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
Muhsin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Phoenyx		Unisex	Mythical bird; Dark red
Preslie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Priest's meadow; Priest's clearing
Tennyson		Boy	A form of Dennison; Son of Dennis
Nahmir		Boy	Leopard
Una		Girl	One; Lamb; Foremost
Zakiyah		Girl	Pure
Adaya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Yahweh has adorned; God has adorned; God's jewel
Anja		Girl	Grace; Favor
Viyan		Girl	Desire; Full of life
Wellington-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Holy settlement; Sacred town
Bethel		Girl	God's home
Brittney		Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Xzander		Boy	Defending men
Zarina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-The-Ultimate-Guide		Unisex	Golden; Gold; Empress
Abimael		Boy	Father; God is father; Father is El
Zahid-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pious; Devout; Altruistic; Ascetic
Elianny		Girl	My God has answered; God's gift
Akil		Boy	Complete; Intelligent; Wise
Gema-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Precious gem stone; Jewel
Alfie		Boy	Elf counsel
Aadvik-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Unique
Zedekiah		Unisex	Justice of Yahweh; God is my righteousness; God is mighty and just
Ginger		Girl	Of a reddish-brown color; Maiden; Virgin
Anibal		Boy	Grace; Favor
Abdias		Boy	Servant of God
Ashar		Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Joella-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Yahweh is god
Eevee		Unisex	To live; To breathe
Kaily		Girl	Social celebration; Laurel; Crown; Slender
Darrion		Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Kalilah		Girl	One who is dearly loved, darling
Karime		Girl	The attractive one
Eian		Boy	God is gracious
Katheryn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Claude		Boy	Lame; Disabled; Strong-willed
Cylus		Unisex	Prayed for; Of the woods
Keely-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Complete-Guide		Girl	Slender; Fair
Evans		Boy	Son of Evan; God is gracious
Eliab		Boy	God is my father
Emerick		Boy	Ruler; Great; Brave; Home
Lulu		Girl	Pearl; Famous warrior; Light; Precious; Peaceful
Laiyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Weary; Grieved
Malea		Girl	Flower; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Jaice		Boy	Healer; My salvation is in the Lord
Mirabella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A wonderful girl; Elegant beauty; Of wondrous beauty; Wonderful; Wondrous
Jonny		Boy	God is gracious
Jeyden		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Monique		Girl	Unique; Single; To advise
Melodi		Girl	Singing; Chanting; Melody
Nura		Girl	Light; Divine light
Payten		Girl	Warrior's estate; Peacock town; Fighting man's estate
Kashmere		Unisex	A type of fabric; Wool from goat
Kiyaan		Boy	Royal; Kingship
Reema		Girl	A narrow, elongated opening or fissure; An epithet of Goddess Durga; White antelope
Kru		Unisex	Weir; Group of people
Rosaline		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Lowell-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little wolf
Rosanna-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Girl	Rose; Fame; Dew; Favor; Grace
Marques		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Nathen		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Nazareth		Boy	Branch; Guard
Moussa		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out
Neftali		Boy	My struggle; My strife; Red deer
Zori-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Mighty; Beautiful; Morning star
Nilan		Boy	Victory of the people
Annastasia		Girl	Resurrection; Reborn
Addelynn		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Aaria		Unisex	Song; Melody
Nino		Boy	Two; Benevolence; Little girl; Little boy; Child Christ; Yahweh is gracious; Fish; He will add
Arina		Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Oziah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Salvation; The strength of the Lord; Helper
Aysha		Girl	Living; Alive
Aziza		Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Rhythm		Unisex	Measured flow; Symmetry; Arrangement
Ridhaan		Boy	Great heart; God's gift
Aveah		Boy	My father is Yahweh
Sione-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God is gracious
Caelyn		Girl	Slender; Pure; Blessed; Fair; Girl
Arizbeth		Unisex	My God is an oath
Surya		Boy	Sun
Shourya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Courage; Bravery
Caterina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure
Theophilus		Boy	A friend of god
Baileigh		Girl	Bailiff; Steward
Carys-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variants:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love; Beloved; Precious; Grace; Kindness
Treyton		Boy	A settlement near trees; Three
Thane-Name-Origin,-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Landowner; Warrior
Supreme		Unisex	Superior to all others; Best
Emiko		Girl	Beautiful child; Blessed child
Abubakar		Boy	Father of young camel
Taim		Unisex	Plant; Herb; Seedling; God's servant
Ananias-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Charis		Girl	A graceful person; Kindness
Bakari		Boy	Hopeful; Promising
Hinda		Girl	Deer
Harlowe		Boy	Rock hill; Army hill
Josette-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God provides; Jehovah increases
Hayzel		Unisex	Hazelnut tree; Light brown colour
Yanis		Unisex	God is gracious

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