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
Kaylon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Slender
Kemuel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Raised by God; Helper of God
Cleopatra-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Glory of the father
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Kordell		Boy	Maker or seller of cord
Dinah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Judgement; Vindicated; God will judge
Kobie-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Korban		Boy	Raven
Dolores-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Guide		Girl	Sorrows; Pain
Landis		Boy	Land owner; Laundry worker
Jadelyn		Girl	Stone of the flank; Jade stone
Macoy-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Aodh; Fire
Codi		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one
Jeanne		Girl	God is gracious
Madhav		Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Leelan-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Hostage
Nero		Boy	Black; Stern; Strong; Vigorous
Ina		Unisex	To entertain; Home; Lover of horses; Strong; Sun; Illuminate; Pure
Juna		Girl	Young person; Born in June
Katara		Girl	Water droplet; Pure; Raindrop; Drop; From Qatar
Jentry-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Noble; Nobilit; Refinement; Aristocracy
Jodie		Unisex	Jewish woman; Woman from Judea; Praised; He will add
Nayel		Unisex	Brave; Winner; Share; Accomplisher
Pascual		Boy	Of Easter; Pass over
Nirvan		Girl	Liberation; Extinguished; Blown out
Nazier-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Herald; Warner; Similar; Alike
Kimberlynn		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Rainier-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Counsel; Advice; Army; Warrior
Klarissa		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Rayce		Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Kaylanie		Unisex	Sea; Heaven
Korah		Boy	Frost; To make oneself bald
Lelani		Girl	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Oryan		Unisex	Educated in the Bible; Gold
Riggin		Boy	Little king; Impulsive
Leonor		Girl	Light; Luminous; Torch; Sunray
Rufus		Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Russel		Boy	A little red one
Rich		Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Lillyanne		Girl	My God is an oath; Lily; Favor; Grace
Mannat		Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Teague-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Poet
Teodoro		Boy	Gift from god
Nadiya		Girl	Hopeful
Ruston		Boy	Red-haired; Fox-colored; Rush estate; Roof wood; Brushwood estate; Hringstan's hill
Travion		Boy	A town that is fair
Lyriq:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Personality		Unisex	Lyric; Songlike
Sidharth-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	One who has accomplished a goal
Rahaf		Girl	Delicate or Fine person
Ravenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A big, black bird; A raven
Remie		Girl	A habitational name for someone from the city of Rheims
Rue		Girl	Friend; Companion; Neighbor; Regret; Sadness; Heartbreak
Navie		Unisex	Armed forces of the sea; Fleet
Sakina		Girl	Calmness; Peace
Tyrin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Strong and determined
Shaila		Girl	Stone; Mountain
Shyann		Girl	Red speakers
Tyus-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Gift of God
Vivan-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Life; Plaiting; Twisting; Alive; Bright in battle
Advith		Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Whitten		Unisex	Wood; Forest; To rule; To lead
Zealand		Unisex	Sea land; Soul land; Resembling a seal; Resembling a fjord
Zemirah		Girl	My music; My song
Akim		Boy	God will establish; Raised by Yahweh
Adamaris-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble; Of the sea; Loving truly, earnestly
Taleen		Unisex	Advice; An Armenian town
Adian		Unisex	Religious; Devout
Alphonse-Name-Meaning:-4-Key-Insights-On-History-And-Traits		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Ailey		Girl	Light; Holy; Blessed; Hay clearing; The other Aenor
Vaani		Unisex	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed
Amer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Emir; Commander
Alaura		Girl	Laurel
Arhaan		Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Aleeah		Girl	Sublime; High; Exalted
Zoelle		Unisex	Life
Adyn		Unisex	Little and fiery
Arron-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Variations-&-History		Boy	Bringer of light; Enlightened; Exalted; Mountain of strength
Artur		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Courageous; Skill; Art
Amayra		Girl	Princess; Commander; Leader
Ayyub-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Repent; To return to God
Amarachi		Unisex	God's grace
Arish		Unisex	Structure that takes much effort to build; Wise; Intelligent
Avelina		Girl	Bird; Strength; To perceive
Blade		Boy	Knife; Sword
Blaise		Girl	Stammerer; Lisping
Avyukth		Unisex	One who is as clear as crystal;
Caleah		Girl	Pure; Slender
Angeles		Unisex	Angels
Azel		Unisex	Reserved
Casimir-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Cheryl		Girl	Beloved; Dear; Cherry fruit; Precious stone
Burhanuddin:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Proof of the religion
Christofer		Boy	Bearing Christ
Brixon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Strong; Modern; Powerful
Dajuan		Boy	God is gracious and merciful
Clarice		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Clair		Boy	Clear; Bright; Famous
Dia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Elenora		Girl	Bright light
Dak-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-Numerology		Boy	Allies; Friends

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