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
Samual		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Romel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman
Alli-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	A type of duck; Noble; Elevated
Roran-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More		Boy	The Red King
Amalie-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hardworking; Industrious; Laborious; Brave
Tayson		Boy	Tailor
Adhira		Girl	Impatient; Hasty; Lightening; Strong
Anamaria-Name:-Popularity-Trends-And-Personality-Traits		Girl	Favored grace; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Anslee-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Solitary; Hermitage; Woodland; Clearing
Timmy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To honor God
Samy		Unisex	The name of God; Elevated; Exalted
Aysel		Girl	A stream of moon
Vir		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Hero; Powerful; Spear friendly
Brailey		Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Brylie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Brave; Courageous; Rye clearing
Asees		Boy	Blessings
Coralyn		Girl	A maiden; Coral
Whitman		Boy	White man
Cornelia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Horn
Delphine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Girl	Dolphin; Woman from the town of Delphi; Womb
Elida		Girl	Fast sailing ship; Nobility
Zak		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Yahel-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025		Unisex	To shine; To make a halo; Fertile upland
Yannis		Unisex	God is gracious
Ahyan		Boy	Moments; Times; Era
Zaxton		Boy	Son of Jack; Son of man
Era		Girl	Wind or air; Hero; Peace
Erynn		Girl	Ireland
Alen-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Ellah-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-With-Pronunciation		Unisex	Young girl; Other
Estefani-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Embry-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Smoldering fire; Flat-topped hill; Industrious; Power; Home power
Gabby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strong man; Devout
Aiven		Unisex	White beauty; Greetings
Arush-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Dawn; Red; Rising sun; Good-tempered; Calm
Astro		Boy	Star; Of the stars
Halley-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Key-Insights		Boy	Large house; Woodland clearing
Azekiel		Boy	God strengthens
Baltazar-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Lord protect the King
Becket		Boy	Beak; Stream; Brook
Blaize-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Traits		Boy	Stammer; Lisp; Bright fire; Hot; Glowing fire; Torch
Ily-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Loving; Affectionate
Jasmyn		Girl	Jasmine flower
Infinity		Unisex	Endlessness
Jaide		Unisex	Precious stone
Jiana		Girl	God is gracious
Courtland		Boy	Short land; Courteous
Jakiyah:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Beautiful; Pure
Jodi		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Brylen		Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Creighton-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Border town; Rocky farm settlement
Josslyn		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful
Cj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Kay		Girl	To rejoice; Rock; Cliff; Fiery
Dael		Girl	Valley; Someone who dwelt in such a place
Dashel-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Sky; Heaven
Dimas		Boy	Sunset
Daxson		Boy	A person from French town of Dax
Kylin		Girl	Keeper of the keys; Pure; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Dirk		Boy	Ruler of the people
Leylah		Girl	Night
Kensie		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Favian		Boy	A very brave man; Wise; Understanding
Lucina		Girl	Light; Grove
Geovani		Boy	God is gracious
Lynley		Girl	Flax wood; Lime tree woodland; Lime grove
Hershel		Boy	Deer; Hart
Liara		Unisex	Citadel; My light
Mehar		Girl	One who is kind and graceful
Munira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Shining
Naiya		Girl	Purpose; Tenacity; Bright; Beautiful; To shine; Reed; Pipe
Naomie		Girl	Beautiful; Pleasantness; Agreeable
Hilton		Boy	Hill town
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Nessa		Girl	Miracle; Chaste; Holy; Pure
Jabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights-In-2025		Unisex	Angel
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Jaymes		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Reeva		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Riyah		Girl	Fragrance; Victory; Strength
Jediah		Boy	God knows everything in this world; Praise of Yahweh
Jalyn		Girl	A jay bird
Jeriel		Boy	Taught by God
Joab		Boy	Yahweh is father
Siara		Girl	Mountain range
Skylie		Girl	Sky
Juwan		Boy	God is gracious
Rynlee:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Warrior; Edge; Field; Clearing
Saisha		Unisex	Granter of wishes
Svea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The realm of Svear
Tula		Girl	Leaping water; Peaceful; Mountain top; Balance; To be tranquil
Juel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Christmas; God's peace; Peaceful pledge; Valuable object
Kegan		Boy	Fire
Adia-Name-Meaning:-3-Origins,-5-Spellings,-3-Nicknames		Girl	A gift; Queen; Given by God; Nobleness; Nobility; Wide justice
Kailen		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Mighty warrior
Yahaira		Unisex	Precious; Dear
Zayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Honest; Hope; Faith
Keston-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A Christian; Market town
Alizee-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Trade wind
Alysha		Girl	Noble; Protected by God

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