; Warrior; Edge; Clearing
Octavian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eight; Born in the eighth month; Born eighth
Oshea		Boy	Salvation
Tanya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Fairy queen; Honorable
Storm		Boy	The tempest; An uproar blow
Trayvon		Boy	Three; Little
Wednesday-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Pop-Culture		Boy	Woden's Day; Day of mercury
Teegan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Darling; Beautiful; Pretty
Ahuva		Girl	Beloved
Anvi		Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
Ahlani		Unisex	Heaven
Ammon		Boy	The hidden one; Protection with edge of a sword; Protection of fear
Yuvraj		Boy	Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince
Aziyah		Girl	Strong; Powerful
Brigid		Girl	The exalted one
Aveer		Boy	Brave; Powerful; One who fights for peace
Yandel:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Strong and determined
Brant		Boy	Fire; Torch; Sword
Emree		Boy	Friend; Brother; Bravery
Esmee-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Ellisyn		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Nobleness; Nobility
Adin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Origins,-Variants,-Notable-People		Girl	Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate
Evelin		Girl	Living; Life
Fatoumata		Girl	To abstain; To wean
Iqra		Girl	Read; To recite; Confess
Bryden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Kelsi		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Khaliyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Solitary; One who is alone by herself; That which has passed; Empty
Everardo-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Kyara		Girl	Bright; Famous; Black
Deniz		Unisex	Sea
Ezriel-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	My help is God
Enoc		Boy	Dedicated
Elyjah		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Maiya		Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Emric		Unisex	A great king; Vigorous; Brave
Job-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Marla		Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Laynee		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Juancarlos		Boy	Serious thinkers; Energetic; Friendly
Mildred		Girl	Gentle strength
Nava-Name-Meaning:-4-Cultural-Interpretations-&-Origins		Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody; Treeless plateau; Tuneful
Neev		Boy	Groundwork; Elementary; Bright

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