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
Gaige		Unisex	Pledge; Measure
Xaria-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Path; Way of life
Ilya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-The-Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
Jahdiel		Unisex	God gladdens
Javi		Boy	The new house
Simran		Unisex	Meditation
Juliano		Boy	Downy-bearded; Youth; Youthful
Adelynne		Girl	Noble
Amaiyah		Girl	Beautiful princess
Laron		Boy	A thief
Vega		Unisex	Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
Luigi		Boy	Renowned warrior
Macen		Girl	Stoneworker; Protector
Callista		Girl	Most beautiful
Matt		Boy	God's gift
Darianna		Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness
Maxime-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Amna		Unisex	Safe; Caring; Honest
Avary		Unisex	Ruler; King; Elf counsel
Bayley		Boy	Steward; Bailiff
Fayth		Girl	Trust; Confidence; Belief
Oswaldo		Boy	One who is born with divine power
Mylan		Unisex	Gracious; Pleasant; Dear
Brook		Unisex	A small stream; Blessed; A person who lived near a brook; Swamp; Marsh
Rakeem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Emalynn		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Great
Gala		Girl	Rooster; From Gaul; Calm weather
Rasheed		Boy	Thinker; Counselor; Rightly guided
Giulietta-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Rohaan		Boy	Spiritual; Kindhearted
Goldy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Sion-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-2025-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Holy sanctuary
Francisca		Unisex	Free one; French person
Alexios		Boy	Defender; Helper
Ashur-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-5-Charming-Nicknames		Boy	Blessed; Happy; God of War; Islamic month
Alastor		Boy	Avenger or vengeful spirit
Baylen		Boy	Auburn-haired
Weslee		Unisex	West meadow, woodland, or clearing
Kaileigh		Girl	Crown; Meadow
Haylen		Unisex	Hall of light
Keeley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Isley-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	A hazel wood; Grove
Cashel		Boy	Stone fort; Chest maker
Kolbie		Girl	Coal town; Dark town
Mahira		Girl	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Moana-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ocean; Vast expanse of water
Dimitrios		Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Caidyn		Unisex	Warrior; Fighter
Caisen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Unisex	Calf enclosure, yard, or town
Lesley		Unisex	Garden of holly; From the gray fortress
Edgardo		Boy	Prosperous spear
Mallorie		Boy	Unfortunate
Edvin		Boy	Rich friend
Chasen-Name-Meaning:-6-Fascinating-Origins,-History-&-Facts		Unisex	Chase; Hunt; Cantor
October		Girl	Eight; Eighth month
Emin		Boy	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God
Gaspar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Treasurer
Muna		Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Naylani		Girl	The heavens; The Chiefs;
Rosaleen		Girl	Rose
Geno-Name-Meaning:-3-Origins-&-Rich-History		Boy	Earthworker; Well-born; Noble
Ryla		Girl	A little king; Descendant of Rian
Hardy		Boy	Brave; Heroic; Daring
Dusty		Boy	Thor's stone
Silver		Girl	A precious metal; Silver; Of the woods
Suzanne		Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Idrees-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Interpreter; Studious; Smart; Ardent lord
Talayah:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Golden ray of the sun
Jarell		Boy	Spear ruler; Spear hill
Tierney		Girl	Lord; Master; Descendant of a lord
Jaydin		Boy	He is the one who will give the right judgment
Kadir-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Capable; Mighty; Powerful
Holton		Unisex	Corner farmstead; Corner Estate; Hollow wood; Hollow grove
Kyon		Boy	Dog; The homeland
Tyra		Unisex	Holy thunder; Strength of Thor; Land of yew trees
Alethea-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Truth
Lawton		Boy	Who lives on the farm located on the side of the hill; Hill settlement
Wrenlee-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Small-songbird
Zenaida		Boy	Life of Zeus
Alysia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Noble and kind
Malique		Boy	A king; A master
Kaydin-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Warrior; Fighter
Aariyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Song; Melody; Air
Amada-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lovable; Beloved; Loved one
Mendy		Boy	Bee; Lovable
Annora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Honor; Dignity; Esteem
Mercer		Boy	The business person engaged in retail trade; Dealer
Avelyn		Girl	Hazelnut; Bird
Percival-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Aleiah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Trends		Unisex	High; Lofty; Sublime
Ranveer		Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Rashaad		Boy	Good sense or guidance; Right path or religion
Rexton		Boy	King
Delila		Girl	Hanging hair; Little one; Light
Neithan		Unisex	The wronged; The deprived
Roel		Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Saeed-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Happy; Lucky; Fortunate; Felicity
Gianella		Girl	God is gracious
Sholom		Boy	A peaceful man
Gigi		Girl	Earth worker; Maiden; Pledge; Famous in battle

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