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
Subhan		Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Reza-Name:-3-Key-Insights-Into-Its-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Satisfaction; Contentment; Summer; Harvest
Tavian		Boy	Eighth
Darlyn		Unisex	Beloved; Darling
Jackeline		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Theoden-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-Guide-in-2025		Boy	Leader of the people; King; Ruler
Gracey		Boy	Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace
Jalissa		Girl	Bee; Nobleness; Nobility
Toren-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Holding fast; Ceremony; Celebration
Jorja		Girl	Farmer
Eman		Unisex	Faith; Belief
Teigen		Unisex	Attractive; Faithful; Darling
Joseline		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Kaylei		Girl	Laurel; Crown; Slender; Fair
Vidal		Boy	Life; Vitality
Laela		Girl	Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
Wilbur		Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Wheeler		Unisex	Someone who makes or repairs wheels; Wheels
Luiza-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Spanish name for maiden in war
Leiah		Girl	Weary
Zacarias		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Leiana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	To bind; Climbing vine; Soft; Tender; Delicate; Wreath
Wrigley		Unisex	Wood; Woodland clearing
Mai-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Maida		Girl	Glorious; Magnificent; Maiden; Virgin
Zidan		Boy	More; Increase; Excess; Rise; Growth
Zaylin		Unisex	Fetter; Armor; Weapon
Malorie		Girl	Unfortunate
Akshay		Boy	Immortal; Eternal; Imperishable
Meara		Girl	Pool; Lake
Aleksandar		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Zenith		Unisex	From the highest point; Peak; Direction; Path; Direction of the head; Devoted to the goddess
Amaan		Boy	Protection; Trustworthy; Most loveable; Peace of mind
Nadya		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret; Stable; Faithful; Immortal; Come after
Adel-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Noble; The supreme deity; Honest; Just
Pauline		Girl	Small; Humble
Raniya		Girl	Looking at; To gaze; Delightful; Agreeable
Benyamin		Boy	Jacob's youngest son; Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Philippa		Boy	Friend of horses; Lover of horses
Asante		Boy	Thank you; Warlike
Aviv-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring; Springtime
Rosetta		Girl	Rose; Fame; Glory
Bram		Boy	Father of multitudes
Mulan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Magnolia
Roxy		Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Axyl		Unisex	Father of peace
Sahar		Girl	Dawn; Crescent moon
Daniyal		Boy	God is a judge
Saydee		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Dontrell		Boy	One with inner desire and spiritual matters
Brax		Boy	Bracca's town
Bless-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	To consecrate or invoke divine favor upon; To consecrate with blood
Rhiley		Unisex	Rye clearing; Rye field
Drayson		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Large; Dry; Dragon; Phantom
Fermin		Boy	Firm
Eliazar		Boy	My God has helped
Heitor		Boy	To hold; To have; To restrain
Adaliah		Girl	Noble one; Kind; God is my refuge; Yahweh is my refuge
Gohan		Girl	Cooked rice
Adelaida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Adorned
Veera		Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Jamieson		Boy	Son of James
Xareni		Girl	Protector of beauty
Ishaq		Boy	To laugh
Winslow		Unisex	Hill belonging to friend
Aela		Girl	Angel; Messenger
Jahsir		Boy	Brave; Courageous
Aine		Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight
Jeshua		Boy	God is salvation
Alaysha		Girl	Nobleness; One of a noble kind
Karthik		Boy	Name of a hindu month; Lord Murugan; Demon slayer
Zamara		Unisex	Locations in Iraq and Russia; Consciencious
Jaedyn-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-8-Modern-Variations		Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Keyshawn		Boy	God is gracious
Kirin		Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Allisson		Boy	Son of Alice; Little Alice
Brandy		Girl	Burnt wine
Levin		Boy	Dear friend; Beloved friend; Joined; Dear friend
Aliviah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Olive
Loukas		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Breelyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Kipp-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Male salmon; A bundle of hides; Someone living near or at a pointed hill; Inclined
Amoni		Unisex	Faithful; Trustworthy
Brianne		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Brilynn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Woman who shines
Martez		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Kyser		Unisex	Hairy
Bryar		Girl	Prickly, thorny bush
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Brecklyn		Unisex	Broken land; Marsh land
Mouhamed		Boy	The one who is praised the most
Chyna		Girl	From China
Ellora		Girl	Name for cave temples in India; God is my light
Omri		Boy	Package of several things tied together; Life; Servant
Elva		Girl	World; Light; White; Elf
Nicolo		Girl	People's victory; People's champion
Gittel		Girl	Good
Rony-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	My song is my joy; Ruler's counsel
Ollivander		Boy	He who owns the olive wand

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