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
Fiona-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-The-Complete-Guide		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed
Mariana		Girl	Star of the sea; Grace
Jorge		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Lena-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower
Jaden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God has heard; Thankful; He will judge
Julianna-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Ronan		Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Juliet		Girl	Young; Youthful; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove; Downy-bearded
Emerson		Boy	Son of Emery; Great ruler; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Camilla-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Karson		Boy	Son of marsh-dwellers
Arlo		Boy	Fortified hill; Between two highlands
Vanessa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-History-And-Nicknames		Girl	Butterfly
Tobias		Boy	Yahweh is good
Evangeline-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Good news
Brady		Boy	Spirited; Descendant of Brádach
Harley		Boy	Hare's meadow
Clayton-Name-Meaning-and-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Clay settlement
Cali		Girl	Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice
Francisco		Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Kendall		Girl	Kent river valley; Valley of kings
Mariah		Girl	The Lord is my teacher; Bitter; From the sea
Zander-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Jane		Girl	God is gracious
Erick-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Boy	Eternal ruler; Powerful ruler
Walter-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Army ruler; Power of the army
Zuri		Unisex	Beautiful; Bright; Light; My shelter; My rock
Sage		Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Elaina		Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Cash-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Money; Money box
Charlee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Free person
Martin-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Expert-Insights		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Adaline		Girl	Noble; Kind
Damien-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Master; To tame; Divine power
Amira		Girl	Princess; Treetop; Commander
Dallas		Boy	From valley meadows; Valley house
Lia-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Weary; Cow; Rose; Downy bearded; Bearer of good news
Chance		Boy	The one who has good fortune; Lucky
Miriam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Cody		Boy	The son of Oda; Descendant of the helpful one
Delaney		Boy	Black; Challenge; Alder tree
Lilah		Girl	Night beauty; Delicate; Night
Jett		Boy	Jet aircraft; Intense black color
Mckenna		Girl	Son of Cionnaith; Born of fire; Beautiful
Jensen-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Jens; God is merciful; God is Gracious
Phoebe		Girl	Bright; Radiant
Corbin		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Angelina		Girl	Messenger of God; Angelic
Reid		Boy	Red-haired
Aniyah		Girl	God is gracious
Kash-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Your-Complete-Guide		Boy	Box-maker; Wealth
Thea-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origins,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Divine; Greek Goddess Theia
Andre		Boy	Strong; Manly
Michelle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Who is like God?
Kameron-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Crooked nose
Gunner		Boy	Army warrior
Jake:-2025-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Yahweh is gracious
Maggie		Girl	Pearl
Lucille		Girl	Light; To shine
Hayes		Girl	Fence; Enclosure; Fire; Descendant of Aodh;
Prince		Boy	Royal descendant
Amiyah		Girl	The end
Manuel-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Annie		Girl	Grace; Favor
Bodhi		Boy	One who is awakened and enlightened
Alexandria		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Cohen		Boy	One who performs sacred rituals; Priest
Vivienne		Girl	Alive; Life
Sean		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Myla		Girl	Soldier; Merciful; Grace
Khalil		Boy	Friend; Companion; Trustworthy
Kiara-Name-Meaning,-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Hendrix		Boy	Home ruler
Alani		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Orange tree or orange fruit; Peaceful; Fragrant
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Margot		Girl	Pearl
Cruz		Boy	Cross; Crucifix
Adelaide		Girl	Noble natured; Noble; Kind
Cristian-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Christian; Followers of Christ
Briella		Girl	God is my strength
Kairo		Boy	Victorious; Attractive; Summer color
Brynn		Boy	Hill; Mound; Bright; Fair-haired; Champion
Saylor		Unisex	Acrobat; Dancer; Boatman; Seafarer; Mariner; Ropemaker
Atticus		Boy	From Attica; Athenian; Rugged coast
Dante		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Destiny		Girl	Destiny; Fate; To determine; To stand
Stephen		Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward
Killian-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell; Fiery; Strife
Evelynn		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Haven-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Harbor; Safe place
Orion		Unisex	Light of the heavens; Boundary; Dawn
Malakai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Boy	My messenger; My angel
Izabella		Girl	My God is an oath
Ali		Boy	Elevated; High; Superior; Noble; Champion
Fernando		Boy	Adventurous; Bold journey
Kaia		Girl	From the Earth; Sea; Rejoice; Pure; Each of the two
Eduardo		Boy	Rich guard
Harlow		Unisex	Rock hill; Army hill
Anderson		Boy	Son of Andrew

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