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
Price		Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Oona		Girl	Lamb; Universal; Happy
Rayah		Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Friend; Companion
Maylani-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Heavenly flower
Rakan		Girl	Dignity; Nobility
Razan		Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
Vanya-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gracious gift of God
Santi		Boy	Saint; Saint James
Quinlan		Unisex	Handsome form
Radley		Boy	Red field; Redwood clearing; Redwood meadow
Zariya		Girl	Scattering winds; Beauty and light; Blooming flower; Yahweh is ruler
Tyron-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Land of Eoghan
Reyes		Unisex	Kings
Aniah		Boy	God's answer
Avonlea		Girl	A field near the river; Woodland; River
Analy		Unisex	Graceful; Intelligent; Meticulous
Virat		Boy	Huge; Grand; Magnificent; Pure; Clean
Yusef		Boy	He will add
Aryia		Unisex	Song; Melody; Air
Younis-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Dove
Chelsey		Girl	Chalk landing place
Brynnley		Boy	Clearing on a hill; Burned clearing
Bane		Boy	Ban; Bear; Cause of distress; Long-awaited child
Gretchen		Girl	Pearl
Dasha		Boy	To possess goodness
Baxter		Boy	A baker
Von		Unisex	Hope; Expectation; Yahweh is gracious; Little
Daelyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Small valley; Someone who lived near a dale or valley
Brayton		Boy	Broad; Farmstead
Kamaya-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	Precious one
Dejuan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Heart; Ethics; Beautiful
Zaydan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Eder		Boy	A flock; Handsome; Beautiful
Zyler		Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Lenore		Girl	Light; The other Aenor
Farhan-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	A happy and merry man
Magaly		Girl	Of Magdala
Graydon		Boy	Gray hill
Maleigha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	She who is bitter; Full of bitterness; A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Pearl
Herbert		Boy	Bright army
Kamiah-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Cruze		Unisex	Cross
Olympia		Girl	From Olympus; Mount Olympus
Jadyn		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge; A green gemstone
Nayomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Jaheim		Boy	Raised Up; Dignified
Sabina		Girl	A Sabine
Jalil-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Nicknames:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Great; Exalted; Important
Savanah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Grassy plain
Jamaal		Boy	The beautiful one
Shyanne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Red speakers
Jeff-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God's peace; Pledge
Sunnie		Girl	Cheerful; Sunshine
Uma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Jackie		Girl	God is gracious; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Adora		Girl	Adoration; Adored
Kion		Boy	Ocean; Request garden
Anora		Girl	Honor; Esteem; Dignity; Pomegranate
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Ameliah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Unceasing; Industrious; Vigorous; Brave
Kendell		Boy	Valley on the River Kent
Aavya		Unisex	Belonging to a sheep; Woollen; Obstruction
Cailyn		Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Emmylou-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival; Famous in battle
Layden-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Town with a leek garden
Amour-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Variations-&-History		Unisex	Love; Roman God of attraction, desire, and love
Saleem		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact
Averly		Unisex	Boar; Woodland; Clearing; Elf ruler; Advice
Merlin		Girl	Sea; Hill fort
Sirius		Boy	Burning; Glowing; Star
Sven:-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Boy; Lad; Young man
Kiersten-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed; A Christian
Nolyn		Unisex	Noble one; Champion; Famous
Ronny		Unisex	Advice or counsel of a ruler
Selvin		Boy	Battle opportunity; Of the woods
Irelyn:-The-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Abundant land; From Ireland; Peace
Lacy		Girl	From Lassy; Cheerful
Tarik		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door; Strike
Tye		Boy	Enclosed piece of land; Large area of pasture; People
Loralei-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Rock; Rock of Lorelei
Kalaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Beautiful woman
Talen		Unisex	Claw; Talon; Anklebone
Kambrie		Unisex	Strong; Adventurous; Independent.
Lourdes		Girl	French town; Craggy slope
Ziyon:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-and-Popularity		Girl	Citadel located in the center of Jerusalem
Arius		Boy	Warlike; Martial; Devoted to Ares; Of Ares
Whitaker		Unisex	White field
Manha		Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves
Brennon:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Prince; King
Clarke		Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Shira		Girl	Singing
Colsen		Boy	Coal; A form of carbon; Victory of the people
Amere		Unisex	Admiral; Commander
Taraji		Girl	To hope; To wish for
Demarco-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Marco; Mars; Man
Lynnlee		Unisex	Lake; Clearing
Veronika		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Faisal		Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Gabe		Boy	God is my strength; Man of God; To protect; To give glory
Jaire		Unisex	He shines; Congo River

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