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
Jansen		Boy	Son of Jens; God has been gracious
Gladys		Girl	Country; Nation; Land; Sword; Princess
Azariyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God has helped
Keshav		Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Blakeleigh		Unisex	Black woodland clearing
Keturah		Girl	Incense; Fragrance; Knot; To steam
Kurtis		Boy	Courteous; Polite
Khloee		Girl	Green shoot
Jasleen		Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Kodah		Unisex	Friend; Companion
Kree		Unisex	Tribe name
Leighla		Girl	Night
Lucifer		Boy	Bearer of light
Llewyn		Boy	Like a lion; Lamb; White
Leonie		Girl	Lioness
Lucky-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends		Boy	Fortunate; Successful
Leonora		Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Olyvia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Nabil		Boy	Noble
Raizel		Girl	Rose flower; Adorned
Payson		Boy	Son of Pays; Peace; Small; Humble
Muad:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Protected; Supported
Tayla		Girl	To cut
Raylin		Unisex	Beam of light
Remmy		Unisex	Oarsman; Rower
Yocheved		Girl	Yahweh is glory
Shaina		Unisex	Beautiful; Adorable
Romelo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	From Rome
Ysabella:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Tyla		Unisex	Tiler of roofs; To praise or shine
Aahana		Girl	Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
Walden		Boy	Welshman from the valley; Foreigner from the valley
Shaquille-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-And-5-Variations		Unisex	Handsome; Well-developed; Beautiful; Good looking
Shayne-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Analee		Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Alanni-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Charisma		Girl	A blissful person; Charm; Grace; Kindness
Brison		Boy	Son of Brice; Speckled
Weldon		Boy	Hill near a spring
Wayland		Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Janai		Girl	God has given an answer
Cedrick		Boy	Kind; Loved
Calli		Girl	Most beautiful; Free man; House
Kierra-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Lord
Demian-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer
Leann		Girl	Favor; Grace; Clearing; Meadow
Izzy		Unisex	God contends; God is my oath
Joann-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious
Hillel		Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Lupita		Girl	Valley of the wolf
Jaren-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variants		Boy	To sing loud
Malinda		Girl	Bee; Black; Dark; Sweet; Honeybee; Gentle; Tender
Dakoda		Unisex	Allies; Friends
Jarrod-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Descent; Descendant
Marisa		Girl	Of the sea; Worthy and respectable
Livi-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-2025-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue
Jonatan		Boy	God's gift
Nalah		Girl	Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
Ekam		Unisex	Solitary; Unity; Supreme oneness
Macon		Boy	Strength; Power; Shield; One who makes things; Mason
Mayeli		Unisex	Graceful; Compassionate; Faithful
Manny-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Jeter		Unisex	Stone; Rock; To throw
Mateus		Boy	God's gift
Miko		Boy	Who is like God
Sianna		Girl	God is gracious
Khaleb-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-Variations		Unisex	Dog; Faithful; Wholehearted
Rayven		Girl	Black bird; Raven
Kharter-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	One who uses a cart
Namir		Boy	Leopard; Panther; Good; Pure
Nikolaos		Boy	Victory of the people
Tamar		Girl	Date palm; Palm tree
Roma-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Explore-Its-Rich-History		Boy	Roman; From Rome; City of Rome; Glorious power; Famous authority
Samaria		Unisex	To keep guard; Observe; A guard; Watch mountain
Oak		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree
Adalind		Girl	Noble; Tender
Aislyn		Girl	Dream; Vision
Quade-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Evil; False; Mud; Refuse; Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Skai		Unisex	Cloud
Brandi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Burnt wine; Distilled wine
Stockton		Boy	One who comes from the town of tree trunks
Romero		Boy	Pilgrim to Rome
Nyjah		Unisex	Success; Successful; Yahweh
Daliyah		Girl	Hanging branch
Amaiya		Unisex	The end
Aruna		Boy	Reddish brown; Dawn
Willard		Boy	Firm desire; Strong will
Harleen-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Meadow of the hare; The clearing with lots of rabbits
Ellyana		Girl	Sun; God answered my prayer
Cerenity		Unisex	Peaceful; Serene; Clear
Tai		Unisex	Very; Extreme; Talent; Ability; Tide; Large; Calm; Abandon; Enduring
Torren		Unisex	Chief
Hanan		Boy	Gracious, Mercy
Connie		Unisex	Steadfast; Reliable
Abbott		Boy	Father; Priest
Zaki		Boy	Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Jacie-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hyacinth flower; Healer
Andoni		Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Imogene		Girl	Maiden; To play; Carry around

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