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
Thayer		Boy	French form of Taylor; A tailor
Zidane		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Increase
Brookelynn		Girl	Broken land; Marsh land
Dottie		Girl	God's gift
Ameir		Boy	Leader; Commander; Prince
Eira		Girl	Snow; Mercy
Aceyn		Unisex	Full of joy
Eloisa		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Emeline-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous
Ayush-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Long Life; One who is blessed to live long
Amenadiel		Unisex	Treaty
Hadassa		Girl	Myrtle tree
Ashten		Girl	Ash tree settlement; Town of ash trees; Ash tree town
Boris		Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Bradford		Boy	A broad ford; A wide river crossing
Blayze		Boy	Stutters; Lisping
Italia		Girl	Of Italy
Kayley		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Collins		Boy	Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Colin
Islah		Unisex	Island; Improvement
Kezia		Girl	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Krista		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Ivie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Climbing evergreen plant
Mera		Girl	Commander; Princess; Noblewoman
Kensleigh		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne
Fateh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Conqueror
Devontae-Name-Insights:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Tribe of Dumnonii
Deen		Boy	A certain way of life; Faith
Novella		Girl	New; Young; Novel
Geronimo		Boy	Holy name
Rena		Girl	Born again
Nairobi		Unisex	Cool water
Sheyla		Girl	Blind
Railynn		Unisex	Ewe; Beam of light; Protection of counsel
Talitha		Girl	Little girl; Young girl
Krishna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Larson		Boy	Son of Lars; From Laurentum; Crowned with Laurel
Kailer-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Narrows; Channel; Strait; Hole; Narrow piece of land
Kayce-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Vigilant; Alert; Watchful
Alea		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Vianney		Unisex	Alive; Favor; Grace; Violet
Prescott		Boy	The cottage that belongs to the priest
Makoa-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Fearless; Courageous; Aggressive
Annaleah		Girl	Gracious; Full of grace; Cow; Weary
Ritchie		Boy	Brave ruler
Arantza		Girl	Hawthorn; Thornbush
Zamiyah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Elevated; Supreme
Becca		Girl	To bind or tie; To forecast
Robinson		Boy	Son of Robin; Bright fame
Briseis		Girl	Daughter of Briseus
Rook-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Crow; Rook; Smoke
Elanor		Girl	Star sun; Noble one
Robbie		Boy	Shining glory; Bright fame; Bright in counsel
Sameer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Ellowyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Elm tree
Emmaleigh:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager; Universe; Whole; Great; Clearing
Stefano		Boy	Crown
Shreyan		Girl	Fame; Good fortune; Auspicious
Ryver		Unisex	Riverbank
Sylvan-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Of the forest or woods
Jessalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pronunciation-And-More		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold
Junia		Girl	Born in June; Young
Katya		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Emorie-Name-Guide:-26-Essential-Insights-&-Trends		Unisex	Great ruler; Great king
Sutter		Unisex	To sue; Shoemaker
Tidus-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun
Aayansh		Boy	Sun; Part; Fraction
Taiden-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strong, courageous, and noble
Adryan		Boy	From Hadria
Mali		Girl	Jasmine; Industrious; Beloved; Bitter; Of Magdala; High tower; Vigorous; Brave; Ruler; Beautiful horse; The firstborn son; Strong; Queen
Hazley-Baby-Name-2025:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Unisex	Hazel tree meadow; Enclosure on the hills; Wet haylands
Alexei		Boy	Defender of mankind
Tytan		Unisex	Giant
Mandy		Girl	Worthy of love
Amadou		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Amaru		Boy	Snake
Arik		Boy	Lion of God; Eternal ruler; Powerful; Brave
Natali		Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Kennady		Girl	Ugly; Armored head
Asir		Boy	Fascinating; Captivator; Honored; Chosen
Rileigh		Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Chip		Boy	Free man; Bearer of Christ
Ryah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To flow; River
Lya		Unisex	Weary; Cow
Daron		Boy	The little great one; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Sunshine-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-7-Essential-FAQs		Girl	Light from the sun
Eben		Boy	Stone of help
Fahad		Boy	Panther
Analeigh:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Haddon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Heathland hill; Heather-filled valley
Haider-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Zeina		Girl	Grace; Beauty
Eyden		Unisex	Strength; Hands; Power; Aega's hill
Auria		Girl	Gold; Golden; Gilded
Hamzah:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Strong; Steadfast; Lion
Victory-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	To conquer
Chesney-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Oak grove; From France
Jerimiah		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Everlynn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Like a wild boar; Brave boar; Boar clearing; Boar lake
Jetson		Boy	Descend; Flow down

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