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
Cassiel		Boy	Leap of God; God is my wrath
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Agam		Boy	Lake; Unattainable
Nohemi		Girl	Pleasantness; Delight
Demario		Boy	Son of Mario; Of Mars; Male; Dominant woman; Heifer
Meher		Unisex	Benevolence; Friendship; Kindness; Love; Oath
Myrah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Myrrh; Wished for a child; Sea of bitterness
Noora		Girl	Honor; Esteem; Dignity; Light
Paetyn		Girl	One from the Paega's town
Dre-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Complete-Guide		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Bastion		Unisex	Venerable; Revered
Rhoda		Girl	Rose
Eddison		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Elric		Boy	Elf; Ruler; King; Noble
Roxie		Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Shining; Dawn; Star; Dawn of the day
Elwood		Boy	Elder tree forest; Elf; Rule
Railyn		Unisex	Ewe lake
Safia		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Esau		Boy	Hairy
Samadhi		Girl	Placing together; Meditation
Franky		Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Siana		Girl	God is gracious
Gabino		Boy	The ancient city of Gabii
Esaias		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Stefania		Girl	Crowned
Herschel		Boy	Deer
Sanvi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Eydan		Unisex	Little fire
Vittoria-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	Victory; Conqueror
Abbygail		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Adrianne-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Woman from Hadria
Weslynn-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	West meadow; Lake
Jerald		Boy	Power of the spear
Iram		Unisex	Toss; To Throw off
Zayra		Unisex	Shining; Brilliant; Bright
Izaan		Boy	Acceptance; Obedience
Aleeza-Name-Meaning:-3-Key-Facts-About-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Happiness; Joyful
Jerick		Boy	Strong and gifted ruler
Aisley-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	A hazel wood or grove
Jerrell		Boy	Ruler of the spear
Jae		Girl	Talent; Wealth; Supplanter; Healer
Jin		Boy	Gold; Compassionate
Alany		Unisex	Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome
Azara		Girl	Fire; Scarlet; Call for help
Kalem:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Dove
Bayla-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Dance; Bailiff
Ami		Boy	Trustworthy; Reliable; Beloved; Second and beautiful; My people; My nation; Flatter and honey; Hunt; Lovable
Kavi		Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Arlee		Unisex	Clearing
Jonael		Boy	Dove; God
Cambri		Girl	The people; Wales
Aster		Girl	Star; Starry night; Star maiden; Flower
Candy-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Avie		Girl	A God who is the father of all; Beautiful voice
Brissa		Girl	Breeze
Leevi		Boy	One who is attached
Deisy-Baby-Name-2025:-Popularity,-Meaning,-Nicknames		Girl	Day eye; A type of flower
Mathieu		Boy	God's gift
Demetria		Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Kelson		Girl	From the ship's island
Ciana-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ancient; Enduring; Light
Emberley		Girl	Spark; Low flame; A glowing piece of coal or wood
Emmanuelle-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is with us
Eviana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Najee-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Cultural-Significance		Boy	Good friend; Useful; Beneficial; Intimate companion; Bosom companion; Miracle of Yahweh
Devina		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
Evy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Nathanial		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Maze		Unisex	Gift of Yahweh; Honor; Love; Affection
Emerly-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Boar clearing
Fabiana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Bean farmer
Nikolaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Mubarak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky
Ojas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Vitality; Power; Physical strength
Olliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious; Elf warrior
Opie		Boy	One who like God Almighty; Iridescent gemstone; Jewel
Hillary-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Cheerful; Glad; Merry; Happy;
Jacelynn		Girl	Yahweh may protect her
Phinehas		Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Hayat		Boy	Life; To live
Havyn		Girl	A variant of haven; Safety; Safe place; Port
Jalynn-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	God may protect
Pietro		Boy	Rock
Joselin		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Raghav		Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Kenadee		Girl	Armored head; Helmeted head
Reuven		Boy	One who sees the son; Behold, a son
Rodrick-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Famous ruler
Keilyn-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation-&-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Young girl
Landrie		Girl	Ruler; King
Saifan-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sword of Allah; Safe sword
Leeann-Name-Meaning-and-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-for-2025		Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Sheppard		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Keylin		Unisex	Unique and modern
Lorna-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	From the name of a place in Scotland; The forsaken one
Siraj		Boy	Lamp; Light; Lantern
Madelin		Girl	A woman from Magdala
Taran		Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Manal		Girl	One who achieved great
Taven-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring rain; Healthy; Strong

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