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
Gareth		Unisex	Valor; Hay lord
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Saira		Girl	A traveller
Paizley		Girl	Church; Pattern commonly found on fabrics
Kory		Unisex	Maiden; Daughter; In a hollow; In a cauldron
Ragnar		Boy	Army; Counsel; Judgement
Sora		Girl	Sky; Conch shell; Heaven; Gravel
Saad-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Boy	Fortune; Good luck; Happiness
Swara		Girl	Tones; Musical note
Sahil:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	A shore; A coastline
Yulissa		Girl	Downy-bearded; Descended of Jove
Susie		Unisex	Lily
Ameena		Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Eimy		Girl	Beloved; Well-loved; Eternal beauty
Taron-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-4-Charming-Nicknames		Boy	Thunder
Elliotte		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Zailey		Unisex	Joyful; Spirited; Charming
Triton-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The sea; Three; Son of Poseidon
Kambree-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Nicknames,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Mighty warrior; Stream
Tavion		Unisex	Eighth
Usher		Boy	Protector; Doorman
Uzziah		Boy	God is strong; My power is Yahweh
Kathy		Girl	Bright; Authentic; Pure; Clean; Clear; Innocent
Janna		Girl	God is gracious; Pure; Noble; Charming; Of good birth
Kalayah		Unisex	Lost; Joy; Happiness; Field pea
Aarin		Girl	Exalted; Elevated; Enlightened; Light bringer; Strong
Zade-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Son of; To increase
Sanaya		Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Adonai		Boy	My lord; My master
Stephany		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Abir		Boy	Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
Ahron		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Of the Mountains; Mountaineer
Alston		Boy	Elf stone; One who lives near the old manor or the hillside
Aramis		Boy	Fictional swordsman; Lion; From Aramtis; Valley
Bruin		Boy	A person with brown hair or skin; The brown; Brown bear; Armor
Aaradhya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
Stacey		Unisex	Resurrection; Fruitful; Well-built or stable
Acacia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Thorn; Sharp point; Immortality; Resurrection
Cael		Unisex	Slender; Thin; A mythical hero
Gregorio		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Adella:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Zofia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wisdom
Amerie		Girl	Brave; Vigorous
Zari		Unisex	Golden; Shining; Brilliant
Huntley		Boy	From the hunt field; Meadow of the hunter
Izaak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Annemarie		Girl	Gracious; Beloved; God has favored me
Jareth		Boy	A gentle one; Descent
Jeremih		Boy	God will exalt
Coralee-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Amorah-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation-|-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Love
Kendrix		Boy	Royal power; Chief hero; Bold power
Khyler:-Guide-To-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Narrow strait; Channel; Tiler of roofs
Locke		Boy	Enclosure; Locksmith; Lock keeper; One who has curly hair
Jesslyn		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold
Luc		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Kylon		Boy	Club footed; Bandy legged;
Atlee-Baby-Name-Trends,-Variations,-And-Numerology-In-2025		Girl	Someone who lives near the woods; Dwelling by the clearing or meadow
Josefina		Girl	Yahweh will add; He will add
Blakeley		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Ravi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Parents		Boy	Sun
Kelis		Girl	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Helper; Defender
Raymundo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Counseling protector; Advice; Decision
Isra		Unisex	Night journey
Richie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-Pop-Culture		Boy	Brave ruler
Marbella-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Spanish town; Beautiful sea
Salomon		Boy	Peace
Naira		Girl	Bright; Luminous; Brilliant; Eye; Early; One having big eyes; Black or dark
Jia		Unisex	Favorite person; Family; Home; Good; Beautiful; Ravine; Valley
Reva		Girl	One who moves
Lillyann		Girl	Lily; My God is an oath
Roxanna-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Tim		Unisex	One who honors God
Tyrion-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Of Tyre
Viraaj		Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Zacchaeus		Boy	Pure
Yasser-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To be rich; To become easy
Aariv		Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest
Timber-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Wood; Timber clearing
Nika		Unisex	People's victory; Pure, crystal water; Chosen
Antoni-Baby-Name-In-2025:-A-Guide-To-Origin-And-Meaning		Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Atom		Boy	Indivisible; Uncut
Yehudis		Girl	Praised
Aceson-Baby-Name-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Strong; Unique; Powerful
Ayaansh		Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Zipporah		Girl	Bird
Brewer-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	One who brews; Maker of ale
Abilene-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Grassy area; Meadow
Deontae		Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Eoin		Boy	God is gracious; Young; God's gift
Haris		Boy	Grace; Kindness; Plowman; Cultivator
Jabril-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God is my strong man; God is my hero
Anaiyah		Girl	Caring; Compassionate
Corina		Girl	Maiden
Kam		Boy	Love; Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Crooked nose
Elisheva-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	They have taken God as an oath
Charm-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Arousing admiration
Draya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning		Girl	Strong; Powerful
Naeem		Boy	Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Olivier		Boy	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Planter of olive trees; All cautious

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