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
Giulianna		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded; Favor; Grace
Roxas		Boy	Red
Sagan-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wise; Victorious; Kettle
Sherman		Boy	Sheep shearer; Tailor
Suhaib		Boy	A boy with red hair and complexion
Taylon		Boy	Talon; Claw; Anklebone
Harbor		Boy	A sheltered port; A place of refuge; A variant of harbour
Kitana		Girl	Fox; Blade; Sword
Trevin		Boy	Fair town
Indya-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	River; Body of trembling water
Ishika		Girl	Arrow; Reed; Painter's brush; Elephant's eyeball
Waleed		Boy	Newborn; Just born
Lilli		Girl	Lily; My god is an oath
Jariah		Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Lilyan		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Tejas-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brilliance; Radiance; Light; Friend; Allies
Liviana:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Envious; Blue
Kami		Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine; A youth employed in religious services; God
Maureen		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Wished-for child
Yug-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Meila		Girl	Dear; Gracious
Polly		Girl	Bitter; Lost lost child; Humble
Yadier		Boy	Friend; Companion
Laramie		Unisex	The small wood; The arbour
Abdurrahman		Boy	Servant of the most gracious; Servant of the merciful
Whit		Unisex	White; Pale; White-haired
Yahia:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Alarik		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Aleczander-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of mankind
Rina		Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Runa		Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Maylen		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved; Good mother; Dame; Of Magdala; Tower; Torch
Sapphira		Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Randi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Beautiful; Beloved; Admirable; Wolf's shield
Shaniya		Girl	On my way; God is gracious
Baruch-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Boy	Blessed; Sacred
Benzion		Boy	Son of Zion
Zeynep		Girl	Fragrant flowering tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Bogdan		Boy	Given by God
Rhema-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Utterance; A saying; Word; That which is spoken; Word of Christ
Amarii		Unisex	One who builds; One who lives a long life
Andersen		Unisex	Descendant of Andrew
Alaynah		Girl	Little female bear; Wisdom; Knowledge; Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child; Light
Alona		Girl	Oak tree; Sturdy and strong
Aanvi		Girl	To seek or follow; Small; Goddess Parvati
Blue-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Blue color
Amera:-Origin,-Meaning-and-Popularity-in-2025---Key-Insights		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl
Zaylah		Unisex	Dry flower
Abygail-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	My father is joy
Breon-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Hill; Powerful elf
Damarius		Boy	Calf; Girl
Calloway		Unisex	A pebbly place; Place with pebbles and stones
Chozen		Boy	Clear; Transparent; Meditation; Practice
Astraea		Girl	Star; Starry night; Star maiden
Baker		Girl	One who bakes professionally
Aloni-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Unisex	Oak tree
Eliaz		Boy	My God is strong; Yahweh is my God
Cailee-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Slender; Crowned; Pure
Ellias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Calleigh		Girl	Beautiful; Free man
Dekker		Unisex	Roofer; Thatcher
Amyiah		Unisex	Beloved; Delightful
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Deklin		Unisex	Strong; Determined
Arlett		Unisex	Army legacy
Caris-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Love; Grace; Kindness
Fabricio		Boy	Craftsman
Carlota		Girl	Free man; Army
Hagan-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Noble; Youthful; Exalted son; Shelter
Hashir		Boy	Collector; One who assembles
Brelynn		Unisex	Invented name
Hatcher		Boy	Gatekeeper
Corrina		Girl	Maiden; Spear; Heart
Hendrixx		Boy	Home ruler; Estate ruler
Cameryn		Girl	One with the crooked nose
Hersh-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Deer; Hart
Dasia-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Possessing goodness; Already seen; Myrtle tree
Graeson		Unisex	Graceful; Strong; Son
Dorothea		Girl	Gift of God
Carmyn		Unisex	Garden
Eleonora		Girl	Shining bright light coming from above
Jarred		Boy	To descend; One who rules
Carrington-Name-Meaning:-History,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Settlement of Cerihere's people
Jarrell		Boy	The ruler of a spear
Hala-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Halo around the moon
Hilda		Girl	Battle
Jeramiah		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Darcie		Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Kaidan		Boy	Companion; Friend; Warrior
Kairos		Boy	Proportion; Fitness; Weather; The right moment
Javan		Boy	Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young
Joleigh		Girl	God is gracious; God will add; Pretty; Cheerful
Emersen		Unisex	Son of Emery
Kaori		Girl	Fragrant weaving
Jayren-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Unisex	Unique and modern
Kaycie		Girl	Alert; On the watch
Kaz		Boy	Beloved; Empty
Kallan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Powerful in the battle; Swampy area; Priest
Lili		Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Larenzo		Boy	From Laurentium

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